Is an academy award the same thing as an Oscar award?

Question:The Academy of Motion Picture Arts And Sciences (AMPAS) gives out the Academy Awards, a.k.a. The Oscars

So, in a nutshell, yes.

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: The Academy of Motion Picture Arts And Sciences (AMPAS) gives out the Academy Awards, a.k.a. The Oscars

So, in a nutshell, yes.

Yes.