| Children's and Family Emmy Award for Outstanding Puppeteer Performance | |
|---|---|
| Awarded for | Outstanding Puppeteer Performance |
| Country | United States |
| Presented by | Academy of Television Arts & Sciences |
| First awarded | 2023 |
| Currently held by | Ryan Dillon, Sesame Street, 2023 |
| Website | theemmys |
This is a list of winners and nominees of the Children's and Family Emmy Award for Outstanding Puppeteer Performance, which honors performances in both television series and made-for-television/streaming films. The category was established at the 2nd Children's and Family Emmy Awards in 2023, and is open to performers of all genders. It is one of two categories to honor puppetry, alongside the Children's and Family Emmy Award for Outstanding Puppet Design/Styling.
The inaugural recipient, and current holder of the award is Ryan Dillon for his work as the puppeteer of Elmo in Sesame Street, which airs on HBO Max.