An Academy Award is an accolade bestowed by the American Academy
of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS)[1] to recognize excellence of
professionals in the film industry, including directors, actors, and writers.
The oscar statuette is officially
named the Academy Award of Merit and is one of nine types of Academy Awards. The
formal ceremony at which the Awards of Merit are presented is one of the most
prominent award ceremonies in the world, and is televised live in more than 100
countries annually, however the first broadcast was not televised. It is also
the oldest award ceremony in the media; its alents, the Grammy
Awards (for music), Emmy Awards (for television), and Tony Awards (for theatre)
are modeled after the Academy.