What is special achievement academy award?

The Special Achievement Academy Award is an honorary award presented by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. It is given to individuals or organizations for a specific achievement in motion picture history, science, or technology, which goes beyond the normal criteria for a competitive award. The special achievement award was first presented in 1929, but the category for this award was discontinued in 1973. Since then, it has been periodically presented as an honorary award.

Some notable special achievement academy award recipients include Walt Disney for Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs in 1937, Stanley Kubrick for the visual effects in 2001: A Space Odyssey in 1968, Steven Spielberg for the creation of E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial in 1983, and Jackie Chan for his contributions to the film industry in 2016. This award recognizes exceptional contributions that have had a significant impact on the film industry.