MADISON, Wis.–Biz Kid$, the credit union-backed TV program for kids that focuses on financial literacy, has been nominated for a National Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing in a Children’s Program for Season 6.
Biz Kid$ was nominated by the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, with the awards presentation set to take place on April 29 in Pasadena, Calif.
The Daytime Emmy Awards recognize excellence in American daytime television programming. Emmys are considered the television equivalent to the Academy Awards (for film), Grammy Awards (for music) and Tony Awards (for stage), noted the National CU Foundation.
“This is such an honor for Biz Kid$ to once again be recognized and nominated for another Emmy Award,” said Danielle Brown, national program director for the Foundation. “This nomination is a testament to the quality and content of the show in its mission to provide youth financial education in a way that resonates with kids, and it would not have been possible without credit unions supporting and believing in Biz Kid$.”
According to the Foundation, more than 300 credit unions and affiliates from across the country have helped to fund Biz Kid$ by donating more than $15 million over the life of the series. Each of the 71 Biz Kid$ episodes begins and ends with a 15-second video reminding viewers that “Production funding for Biz Kid$ is provided by America’s Credit Unions, where people are worth more than money.”
“Biz Kid$ is designed to engage young people and help them develop life skills in the areas of financial literacy and entrepreneurship,” said the Foundation. “The initiative includes an Emmy award winning television series, free classroom curriculum, outreach activities, and a website targeting kids 9-16 years old. Biz Kid$ uses the power of television to teach students how to use credit wisely and reinforces the importance of budgeting, saving, and giving back to the community.”