verb

1. To give by sentence or judicial determination; to assign or apportion, after careful regard to the nature of the case; to adjudge

   “the arbitrators awarded damages to the complainant”

2. To determine; to make or grant an award.

3. To give (an award).

   “Four or five of these medals are awarded every year.”

Synonyms: crown, bestow

noun

1. The act of bestowing an award.

2. The act of giving by official decision such as giving a contract.