Every year, the Academy Awards are given out to honour the exceptional work of movie actors, directors, and others in the film business. These prizes, known as Oscars, are given out at a formal ceremony in Hollywood. The most prestigious award is called the Best Picture Oscar. The other categories include best actor, actress, supporting actor/actress, director, screenwriter, and film. The awards are administered by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS). Films must be in release status to be considered for an award. AMPAS members who have achieved acclaim in their fields can become members of various committees that help decide which films will receive awards consideration. Members who have been active for at least three years may be elected to one of these committees. Films are selected for review by two separate committees: the Executive Committee and the Awards Committee. The Executive Committee makes decisions on issues such as new member elections and changes to the bylaws that govern the Academy. They meet about six times a year in different cities around the world. The vote on who should win each prize is made by a special group of people within the Academy: the Awards Committee. This committee reviews all the submitted films and selects those it believes are most deserving of an award. The President of the United States invites members of the Academy to attend the annual State of the Union address.