awarding
n. B2 Upper Intermediate US //əˈwɔɹdɪŋ// UK //ɐwˈɔːdɪŋ// award·ing
n. the act of giving someone a prize or honor for their work or achievement. You use this when someone receives recognition for doing something well.
n. the action of conferring a prize, honor, or recognition upon a person or group. The present participle of 'award'.
The school is awarding prizes to the top students.
The committee is awarding the scholarship to students with high grades.
The jury is awarding the first prize to the artist whose work best captures the theme of resilience.
Usage
The verb is transitive and takes a direct object.