Complex sentence: It was first awarded at the 1st Daytime Emmy Awards ceremony in 1974 and is given to honor an actor who has delivered an outstanding performance in a leading role while working within the daytime drama industry.
Split into simpler sentences: It was first awarded at the 1st Daytime Emmy Awards ceremony in 1974. The award is given to honor an actor who has delivered an outstanding performance in a leading role while working within the daytime drama industry.