Major Award Category Winners from the 81st Annual Academy Awards

Best Picture
Slumdog Millionaire

Best Actor
Sean Penn
Milk

Best Actress
Kate Winslet
The Reader

Best Supporting Actor
Heath Ledger
The Dark Knight

Best Supporting Actress
Penelope Cruz
Vicky Cristina Barcelona

Best Animated Film
Wall-E

Best Director
Danny Boyle
Slumdog Millionaire

Best Adapted Screenplay
Simon Beaufoy
Slumdog Millionaire

Best Original Screenplay
Dustin Lance Black
Milk