A prize will be 'awarded' to the student who sells the most tickets.
an 'awards' ceremony [=a ceremony at which awards are given out]
The company is 'awarding' the contract to the lowest bidder.
(..) that keeps picking up minors? Chief Massey, you've served the department for over years, the last ten years as chief, And you've received numerous citations and awards, - Is that not so? - That's correct, Did you ever tell Deputy Foster what to say to the grand jury? No, sir, (..)1994 The Glass Shield