Academy Awards, USA

Academy Awards, USA

American awards given annually for excellence in cinematic achievements
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Academy Awards, USA
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The Academy Awards, or "Oscars", is an annual American awards ceremony hosted by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) to recognize excellence in cinematic achievements in the United States film industry as assessed by the Academy's voting membership. The various category winners are awarded a copy of a statuette, officially called the Academy Award of Merit, which has become commonly known by its nickname "Oscar." The awards, first presented in 1929 at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel, are overseen by AMPAS.

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Awarded for
Excellence in cinematic achievements
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United States
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First awarded
May 16, 1929; 90 years ago (1929-05-16)
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