For the first time in Emmys history, the Television Academy is forgoing its annual Governors Ball event and will make the 2020 Creative Arts Emmys a virtual event taking place over

For the first time in Emmys history, the Television Academy is forgoing its annual Governors Ball event and will make the 2020 Creative Arts Emmys a virtual event taking place over several nights in September in an effort to protect the health and safety of nominees, winners and guests.

"This has been an incredibly challenging time for our industry; and though we are now making plans to get back to work, we know there are many still suffering from the work stoppage caused by the coronavirus," Frank Scherma, chairman and CEO of the Television Academy, said in a statement. "As we strive to do the right thing for our community with these changes to our annual events, the Television Academy is also pleased to support those still in need with a $1 million donation to The Actors Fund COVID-19 Relief Fund."