The Tony Awards, also known as the Antoinette Perry Awards, are an annual awards ceremony held in New York City to recognize excellence in Broadway theatre. The awards are presented by the American Theatre Wing and The Broadway League and are considered the highest honor for any professional working in the theatre industry. The awards are named after Antoinette Perry, an actress, director, producer, and co-founder of the American Theatre Wing. The awards are given in various categories, including Best Musical, Best Play, Best Revival of a Musical, Best Revival of a Play, Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role, Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role, and many more.