Definition: 1. A prize or certificate that a person is given for doing something well. 2. To make an official decision to give sth to sb as a payment, prize, etc. 3. A prize such as money, etc. for sth that sb has done.
'award' example sentence:
We are not told how this action is being funded, or who is to benefit and to what extent from any award of damages.
First they award a valuable cash prize to a prominent female scientist.
She went to New York to receive the award in person.
Schools award scholarships for high academic achievement.
She will present the trophies to the award winners.
I believe I'm the oldest person to win this award.
The award for the oratorical contest was made by a jury of nine professors.