1. the act or process of giving prizes, honors, or payments

1. present participle of award; giving or granting something as a prize, honor, or payment

Examples

• The committee is awarding scholarships to deserving students.
• She is awarding first place to the best science project.
• The awarding of the Nobel Prize takes place in December.
• The judge is awarding damages to the plaintiff.
• The awarding ceremony will be held next Friday.
• They are awarding contracts to local businesses.
• The awarding of medals concluded the competition.