First presented in 1977 by the Women in Film organization, Women in Film Crystal + Lucy Awards are presented to honor women in communications and media. The awards include the Crystal Award, the Lucy Award, the Dorothy Arzner Directors Award, the MaxMara Face of the Future Award, and the Kodak Vision Award.
The Crystal Award was established in 1977 to honor outstanding women who, through their endurance and the excellence of their work, have helped to expand the role of women within the entertainment industry.
2015 – Nicole Kidman2014 – Cate Blanchett2013 – Laura Linney2012 – Viola Davis2011 – Annette Bening2010 – Donna Langley2009 – Jennifer Aniston2008 – Diane English & the ensemble cast of The Women2007 – Renée Zellweger2006 – Lauren Shuler Donner, Jennifer Lopez, Diane Warren2005 – Sandra Bullock, Gesine Prado, Jaime Rucker King, Nina Shaw2004 – Gwyneth Paltrow2003 – Debra Hill, Nina Jacobson, Diane Lane2002 – Halle Berry, Laura Ziskin2001 – Glenn Close, Whoopi Goldberg, Amy Pascal, Juliet Taylor2000 – Barbara Boyle, Jessica Lange, Nikki Rocco1999 – Drew Barrymore, Amy Heckerling, Marcia Nasatir, Paula Weinstein1998 – Lucy Fisher, Gale Anne Hurd, Meryl Streep1997 – Goldie Hawn, Diane Keaton, Bette Midler1996 – Angela Bassett, Jodie Foster, Audrey Hepburn (posthumously), Anjelica Huston, Buffy Shutt, Kathy Jones1995 – Kathleen Kennedy, Meg Ryan, Sharon Stone, Alfre Woodard1994 – Nora Ephron, Polly Platt, Joan Plowright, Susan Sarandon1993 – Julie Andrews, Kay Koplovitz, Michelle Pfeiffer1992 – Maya Angelou, Diahann Carroll, Martha Coolidge, Lily Tomlin1991 – Ruby Dee, Penny Marshall, Jessica Tandy1990 – Marcy Carsey, Jean Firstenberg, Lee Remick1989 – Dawn Steel, Susan Stratton, Fay Wray1988 – Suzanne De Passe, Lee Grant, Loretta Young1987 – Dorothy Jeakins, Renee Valente, Ann-Margret1986 – Marilyn Bergman, Marion Dougherty, Sally Field1985 – Lina Wertmüller, Meta Wilde, Elizabeth Taylor1984 – Mary Tyler Moore, Brianne Murphy (ASC), Barbra Streisand1983 – Margaret Booth, Bette Davis, Ruth Gordon1982 – Dede Allen, Jay Presson Allen, Cicely Tyson, Hannah Weinstein1981 – Verna Fields, Jane Fonda, Sherry Lansing1980 – Carol Burnett, Fay Kanin, Kathleen Nolan1979 – Lillian Gish, Barbara Schultz, Ethel Winant1978 – Lillian Gallo, Pauline Kael, Shirley MacLaine1977 – Lucille Ball, Nancy Malone, Eleanor Perry, Norma ZarkyThe Lucy Award for Innovation in Television was founded in 1994 by Joanna Kerns, Bonny Dore, and Loreen Arbus. It was named to pay tribute to Lucille Ball and is presented in association with Ball's estate. It is given to recognize women and men and their creative works that have enhanced the perception of women through the medium of television.
2016 - Taraji P. Henson2015 – Jill Soloway2014 – Kerry Washington2013 – The women of Mad Men: Christina Hendricks, January Jones, Elisabeth Moss, Jessica Paré, Kiernan Shipka2012 – Bonnie Hammer2011 – Nina Tassler2010 – Courteney Cox2009 – Holly Hunter2008 – Salma Hayek2007 – Shonda Rhimes, the women of Grey's Anatomy2006 – Geena Davis2005 – Debra Messing & Megan Mullally2004 – Blythe Danner2003 – Gail Berman-Masters, Stockard Channing, Sheila Nevins, Lily Tomlin2002 – Rosie O'Donnell, Anne Sweeney, Tyne Daly, Amy Brenneman2000 – Marcy Carsey, Phyllis Diller, HBO's If These Walls Could Talk and If These Walls Could Talk 2 (creators/cast: Jane Anderson, Cher, Ellen DeGeneres, Anne Heche, I. Marlene King, Susan Nanus, Nancy Savoca, Sharon Stone, Suzanne Todd, Jennifer Todd, Michelle Williams)1999 – Norman Lear, Bud Yorkin, Camryn Manheim, HBO’S Sex and the City (Sarah Jessica Parker, Kim Cattrall, Kristin Davis, Cynthia Nixon)1998 – Diahann Carroll, Kay Koplovitz, Barbara Walters, Shari Lewis (posthumously)1997 – Carol Burnett, Roseanne, Jean MacCurdy1996 – Garry Marshall, Marlo Thomas, Angela Lansbury, Madelyn Pugh Davis, Nancy Savoca1995 – Tracey Ullman, Elizabeth Montgomery (posthumously), Imogene Coca, Fred Silverman, Brianne Murphy, ASC1994 – Linda Bloodworth-Thomason, Gary David Goldberg, Susan LucciDorothy Arzner was the first woman member of the Directors Guild of America. This award was established in her honor to recognize the important role women directors play in both film and television.
2014 – Jennifer Lee2013 – Sofia Coppola2011 – Pamela Fryman2010 – Lisa Cholodenko2009 – Catherine Hardwicke2007 – Nancy Meyers2006 – Joey Lauren Adams, Lian Lunson, Nicole Holofcener2003 – Debbie Allen2001 – Betty Thomas2000 – Mimi Leder1995 – Gillian Armstrong1993 – Barbara Kopple1991–1992 – In the name of Dorothy Arzner, Women In Film recognized 31 American women directors who released theatrical feature films between January 1, 1991, and July 1, 1992. Barbra Streisand accepted the award on behalf of herself and her contemporary female directors.Inaugurated at the 2006 Crystal+Lucy Awards, this award is given to an actress who is experiencing a turning point in her career through her work in the entertainment industry and through her contributions to the community at large.
2017 – Zoey Deutch2016 - Natalie Dormer2015 - Kate Mara2014 – Rose Byrne2013 – Hailee Steinfeld2012 – Chloë Grace Moretz2011 – Katie Holmes2010 – Zoë Saldana2009 – Elizabeth Banks2008 – Ginnifer Goodwin2007 – Emily Blunt2006 – Maria BelloThe Kodak Vision award is presented to a female filmmaker with outstanding achievements in cinematography, directing and/or producing, who also collaborates with and assists women in the entertainment industry.
2013 – Rachel Morrison2012 – Anette Haellmigk2011 – Reed Morano2010 – Cynthia Pusheck2009 – Petra Korner2008 – Mandy Walker2007 – Uta Briesewitz2006 – Maryse Alberti2005 – Tami Reiker2003 – Pauline Heaton2002 – Carolyn Chen2001 – Amy Vincent2000 – Lisa Rinzler, Joan Churchill1999 – Ellen Kuras, Teresa Medina1998 – Sandi Sissel (ASC), Liz Ziegler1997 – Nancy Schreiber (ASC), Judy Irola (ASC)1996 – Roxanne Di Santo (ASC), Linda Brown(ASC)Established in 1987, the International award recognizes women whose lives and work have transcended international boundaries.
1997 – Anne V. Coates1994 – Jeanne Moreau1993 – Catherine Deneuve1991 – Liv Ullman1989 – Leslie Caron1988 – Agnieszka Holland1987 – Agnes VardaThe Founder’s award was established in 1996 at the Lucy Awards and was first presented to Tichi Wilkerson Kassel. The award is given in recognition of distinguished service to Women In Film.
2000 – Meredith MacRae (posthumously)1999 – Patricia Barry1998 – Bonny Dore1997 – Irma Kalish1996 – Nancy Malone1996 – Tichi Wilkerson KasselThe Paltrow Mentorship award, in honor of the late director and mentor Bruce Paltrow, is awarded to an entertainment industry professional, who in the course of their career, has shown an extraordinary commitment to mentoring and supporting the next generation of filmmakers and executives.
2008 – Sherry Lansing2007 – Kathleen KennedyThe Norma Zarky Humanitarian award was established in 1979 and is presented to individuals who have demonstrated enlightened support for the advancement of equal opportunity for all and devotion to the improvement of the human condition.
2014 – Eva Longoria2013 – George Lucas2012 – Christina Applegate2011 – Elizabeth Taylor2008 – Jeffrey Katzenberg2002 – David Foster, Linda Thompson2001 – Pierce Brosnan, Keely Shaye Smith2000 – Pauletta and Denzel Washington1999 – Ted Turner1998 – Tichi Wilkerson Kassel1997 – Michele Singer-Reiner and Rob Reiner1996 – Jane Alexander1994 – Danny Glover1993 – Mike Farrell1992 – Lilly Tartikoff1991 – Whoopi Goldberg, Billy Crystal, Robin Williams1990 – Gary David Goldberg1989 – Edward James Olmos1988 – Stacey and Henry Winkler1987 – Valerie Harper, Dennis Weaver1986 – Quincy Jones1985 – Jean Stapleton1983 – Carmen Zapata1981 – Gene Reynolds1979 – Gareth WiganThe Nancy Malone Directors Award recognizes emerging women directors who have demonstrated a passionate commitment to filmmaking.
2009 – Megan Mylan2008 – Cynthia WadeThe Women of Courage award was established in 1992 to recognize women who persevere through adverse conditions and circumstances in their quest for the rights of all women in the entertainment industry and society at large.
1994 – Elizabeth Glaser (posthumously)1993 – Peg Yorkin1992 – Nina TotenbergOn a film set, the last shot of the day is called the Martini Shot. The Martini Shot award honors men who recognize and acknowledge the talent and ideas of women in the entertainment industry.
1999 – Steven Bochco, Danny DeVito, George Lucas, Bill Mechanic, Forest Whitaker1998 – Frank Mancuso, Edgar J. Scherick, Casey Silver, Steven Spielberg, Jim Wiatt, John Cassavetes (posthumously)This award was created to honor women from the business side of the industry, in the boardroom and behind the camera.
2008 – Susanne Daniels, Rena Ronson2007 – Iris Grossman, Michelle Slater2006 – Elizabeth M. Daley, Diane Golden
