The Outstanding Animated Television Program was split into two competitive categories: Outstanding Animated Primetime or Late Night Television Program and Outstanding Animated Daytime Television Program. The award Outstanding Animated Television Commercial was awarded for the first time since 21st Annie Awards ceremony.
Alf Clausen (music) and Ken Keeler (lyrics) – The Simpsons for the episode "The City of New York Vs. Homer Simpson" for the song "You're Checkin' In" (A Musical Tribute to the Betty Ford Center)
Winsor McCay Award Recognition for career contributions to the art of animation
Eyvind Earle Known today for his fine art paintings, Earle worked for the Walt Disney Studios as background artist, color stylist and production designer for such classic films as Lady and the Tramp and Sleeping Beauty and later created art films of his own.
Ernie Pintoff A veteran animation teacher, director and producer of both theatrical shorts (including the Oscar-winning The Critic) and commercials, Pintoff helped to define a new look for animation in the 1950s through his work at UPA and Terrytoons.
June Foray Award Recognition of benevolent/charitable impact on the art and industry of animation
Antran Manoogian
Certificate of Merit Recognition for service to the art, craft and industry of animation
Max Howard
B. Paul Husband
Media City Center
Jean Ann Wright
Multiple wins and nominations
The following twenty productions received multiple nominations: