THE GOVERNORS AWARD CEREMONY

Honouring and recognising the remarkable achievements in the film industry, The Governors Awards marks the beginning of the Oscars® season each year. There are three awards: First, the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award is presented to an outstanding individual who has set an example through their work in support of a humanitarian cause – past winners include Elizabeth Taylor, Audrey Hepburn, Oprah Winfrey and Angelina Jolie. Next, the Honorary Awards is a lifetime achievement recognition that celebrates one’s remarkable talents, outstanding career, human and artistic qualities, or exceptional contributions to the world of motion pictures, arts and sciences. Illustrious recipients have included Charlie Chaplin, Federico Fellini, Sophia Loren and Lauren Bacall. Finally, the Irving G. Thalberg Memorial Award is periodically presented to creative producers whose bodies of work reflect a consistently high quality of motion pictures production.