Until 2010, winners returned their statuettes to the Academy and had to wait several weeks to have their names inscribed on their respective Oscars. Since 2010, winners have had the option of having engraved nameplates applied to their statuettes at an inscription-processing station at the Governor's Ball, a party held immediately after the Oscar ceremony.
Until 2010, victors returned their trophies to the Academy and had to wait numerous weeks to have their names engraved on their respective Oscars. Since 2010, winners have had the choice of having personalized nameplates affixed to their trophies at an engraving-processing station at the Governor's Ball, a celebration held right after the Oscar ceremony.