text: The New York Film Critics ' Circle also gives special stand-alone awards to individuals and\/or organizations that they believe have made significant contributions to the art of cinema that includes other film critics , film restorers , historians and service organizations .
simplified: New York Film Critics Circle Awards are awards given every year to honor excellence in cinema worldwide by an organization of film critics from New York City-based publications . It is considered one of the most important film critics awards in North America .