26th
Annie Awards
November 13, 1998
Best Feature Film:
Mulan
Best Primetime Television Program:
The Simpsons
Best Daytime Television Program:
The New Batman/Superman Adventures
Best Home Video Production:
Batman & Mr. Freeze: SubZero
Best Short Subject:
Geri's Game
The 26th Annie Awards were given by the International Animated Film Association, ASIFA-Hollywood to honor outstanding achievements in the field of animation in 1998. Mulan almost swept all film awards, winning 10 awards from its 12 nominations, including Outstanding Animated Theatrical Feature. The Simpsons won its seventh consecutive award on Outstanding Animated Television Program.
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.
Winners are listed first, highlighted in bold.
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