Scientific & Technical Awards
The Academy’s Scientific and Technical Awards honor the men, women and companies whose discoveries and innovations have contributed in significant, outstanding and lasting ways to motion pictures. Each year’s honorees are celebrated at a formal dinner held two weeks prior to the Oscar ceremony. The Sci-Tech Awards presentation has become a highlight of the Academy Awards season.
How to Apply
2011 Applications
Applications are now available.
Contact
The Scientific and Technical Awards Committee at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, 8949 Wilshire Boulevard, Beverly Hills, California 90211-1972, Phone: (310) 247-3000 extension 130, FAX: (310) 859-9619, E-mail: scitech@oscars.org
2010 Ceremony
2010 Scientific & Technical Awards Ceremony
Actress Marisa Tomei presented the Scientific & Technical Awards on Saturday, February 12, 2011 at the Beverly Wilshire hotel in Beverly Hills.
About the Awards
Recognizing the crucial role of science and technology in the moviemaking process, the Academy has, almost since its inception, honored the achievements of pioneers whose work has advanced the motion picture industry.
History
The first Scientific and Technical Awards were handed out at the 1930–31 Academy Awards ceremony, held on November 10, 1931 at the Biltmore Hotel in Los Angeles.
