Women in Film Honors


The Women in Film Honors —first presented in 1977 by the now–Los Angeles chapter of the Women in Film organization—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.

Crystal Award

The Crystal Award, established in 1977, honors outstanding women who, through their endurance and excellent work, have expanded the role of women within the entertainment industry.
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The 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.
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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.
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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.
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The 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.
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Established in 1987, the International Award recognizes women whose lives and work have transcended international boundaries.
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The 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.
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The 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.
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  • 2015 – Sue Kroll
  • 2008 – Sherry Lansing
  • 2007 – Kathleen Kennedy

    Jane Fonda Humanitarian Award

The Jane Fonda Humanitarian Award Retrospective, previously known as the 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.
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