The Academy Honorary Award was instituted for an award which was first presented in early 1930 .
The Academy Honorary Award , instituted in 1948 for the 21st Academy Awards previously called the Special Award , which was first presented in early 1930 is given annually by the Board of Governors of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences 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 .
Academy Honorary Award