Tapes are not returnable. Judging Each entry is judged solely against a standard of excellence. No entry competes with another. One award, more than one award or no award may be given in each area. All entries are judged by Chapters of The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences outside of The Suncoast Regional Emmy Awards area .
Voting is by secret ballot.
The presence of historic or re-run footage must be identified and explained on the entry form. Syndicated Material Programs or segments incorporating syndicated material must contain at least two-thirds locally produced original material unless the syndicated footage is given a creative treatment that results in an original program. The presence of syndicated footage must be identified and explained on the entry form. Both English and Spanish language entries are accepted. Two separate and distinct judgings take place.