The OBIE (4 letters) is an award given out by the American Theatre Wing since 1956. The OBIES (5 letters) are awards given out by the Village Voice newspaper since 1956. The EMMY (4 letters) is an award given out by the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences since 1949. The OSCAR (5 letters) is an award given out by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences since 1929. All four awards have been given out since 1956 and are considered some of the most prestigious awards in their respective fields.