The Toronto Film Critics Association Award is an annual accolade presented by the Toronto Film Critics Association to recognize outstanding achievements in film. Established in 2009, the award honors excellence in various categories, including Best Film, Best Director, and Best Actor, among others. The awards are determined by a group of film critics based in Toronto, Canada, who evaluate films released in the previous year. The winners are announced in December, coinciding with the holiday season, and the awards aim to highlight both mainstream and independent cinema.