Carnegie Mellon School of Drama alumni took home three Daytime Emmy Awards at the 53rd annual ceremony on Friday, October 30, 2026.
BFA, Acting/Music Theater – 1981
Tamara Tunie
Tamara Tunie won her first-ever Daytime Emmy. Accepting the award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Daytime Drama Series for her portrayal of Anita Dupree on Beyond the Gates, Tunie honored the Black actresses who paved the way before her and dedicated the award to her 92-year-old mother, calling the win a beautiful welcome back to daytime television.
BFA, Directing – 1990
Noel Maxam
Noel Maxam won his fifth Daytime Emmy Award this year for Outstanding Directing Team for a Daytime Drama Series for his work on Days of Our Lives. Maxam has been part of the celebrated daytime drama since 2007.
MFA, Dramatic Writing – 1995
Scott Sickles
Scott Sickles took home his third Daytime Emmy for Outstanding Writing Team for a Daytime Drama Series for his work on General Hospital. He has been on the writing team of the hit daytime drama since 2012.