legacy Oscar
An Academy Award perceived to have been given in recognition of the awardee's career and performances in prior films, rather than for the performance specifically nominated
Jay: Did you know that Al Pacino's only Academy Award was for 'Scent of a Woman'? He was 52!
Vicki: I've never head of that film. Definitely a legacy Oscar.
Vicki: I've never head of that film. Definitely a legacy Oscar.