award · verb T often passive /əˈwɔːrd/
award
B2 to give money or a prize following an official decision
Dictionary examples:
He was awarded the Nobel Prize for physics.
The university has awarded her a $500 travel grant.
Learner example:
As you will see, I was awarded a grade A. (First Certificate in English; B2; Greek)
award · noun C /əˈwɔːrd/
award
B2 a prize given to someone for something they have achieved
Dictionary examples:
the Academy Award for Best Director
Both films have received/won several awards.
Learner example:
He became world-famous when he won the Oscar award for best song last year. (First Certificate in English; B2; Spanish)