The Awards
Best known as the organization behind the movie industry’s most prestigious honor, the Oscar, the Academy encourages excellence in filmmaking through a range of coveted awards. While the Oscar statuette – a symbol admired around the world – acknowledges the very highest level of achievement, every form of Academy recognition, be it a certificate, plaque or other form of trophy, carries significance like none other in the world of movies.
Academy Awards
86th Academy Awards
The 86th Academy Awards took place Sunday, March 2, 2014 at the Hollywood & Highland Center. More
Governors Awards
The Academy’s Highest Honors
The Governors Awards is an annual event celebrating awards conferred by the Academy's Board of Governors – the Irving G. Thalberg Memorial Award, the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award and the Honorary Award. More
Scientific & Technical Awards
Better Movies Through Science
The Sci-Tech Awards honor the innovators whose contributions have changed the way movies are made and presented. Explore a list of past winners and ceremonies or find out about how to apply. More
Student Academy Awards
Filmmaking’s Next Generation
Over 500 college and university filmmakers compete annually for awards and cash grants. Past recipients have included Spike Lee, Trey Parker, Bob Saget, John Lasseter and Robert Zemeckis. Learn more or apply online. More
Academy Nicholl Fellowships in Screenwriting
For a Nicholl Night to Remember
Four individual writers and one writing team have been selected as winners of the 2013 Academy Nicholl Fellowships in Screenwriting competition. More
