"Chris Meledandri has greatly contributed to the advancement and ever increasing success of mainstream animated entertainment over the last 20 years," said Mike Chambers, VES Board Chair. "He is an amazing creative force and powerhouse producer, whose unique vision has delivered some of the most popular movie franchises of all time. His leadership in the industry is paving the way for future generations of artists and producers and he has helped redefine the profile of animation and visual effects on a global scale. We are very proud to honor Chris with the VES Lifetime Achievement Award."