The 25th Annie Awards were given by the International Animated Film Association to honor outstanding achievements in animation in 1997. Cats Don't Dance led the nominations with 8 and won two awards, including Best Animated Feature, the first Non-Disney film to win it. Disney's Hercules and Fox's The Simpsons won the most awards with four. The Simpsons won its Best Animated Television Program fifth time in a row.
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Ceremony Information
The 25th Annie Awards ceremony took place on Sunday, November 16, 1997 at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium in Pasadena, California. The ceremony started at 2:00 p.m. with a champagne reception, guests had ample time to meet and greet on the patio outside the theater. The show itself, hosted by voice actor Gary Owens, was a well-produced two hours of Owens' witty remarks and character voices, nominee footage, acceptance speeches, and introductions by presenters such as Bill Kroyer, Nick Bosustow, June Foray and Jerry Beck.
Production categories
Winners are listed first, highlighted in boldface, and indicated with a double dagger ().
Juried Awards
Winsor McCay Award
Recognition for career contributions to the art of animation
June Foray Award
Recognition of benevolent/charitable impact on the art and industry of animation
Certificate of Merit
Recognition for service to the art, craft and industry of animation