award

IPA: ʌwˈɔrd

(law) A judgment, sentence, or final decision. Specifically: The decision of arbitrators in a case submitted.
(law) The paper containing the decision of arbitrators; that which is warded.
(academia) Funding that has been granted for the conduct of a research project.
A trophy or medal; something that denotes an accomplishment, especially in a competition. A prize or honor based on merit.
(Australia, NZ, industrial relations) A negotiated set of employment conditions and minimum wages for a particular trade or industry; an industrial award.

(intransitive) To determine; to make or grant an award.
(transitive) To give (an award).
(transitive) To give (a person) an award.
(transitive, law) To give by sentence or judicial determination; to assign or apportion, after careful regard to the nature of the case.

Examples of "award" in Sentences

But the award is also likely to trigger anger among nationalists who see it as a slap in China's face.
More information about the award is available here, and a picture of Neil and the award is available here.
But on reflection does it not just show what sort of world we live in when the award is actually given to them?
This award is arguably the most prestigious offered to a contemporary designer in Australia, with a prize of $30,000.
As you may have noticed, I am making some changes to the site in preparation for changes in the way the award is administered.
Ronnie Barron, an agent with the UT & TSU Extension in Cheatham County, can add the title award-winning photographer to his list of many accomplishments.
In keeping with Cooper-Hewitt's definition of design as a force for change, the jury for the award is asked to take into account the extent to which the general public has benefited from the explorations and achievements of each nominee.