1. people or organizations that give prizes, grants, or honors to others
Usage: plural of awarder

Examples

• The awarders announced the scholarship recipients at the ceremony.
• Committee members served as awarders for the science fair competition.
• The awarders carefully reviewed all nominations before making their decision.
• Local business leaders acted as awarders for the community service awards.
• The awarders praised the high quality of this year's submissions.
• University officials were the awarders of honorary degrees at graduation.