The Official Star Wars Site has announced that Episode II Attack of the Clones has been nominated for several awards. The Visual Effects Society, has announced the nominees in their first annual Visual Effects Awards. The efforts of Industrial Light & Magic have garnered Episode II six nominations:

• Best Visual Effects in an Effects Driven Motion Picture
• Best Character Animation in a Live Action Motion Picture
• Best Matte Painting in a Motion Picture
• Best Models and Miniatures in a Motion Picture
• Best Visual Effects Photography in a Motion Picture
• Best Effects Art Direction in a Motion Picture

The Critics' Choice Awards has recognized Animation Director Rob Coleman and his crew for the Yoda sequences, being nominated for Best Digital Acting Performance. For the rest of the nominations go here.