Companies can receive corporate social responsibility awards for environmental, diversity, or economic development achievements from various organizations, including media and social responsibility promoters. Awards highlight excellence within specific industries and can indicate a company moving towards social responsibility, but should not be the sole indicator. Several organizations give corporate responsibility awards to companies that they […]
Tron’s famous light cycle scene was created using computer technology and designed by Syd Mead, but the film did not receive an Academy Award nomination due to the belief that it had “cheated using computers.” Tron was one of the first major productions to use computer-generated imagery. The 1982 film Tron was famous for its […]
The Razzie Awards are given annually to the worst films and actors of the year, chosen by voting members of the public who join the Golden Raspberry Award Foundation. Created in 1980, the awards are a gentle mockery of the Academy Awards and include categories such as Worst Picture, Worst Director, and Worst Acting awards. […]
The Tony Awards, named after Antoinette Perry, are annual awards for excellence in theater. Winners are chosen by designated members of the American theater community, with the biggest awards being Best Play and Best Musical. Despite criticisms, the Tonys are seen as a vital part of bringing business and audiences to live theater productions. The […]
The Emmy Awards honor excellence in US television, with awards for daytime and primetime performers, sports coverage, news, technical achievements, and regional programming. Three organizations present the awards, with 13,000 members voting. The first awards were held in 1949, and the distinctive statue represents the arts and sciences. Winning an Emmy suggests a show is […]
An awards ceremony is an event where awards are presented for a specific purpose. They can be held at any point in life and in various locations, from school gyms to formal ballrooms. Ceremonies can be informal or formal, and recognize achievements in sports, work, entertainment, and more. An awards ceremony is an event where […]
The Darwin Awards are given to people who died due to foolish or idiotic actions, meeting specific criteria. The awards aim to honor those who accidentally remove themselves from the gene pool. Wendy Northcutt maintains the website and books, with examples including a man who set himself on fire and a Brazilian man who tried […]
Spike Lee’s first Oscar nomination was for Best Original Screenplay for Do the Right Thing in 1989. He received an honorary award in 2016 and finally won his first Academy Award in 2018 for Best Adapted Screenplay for BlacKkKlansman. Lee’s production company is named after a promise made to freed slaves. Spike Lee directed his […]
The Brick Awards, known as the Oscars of youth service awards, were created in 1996 by Do Something to inspire young people to participate in community programs. Applicants under 25 who have done something positive for the community can apply. Finalists are chosen from approximately 1,000 applicants and winners receive grants and scholarships. The public […]
