Award
Part of speech: verb
Definition: To give by sentence or judicial determination; to assign or apportion, after careful regard to the nature of the case; to adjudge; as, the arbitrators awarded damages to the complainant. To determine; to make or grant an award.
Part of speech: noun
Definition: A judgment, sentence, or final decision. Specifically: The decision of arbitrators in a case submitted. The paper containing the decision of arbitrators; that which is warded. A trophy or medal; something that denotes an accomplishment, especially in a competition. Care, keeping. A negotiated minimum wage that is set for a particular trade or industry.
Example sentence: To be honored by your peers is incredibly gratifying and I am so thankful to my colleagues across the league for this recognition. I'm also grateful to the talented and dedicated coaching staff I work with every day in Toronto. To be recognized with an award that bears Michael H. Goldberg's name is very special.
Awarding
Part of speech: verb
Definition: To give by sentence or judicial determination; to assign or apportion, after careful regard to the nature of the case; to adjudge