Academy Awards . The Academy Awards , popularly known as the Oscars , are awards of merit presented annually by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences ( AMPAS ) to recognize excellence of professionals in the film industry , including directors , actors , and writers .
The Academy Awards , popularly known as the Oscars , are awards of merit presented annually by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences ( AMPAS ) to recognize excellence of professionals in the film industry , including directors , actors , and writers .