n. 25B6; verb the society awarded him a silver medal : GIVE, grant, accord, assign; confer on, bestow on, present to, endow with, decorate with.
25B6; noun
an award for high-quality service : PRIZE, trophy, medal, decoration; reward; informal gong.
a libel award : PAYMENT, settlement, compensation.
the Arts Council gave him an award of £1,500 : GRANT, scholarship, endowment; Brit. bursary.
the award of an honorary doctorate : CONFERRAL, conferment, bestowal, presentation.