The Winsor McCay Award is given to individuals in recognition of lifetime or career contributions to the art of
animation
Animation is a method by which still figures are manipulated to appear as moving images. In traditional animation, images are drawn or painted by hand on transparent celluloid sheets to be photographed and exhibited on film. Today, most ani ...
in producing, directing, animating, design, writing, voice acting, sound and sound effects, technical work, music, professional teaching, and for other endeavors which exhibit outstanding contributions to excellence in animation.
The award is presented at the annual
Annie Awards
The Annie Awards are accolades which the Los Angeles branch of the International Animated Film Association, ASIFA-Hollywood, has presented each year since 1972 to recognize excellence in animation shown in cinema and television. Originally des ...
, presented by the International Animated Film Society,
ASIFA-Hollywood. The award was established in 1972, and is named in honor of pioneer animator
Winsor McCay
Zenas Winsor McCay ( – July 26, 1934) was an American cartoonist and animator. He is best known for the comic strip '' Little Nemo'' (1905–14; 1924–26) and the animated film '' Gertie the Dinosaur'' (1914). For contractual reasons, he w ...
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Recipients
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† Posthumously awarded
See also
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List of animation awards
References
External links
Windsory McCay Awardat
Annie Awards
The Annie Awards are accolades which the Los Angeles branch of the International Animated Film Association, ASIFA-Hollywood, has presented each year since 1972 to recognize excellence in animation shown in cinema and television. Originally des ...
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ASIFA-Hollywoodofficial site
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Annie Awards
Lifetime achievement awards
Awards established in 1972
History of animation