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Academy Scientific and Technical Award
Film industry honor
Film industry honor
The Scientific and Technical Awards in three classifications are given by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS). The Awards have been presented since 1931 to recognize original developments resulting in significant improvements in motion picture production and exhibition.
These awards recognize significant milestones in the development of technology for motion pictures and are conferred by vote of the Academy Board of Governors. Potential nominations for awards are investigated by a special committee within the Academy, The Scientific and Technical Awards Committee, which presents a written report and recommendation to the Board of Governors.
Additionally, the Scientific and Technical Award, formerly named the John A. Bonner Medal of Commendation, given "to an individual in recognition of outstanding service service to the motion picture industry", and the Scientific and Technical Lifetime Achievement Award, previously named the Gordon E. Sawyer Award, both also considered honorary awards, are usually also chosen by the Scientific and Technical Awards Committee and conferred at this annual presentation dinner ceremony.
Classifications
Innovations in motion pictures technology are recognized with the following awards:
- Academy Award of Merit – an Academy statuette (an Oscar).
- Scientific and Engineering Award – acrylic trophy with an encased small-scale Oscar statue with a description of the achievement engraved on the base.
- Technical Achievement Award – plaque engraved with a description of the achievement.
Award of Merit
From the 4th Academy Awards in 1931 through the 50th Academy Awards in 1978 the award was originally called the "Class I Scientific and Technical Award." The award is non-competitive. Winners receive an Oscar statuette. , 50 achievements have been recognized with an Award of Merit.
| Year | Recipient(s) |
|---|---|
| 1930/1931 (4th) | |
| 1936 (9th) | |
| 1937 (10th) | |
| 1940 (13th) | |
| 1949 (22nd) | |
| 1952 (25th) | |
| 1953 (26th) | |
| 1954 (27th) | |
| 1955 (28th) | |
| 1957 (30th) | |
| 1964 (37th) | |
| 1968 (41st) | |
| 1977 (50th) | |
| 1978 (51st) | |
| 1979 (52nd) | |
| 1980 (53rd) | |
| 1981 (54th) | |
| 1982 (55th) | |
| 1983 (56th) | |
| 1987 (60th) | |
| 1988 (61st) | |
| 1990 (63rd) | |
| 1992 (65th) | |
| 1993 (66th) | |
| 1994 (67th) | |
| 1996 (69th) | |
| 1997 (70th) | |
| 1998 (71st) | |
| 2000 (73rd) | |
| 2002 (75th) | |
| 2003 (76th) | |
| 2004 (77th) | |
| 2007 (80th) | |
| 2011 (84th) | |
| 2012 (85th) | |
| 2013 (86th) | |
| 2014 (87th) | |
| 2017 (90th) | |
| 2022 (95th) | |
| 2024 (97th) |
Scientific and Engineering Award
The Scientific and Engineering Award is given for scientific achievements that produce a definite influence on the advancement of the motion picture industry. Achievements need not have been developed and introduced during the award year.
Technical Achievement Award
The Technical Achievement Award is an annual achievement recognized for contribution to the progress of the motion picture arts and sciences. Honorees receive an engraved plaque detailing their achievement at the Scientific and Technical Award ceremony.
| 2024 (97th) |
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References
References
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- "About (Sci-Tech Awards)". Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
- Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. "About Academy Awards: Honorary Award". Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS), Oscars.org.
- Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. "Special Achievement Award". [[Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences]] (AMPAS), Oscars.org.
- Josh Rottenberg. (February 12, 2017). "The jokes, the scene (oh, and the winners) at the film academy's Scientific and Technical Awards". Los Angeles Times.
- Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. "John A. Bonner Medal of Commendation". [[Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences]] (AMPAS), Oscars.org.
- Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. "Gordon E. Sawyer Award". [[Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences]] (AMPAS), Oscars.org.
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