The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences presented it inaugural Excellence in Production Technology prize to Season 2 of The Santa Clauses and presented its Lifetime Achievement Award to William Wang, the founder and CEO of Vizio.
Both were honored at the 75th anniversary Technology & Engineering Emmy Awards, hosted by CBS Sunday Morning correspondent David Pogue at the Prince George Ballroom in New York on Wednesday night.
”The team at Industrial Light & Magic are incredibly honored to be recognized by the Television Academy with an Emmy Award for our innovative StageCraft technology and the advancements made for The Santa Clauses, Season 2,” ILM’s Rachel Rose said. “This recognition is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our exceptional team of technologists, artists and production crew.”
ILM’s Stephen Hill and Matthew Lausch accepted the Production Technology award.
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Vizio’s Wang was honored for his contributions to the television manufacturing industry by bringing premium-quality, innovative TVs, and soundbars into millions of American homes at affordable prices, per NATAS.
“My life has been dedicated to bringing great technology to consumers in America,” Wang said. “This recognition is also a testament to the incredible team at Vizio — it is our lifetime achievement. Together, we’ve challenged the status quo and have created new possibilities for the future of television.”
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“We’re delighted to honor the individuals and companies dedicated to delivering high quality content and innovative new technologies for consumers,” NATAS president and CEO Adam Sharp said. “Mr. Wang’s Lifetime Achievement Award comes after a long career of reshaping what’s possible and making advanced technology accessible, speaking to his powerful leadership and founding of Vizio.”
The rest of the 2024 Engineering & Technology Emmy winners were revealed in February. See that winners list here.