76th Emmy Awards Trophy Presenters Are Television Academy Interns

The Television Academy Foundation today announced that two students from its 2024 Bob Bennett Future Leaders program, Maiya Jannah and Miykael Stith, will be the onstage trophy presenters for the 76th Emmy Awards Sept. 15. This prestigious opportunity reflects the Foundation’s commitment to fostering emerging talent and providing unique, hands-on experiences for the next generation of industry professionals. Stith and Jannah were chosen by Television Academy members for the Foundation’s 2024 summer Internship Program from hundreds of student applicants nationwide.

Subsequently, Jannah and Stith were selected from among the Foundation’s 40 summer interns as two of the 10 students participating in the prestigious 2024 Bob Bennett Future Leaders program. Established by a gift from the Robert M. and Marjie Bennett Foundation, this initiative provides financial support for interns, professional development and leadership training.

“We are thrilled to offer this once-in-a-lifetime experience to two exceptional students from the Bob Bennett Future Leaders program,” said Tina Perry, chair of the Television Academy Foundation. “Maiya and Miykael have demonstrated outstanding dedication, leadership and creativity during their time with the Foundation; and we congratulate them on their achievements and look forward to their future contributions as next-generation industry professionals.”

Jannah is a senior at Brown University majoring in modern culture and media and literary arts. She interned this past summer in the scripted-series production department at The Walt Disney Company in Burbank, California, through the Television Academy Foundation Internship Program. Originally from Elmont, New York, Jannah attended Valley Stream North High School in Valley Stream, New York.

Stith is a graduate student at the University of Alabama working toward a master’s degree in journalism and creative media. Stith interned this summer at the entertainment news show EXTRA in Los Angeles, California, through the program. Stith attended Peach County High School in Fort Valley, Georgia.

The 76th Emmy Awards, produced by Jesse Collins Entertainment, will broadcast live on ABC Sunday, Sept. 15, (8:00-11:00 PM EDT/5:00-8:00 PM PDT) from the Peacock Theater at L.A. LIVE. The program will be available for streaming on Hulu Sept. 16 through Sept. 22.