Throughout the past 34 years , accounting for ties , category splits , and repeat winners , the Young Artist Association has presented a total of 43 " Best Leading Young Actor in a Feature Film " awards to 40 different actors . Winners of the award receive the traditional Young Artist Award statuette ; a gilded figure of a man displaying a star above its head , reminiscent of a miniature child-sized Oscar . The first recipient was Dennis Christopher , who was honored at the 1st Youth in Film Awards ceremony ( 1979 ) for his performance in '' Breaking Away '' . The most recent recipient was Tom Holland , who was honored at the 34th Young Artist Awards ceremony ( 2012 ) for his performance in '' The Impossible ''
34th Young Artist Awards
34th Young Artist Awards
Young Artist Award for Best Leading Young Actor in a Feature Film