Annie Awards for Special Achievement in Animation

This is the list of recipients for the Annie Award for Special Achievement in Animation, given by the Board of Directors of ASIFA-Hollywood for "unique and outstanding achievement in animation not recognized in other Annie Award categories."[1]

Honorees

2020s

2025: The annual LightBox Expo event[2]

2024: The book The Original Directors of Walt's Animated Films, Pete Docter and Don Peri

2023: The Artists of Walt Disney Animation[3]

2021: Glenn Vilppu

2020: Howard [4][5]

2010s

2017: Cuphead[6]

2016: Life, Animated[7][8]

2014: The Walt Disney Family Museum[9]

2013: Creative Talent Network (CTN) Animation eXpo[10]

2011: Depth Analysis

2000s

2009: Martin Meunier and Brian McLean

2007: Edwin R. Leonard – Promoting the use of Linux in animation studios and video game development

2000: Bob Clampett's Beany and Cecil The Special Edition, Robert Clampett Jr.

See also

References

  1. ^ "The Special Achievement Award". annieawards.org. Retrieved January 6, 2026.
  2. ^ Lewis, Hilary (January 5, 2026). "2026 Annie Awards Nominations: 'Elio,' 'KPop Demon Hunters' Lead Film Nods". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on January 6, 2026. Retrieved January 6, 2026.
  3. ^ Giardina, Caroline (January 11, 2024). "'Nimona' Leads Annie Awards Animated Feature Competition With Nine Noms; Snubs Include 'Wish,' Which Was Shut Out". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved January 6, 2026.
  4. ^ ASIFA-Hollywood Names Juried Annie Awards Recipients|Animation Magazine
  5. ^ Asifa-Hollywood Announces It's [sic] Juried Award Recipients for the 48th Annie Awards — Animation Scoop
  6. ^ Cuphead to Receive Annie Awards Recognition|Heavy.com
  7. ^ Annie Awards 2017: Full list of winners|EW.com
  8. ^ Annie Awards 2017: Special Achievement - Life, Animated - ASIFA Hollywood on YouTube
  9. ^ Disney Wins Several Awards at the 42nd Annual Annie Awards|The Disney Blog
  10. ^ Annie Award Winners & More —— 2014 Animated Film Society Awards — Deadline