Oscar ceremony is held with the motive of honoring the talented people of Hollywood. Special Categories of Oscar Awards are meant for certain special achievements in the Motion Picture Industry. The criteria of selecting the winner for this segment are a bit different from the other segments of Academy Awards. These awards are voted on by special committees, rather than by the Academy members, as a whole, which is the routine affair.
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The Honorary Oscar, officially known as the Academy Honorary Award, is presented to individuals who have made exceptional contributions to the film industry.
Gordon E. Sawyer Award is one of special categories of award. Here is a list of the winners of Gordon E. Sawyer Academy Award.
Irving G Thalberg Memorial Award is for the creative producers of the Motion Picture industry.
This article will provide information on the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award.
Academy Scientific and Technical Award is given for scientific and technological achievements in filmmaking.
Academy Special Achievement Award was first given in 1972. Check out the list of the winners of Special Achievement Oscar Award.
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