Quick definitions from WordNet (award)
▸ noun: a grant made by a law court ("He criticized the awarding of compensation by the court")
▸ noun: a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction ("An award for bravery")
▸ noun: something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery
▸ verb: give, especially as a reward
▸ verb: give on the basis of merit
▸ verb: bestow an honor upon
▸ Also see award
▸ noun: a grant made by a law court ("He criticized the awarding of compensation by the court")
▸ noun: a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction ("An award for bravery")
▸ noun: something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery
▸ verb: give, especially as a reward
▸ verb: give on the basis of merit
▸ verb: bestow an honor upon
▸ Also see award