Annie Awards (1972–present)

1. June Foray launches the Annie Awards idea

   Jan 1, 1972Labels: June Foray, ASIFA-Hollywood

   • Annie Awards

2. First Annie Awards ceremony honors Fleischer pioneers

   Jan 1, 1972Labels: Max Fleischer, Dave Fleischer, Sportsmen's Lodge

   • Annie Awards

3. Anifest fundraisers support ASIFA-Hollywood activities

   Jan 1, 1972Labels: Anifest, ASIFA-Hollywood

   • LA Times

4. Annies expand from honor awards to broader competition

   Jan 1, 1992Labels: Annie Awards, award categories

   • Home Ent
   • Best Feature

5. Best Animated Feature category is introduced

   Jan 1, 1992Labels: Best Animated, Annie Awards

   • Best Feature
   • Home Ent

6. New categories recognize direct-to-video animation

   Jan 1, 1995Labels: direct-to-video, Annie Awards

   • Home Ent

7. Alex Theatre era highlights a larger live ceremony

   Feb 4, 2006Labels: Alex Theatre, 33rd Annie

   • 33rd Annies
   • IMDb Event

8. Ceremony continues at Alex Theatre in 2007

   Feb 11, 2007Labels: Alex Theatre, 34th Annie

   • 34th Annies

9. Royce Hall becomes a key venue again

   Feb 8, 2008Labels: Royce Hall, Ratatouille

   • 35th Annies
   • CGW

10. COVID-19 forces the 48th Annies to go virtual

    Apr 16, 2021Labels: 48th Annie, COVID-19

    • AWN
    • 48th Annies

11. Omicron surge moves the 49th Annies online

    Mar 12, 2022Labels: 49th Annie, Omicron

    • PR Newswire
    • 49th Annies

12. 50th Annies return to an in-person ceremony

    Feb 25, 2023Labels: 50th Annie, Royce Hall

    • PR Newswire
    • 50th Annies