The 13th Annual American Reality Television Awards is now accepting submissions!
When your application is processed you will receive a separate email for your invoice. If you have questions you can email us at [email protected] or call us at 310.461.4360.
Show Eligibility Period :
January 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026 (More than 50% of your episodes must have aired during this time period) ***Eligibility Period Extended
Submission Fees :
Early Bird Submission - $300 Per Category Entry - Deadline Friday, May 1, 2026
General Submission - $350 Per Category Entry - Deadline Friday, July 10, 2026
Late Submission - $450 Per Category Entry - Deadline Friday, August 7, 2026
Entries received after Friday, August 7, 2026 need to be approved by emailing [email protected]. Approvals will be made on a case-by-case basis depending on production timing.
All entries will be added to the "Official Submissions" page on theARTAS.com site as well as added into the Industry-Only Ballot which will be voted on my members of the Academy of Reality Television - Application Here: Academy.TheARTAS.com
Those with the highest votes in the Industry-Only Ballot will move on as an official nominee. The official nominees will be included in the Public Ballot and sent shareable graphics to promote their nomination(s).
Winners will be announced at date TBD 2026/2027 and added to the Winners page on theARTAS.com as well as included on our social media as an official winner.
Thank you for your dedication to Reality Television!
The Voting Process:
1. All submissions are voted on by the "Academy of Reality Television" Members to determine the final nominees. Membership fees are waived for the time being and anyone who's a current Reality TV professional (From PA to Executive - having worked in Reality TV from 2024 onwards ) is eligible to register to receive Academy perks, including a personalized ballot.Be sure to share the registration link with your company and anyone who worked on the shows you will be submitting: Academy.TheARTAs.com
2. Once nominees are announced, anyone can vote on the finalists! We will send out shareable graphics that you can share on your social accounts in order to get fans, industry professionals and the talent vote and share.
3. Winners will be announced at the 13th Annual American Reality Television Awards. Each category will receive one ARTA statuette and additional statuettes will be available to anyone who was a credited part of the cast or production.
Please let us know if you have any additional questions about the voting process. [email protected]
First Name *
Last Name *
Email *
Reality Show Name *
Production Company Name *
Which network did this show air on? *
Main Contact Name
Main Contact Phone
Main Contact Email
Main Contact Title
Did over 50% of the show’s season air in the eligibility time frame? (January 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026). *
What award categories would you like to submit an entry for? *
Supporting information for your show categories. Please make sure to be as detailed as possible so the voters will understand your nominated categories.
Video URL Submission (Optional)
Video File Upload
Who would be the person from your company (or talent) to accept the awards on behalf of this show?
Would your company be interested in obtaining a table at the 13th Annual Awards in Los Angeles? *
Current Show Logo
*Optional - Headshot or Promotional Photo for specific talent
Is your company interested in sponsoring the American Reality Television Awards?
How did you hear about submitting?