The Annie Awards are accolades presented annually by ASIFA-Hollywood, the Los Angeles branch of the International Animated Film Association, to recognize excellence in animation across American cinema and television. Established in 1972 by June Foray, the awards initially celebrated lifetime contributions to animation, but since 1992, they have been given to individual works, becoming the largest awards ceremony in the United States for the animation industry. The awards encompass numerous categories, including Animated Feature, Animated Feature-Independent, TV/Media Production, Short Subject, and Student Films, with ceremonies typically held in Los Angeles, California.