The award will be presented in a ceremony on November 25 in Liege, Belgium.
Jankovics is being honored for his achievements as "an extraordinary animator and film-maker," according to the announcement statement. He is the co-founder the DUNA TV (1992), a Hungarian-speaking channel with English subtitles. His many animation credits include three full-length Hungarian films, work with Disney Studio, and managing director of Pannonia Film studio.