ASIFA-Hollywood's
Annie Awards

2000

Award Categories

1. An Annie Award for Technical Achievement in the Field of Animation may be given to an individual or company for a technical advancement that has made a significant impact on the art or industry of animation.
2. A jury appointed by the Board of Directors of ASIFA-Hollywood shall select a single nominee to be presented to the Board of Directors. This nominee may be selected from the pool of submitted recommendations or may be chosen by the jury from outside the recommendation pool. At its discretion, the jury may elect not to select a nominee. The Board of Directors of ASIFA-Hollywood, by a two thirds (2/3) majority vote, shall then either ratify the selection made by the jury, choose another recipient, or at its discretion elect not to give the award.
3. Mechanical Requirements for Entry: Submit two copies of the completed recommendation form, including a detailed statement describing the technical achievement and how that achievement has made a significant impact on the art or industry of animation. Also include any supplemental material that supports the recommendation such as brochures, letters of recommendation, or a VHS videocassette which demonstrates the technical innovation. Be sure to label cassettes and cassette boxes as indicated above under Submission and Mechanical Requirements. Other supplemental material should be similarly labeled.

1. The June Foray Award may be given to an individual who has made a significant and benevolent impact on the art and industry of animation.
2. The Board of Directors of ASIFA-Hollywood shall select by a two thirds (2/3) majority majority vote a single award recipient. This award recipient may be selected from the pool of submitted recommendations or may be chosen from outside the recommendation pool. At its discretion, the Board of Directors may elect not to give an award.
3. Mechanical Requirements for Entry: Submit two copies of the completed recommendation form, including a detailed statement describing the Person's involvement in animation and how he or she has made a positive and significant impact on the animation industry and the art form. Also include any supplemental material that supports the recommendation such as articles or letters of recommendation. Be sure to label supplemental material so that they may be clearly identified.

1. A Winsor McCay Award may be awarded to a maximum of three individuals in recognition of lifetime contributions to the art of animation in producing, directing, animating, design, writing, voice acting, sound and sound effects, technical work, music, professional teaching, or for other endeavors which exhibit outstanding contributions to excellence in animation.
2. An individual currently serving on the Board of Directors of ASIFA-Hollywood is ineligible to receive the Winsor McCay award.
3. The Board of Directors of ASIFA-Hollywood shall select by a two thirds (2/3) majority vote a single award recipient. This award recipient may be selected from the pool of submitted recommendations or may be chosen from outside the recommendation pool. At its discretion, the Board of Directors may elect not to give an award.
4. Mechanical Requirements for Entry: Submit two copies of the completed recommendation form, including a detailed statement describing the Person's lifetime contribution to the art of animation. Also include any supplemental material that supports the recommendation such as articles or letters of recommendation. Be sure to label supplemental material so that they may be clearly identified.

1. An Annie Award for Special Achievement in Animation may be given to an individual, individuals, or a company for unique and outstanding achievement not recognized within the existing award category structure. This special award would be given by the Board of Directors of ASIFA-Hollywood shall select by a unanimous vote, when such recognition is deemed desirable.

1. Certificates of Merit shall be awarded to an individual or organization for service to the art, craft, and industry of animation. The Board of Directors of ASIFA-Hollywood shall choose one or more Certificate recipients, or at its discretion elect not to award any Certificates.