2nd Visual Effects Society Awards February 18, 2004 Best Visual Effects - Motion Picture: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King The 2nd Visual Effects Society Awards, given on February 18, 2004, honored the best visual effects in film and television. The ceremony was held at the Hollywood Palladium and an edited version was broadcast on TechTV. Winners and nominees (Winners in bold) Honorary Awards Lifetime Achievement Award: George Lucas Film Television References External links Visual Effects Society 2003 Visual Effects Society Awards Visual Effects Society Awards Visual Effects Society Awards Visual Effects Society Awards