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Common collocations with award in American Collocation

award noun countable

US /əˈwɔrd/

important and desirable

coveted
major
prestigious
top

The prestigious award is in recognition of his work in regenerating the town.

when or where the award is given

annual
international
national
regional

Manufactured in Sweden these ladders have been the recipient of 10 international awards for innovation.

bravery
design
excellence
gallantry
lifetime achievement

The ambulance staff who saved a man buried alive have been nominated for a bravery award.

win an award

accept
achieve
collect
get
receive
scoop
win

In its first year of business, the restaurant scooped the silver award in the town’s Food and Drink Awards.

give an award

award
give
present

Recognition of his overall contribution to athletics came when he was awarded the prestigious Olympic Torch award.

be suggested as a possible winner

be nominated for
be recommended for
be shortlisted for

The film was nominated for a staggering 125 awards.