"[1] Established in 1989, it honours "individuals and companies who have dedicated their careers or corporate missions to advancing the art-forms of the moving image.

After a long history of celebrating achievements in film and television, the Britannia Awards faced an indefinite hiatus following the COVID-19 pandemic.

[4] This new direction allows for a series of bespoke events to honor talent in film, television, and games, marking a departure from the traditional annual gala dinner format.

Occurring in October or November, the Britannia Awards ceremony is presented at a black tie gala dinner, and has been held predominately at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza and Beverly Hilton Hotel.

In the following table all reliable sources used make no mention of complete dates, ceremonies or hosts for the years prior to 1997.