Special Achievement in Animation

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This is the list of recipients for the Special Achievement in Animation Annie Award.

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Honorees

2020s

2021: Glenn Vilppu

2020: Howard [1] [2]

2010s

2017: Cuphead [3]

2016: Life, Animated [4] [5]

2015: The Walt Disney Family Museum [6]

2014: Creative Talent Network (CTN) Animation eXpo [7]

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.

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