The Academy Awards , commonly known as the Oscars , are awards for artistic and technical merit in film. [1][2] They are presented annually by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) in the United States in recognition of excellence in cinematic achievements, as assessed by the Academy 's voting membership. [3] The Oscars are widely considered to be the most prestigious awards in the film industry. [4] The major award categories, known as the Academy Awards of Merit, [5] are ... The 97th Academy Awards | 2025from Elton John: Never Too Late; Music and Lyric by Elton John, Brandi Carlile, Andrew Watt and Bernie Taupin The complete list of winners at the 97th annual Academy Awards . By Shivani Gonzalez Read the highlights of the 2025 Oscars . The race to the Oscars was more of a marathon than a sprint, with a few ... Since 1929, the Oscars have recognized excellence in cinematic achievements.For a complete list of winners for the 97th Oscars , click here.
