The Laurel Awards was an American cinema awards system established to honor the films, actors, actresses, producers, directors and composers. This award was created by the Motion Picture Exhibitor magazine and ran from 1957 to 1971 (with the exception of 1969).
The Golden Laurels were determined by both American and Canadian film buyers. After the vote, the results were published in the magazine, but unlike the Academy Awards, were more low-key and there was no awards presentation ceremony.