the academy honorary award is given by the critics
the academy honorary award  instituted in 1948 for the 21st academy awards lrb previously called the special award  which was first presented in early 1929 rrb  is given annually by the board of governors of the academy of motion picture arts and sciences lrb ampas rrb to celebrate motion picture achievements that are not covered by existing academy awards  although prior winners of competitive academy awards are not excluded from receiving the honorary award