American Reality Television Awards

American Reality Television Awards
Awarded forExcellence for on screen and behind the scenes of reality television
CountryUnited States
Presented byAcademy of Reality Television
First awarded2013
Websitewww.theartas.com

The American Reality Television Awards, also known as The ARTAS, is a set of annual awards that were created by Kristen Moss and Andrew Ward in 2013.[1][2] It is presented by the Academy of Reality Television and is the first awards show to recognize talent on screen and behind the scenes of reality television.[3]

In November 2023, the 10th Annual ARTAS Show was held, and it received more than two million votes in all categories.

History

The ARTAS was founded by executive producers Kristen Moss and Andrew Ward with the intention of supporting, examining, and redefining the art of reality in media by rewarding quality, promoting experimentation, and acknowledging that the audience is at the center of the entertainment industry.[3][4]

In 2013, the first awards were given out for excellence in front of and behind the camera in all aspects of unscripted television. Since then, the awards have been presented to recognize and promote the vast array of content that has brought reality television to the forefront of entertainment.[5]

In 2014, the American Reality Television Awards also inaugurated a Humanitarian Award, which eventually became the Reality Television Hall of Fame.[6] This award's notable honorees include former President Donald Trump, Heidi Montag, Spencer Pratt, and Janice Dickinson. Ellen DeGeneres, Steve Harvey, Leah Remini, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Gordon Ramsay, Abby Lee Miller, and RuPaul are among the notable figures who have won trophies in various categories for all nine ARTAS Awards.[5]

In 2021, Chayce Beckham received ARTAS Award for Outstanding Judging Panel.[7]

In 2023, The American Reality Television Awards were honored to be awarded 3 Telly Awards in the categories of Online Entertainment, Social Video General, and Non-Broadcast Low Budget.

Hosts

Award recipients

Year Category Winners Ref.
2013 Humanitarian Award Gillian Larson [5]
Production Company Mark Burnett Productions
Overall Show The Voice
Host/Hostess Ryan Seacrest – American Idol
Docu-Series Duck Dynasty
2014 Humanitarian Award Donald Trump [5]
Production Company One Three Media
Overall Show Deadliest Catch
Host/Hostess Betty White
Docu-Series Pit Bulls & Parolees
2015 Hall of Fame Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt [5]
Production Company Original Productions
Overall Show Hell's Kitchen
Host/Hostess Gordon Ramsay
Docu-Series Vanderpump Rules
2016 Hall of Fame Janice Dickinson [5][10]
Production Company ITV Entertainment
Overall Show ITV Entertainment
Host/Hostess Todd Chrisley
Docu-Series Little Women: LA
2017–2018 Production Company 44 Blue Productions [5]
Overall Show America's Got Talent
Host/Hostess Leah Remini
Docu-Series Vanderpump Rules
2019 Production Company Fly on the Wall Productions [5]
Overall Show Pit Bulls & Parolees
Host/Hostess Steve Harvey – Celebrity Family Feud
Docu-Series Jersey Shore: Family Vacation
2020 Production Company 495 Productions [5]
Overall Show Hell's Kitchen
Host/Hostess Dwayne Johnson
Docu-Series I Am Jazz
2021 Production Company Sony Pictures Entertainment [5]
Overall Show 90 Day Fiancé
Host/Hostess Wayne Brady, Let's Make A Deal
Docu-Series Married to Medicine
2022 Best Overall Show The Bachelor [5]
Outstanding Production Company Sony Pictures Television
Outstanding Docu-Series Men in Kilts
Outstanding Host Valerie Bertinelli, Valerie's Home Cooking
Hall of Fame Winner Tiffany "New York" Pollard

References

  1. ^ "Why are so many Arizonans on reality shows?".
  2. ^ "American Reality Television Awards heading into the Metaverse with host Vivica A. Fox".
  3. ^ a b Brush, Veronica (22 February 2021). "Everything To Know About the American Reality Television Awards". Screen Rant.
  4. ^ Gardner, Chris (9 July 2020). "Tensions Ignite Between Competing Reality TV Award Shows". Hollywood Reporter.
  5. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k "Past winners". 26 October 2022.
  6. ^ Flowers, Shaunee (4 November 2016). "Pop Artist Sham Ibraham Presents Janice Dickinson With Hall Of Fame Award At Reality Television Awards". Inquisitr.
  7. ^ Wendowski, Andrew (July 9, 2021). "Chayce Beckham Accepts ARTAS Award On Behalf Of 'American Idol' Judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry & Lionel Richie". Music Mayhem Magazine.
  8. ^ Panaligan, E. J. (November 3, 2022). "Vivica A. Fox to Host 9th American Reality Television Awards (TV News Roundup)".
  9. ^ "Videos". FOX 5 DC. November 11, 2022.
  10. ^ Garvey, Marianne (16 January 2023). "Bankruptcy, fame and prison: The rise and fall of Todd and Julie Chrisley". CNN.