noun
- the act or process of giving prizes, honors, or payments
verb
- present participle of award; giving or granting something as a prize, honor, or payment
Examples
- The committee is awarding scholarships to deserving students.
- She is awarding first place to the best science project.
- The awarding of the Nobel Prize takes place in December.
- The judge is awarding damages to the plaintiff.
- The awarding ceremony will be held next Friday.
- They are awarding contracts to local businesses.
- The awarding of medals concluded the competition.