Overview
The 34th Annie Awards celebrated outstanding achievements in animation released or broadcast in 2006. Organized by ASIFA-Hollywood, the ceremony took place on February 11, 2007 at the Alex Theatre in Glendale, California. Nominations were publicly announced on December 4, 2006; winners were revealed during the February event.
Categories and awards structure
The Annies recognize a wide range of creative and technical contributions. Competitive categories typically include:
- Best Animated Feature
- Best Animated Television Production
- Best Short Subject and Best Animated Commercial
- Achievement awards for Direction, Voice Acting, Writing, Music
- Technical and artistic categories such as Character Animation, Storyboarding, Production Design, Editing and Effects
Juries, special honors and voting
Alongside competitive prizes, the Annie Awards present juried honors that recognize lifetime contribution and technical innovation. Common juried awards include the Winsor McCay Award for career achievement, the Ub Iwerks Award for technical advances, and other special achievement citations. Nominees and winners are determined by ballots cast by ASIFA-Hollywood members and invited industry professionals, while juried awards are decided by appointed committees.
Ceremony and context
The Alex Theatre host provided a stage for acceptance speeches, film clips and industry networking. The event draws animators, studio representatives, writers and voice performers, and it often highlights both large-studio releases and independent or international work. For official event information, see the awards site: Annie Awards. For venue details: Alex Theatre.
Significance and legacy
The Annies are a prominent industry barometer that can spotlight technical trends and emerging talent. While they do not always mirror other awards, such as film academies, they remain a focused recognition from animation professionals and can influence visibility, career trajectories and future production decisions.