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.
(..) George Washington. We hold these truths to be self-evident... that all men, and some dogs, are created equal. I hereby award Mr. Peabody a presidential pardon. Me, too. I've done worse. Huh? Uh, Mr. Peabody, look! (..)2014 Mr. Peabody & Sherman