award



award to

To bestow something upon someone. A noun can be used between "award" and "to." Our boss awarded the promotion to Joel. The All-Star Game has been awarded to the city of Columbus.
See also: award

award something (to someone) (for something)

 and award (someone) something (for something)
to give a prize or reward to someone (for something). The committee awarded a plaque to Andy for his loyalty. They awarded prizes for efficiency to two different people.

award something to someone or something

[for a judge or other legal entity] to decide in favor of a person or group. The judge awarded the judgment to the plaintiff. The jury awarded a large sum to the smaller company.
See also: award

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Ben (1)BENEnglish, German, Dutch
Renatere-NAH-tə (German), rə-NAH-tə (Dutch)German, Dutch, Norwegian
Anatol-Polish
SlavĚNa-Czech
Karin['ka:rin]
JesperYES-pərDanish