awards
n. countablen. prizes or honors given to people to recognize their hard work or success. You receive one when you win a competition or do something very well.
n. prizes, honors, or marks of recognition bestowed in honor of an achievement. Often used in the plural to refer to a formal ceremony or the general category of accolades.
She won several awards for her science project.
The film received multiple awards at the international festival, including best director and best screenplay.
While the prestige of these awards often translates into higher commercial sales, the primary value for many artists remains the peer recognition inherent in the nomination process.
Commonly used in the plural when referring to a ceremony ('the awards') or a collection of honors.