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Also known as medal, honour, honor, prize, Awards and Prizes

thumb|Some of the trophies earned by the NJROTC unit of [[Port Charlotte High School.]]

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An award is a trophy, medal, or other recognition given to acknowledge achievement or excellence in a particular activity or competition. Awards matter because they honor accomplishment, motivate continued effort, and provide tangible recognition of someone's hard work or skill.

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recognition
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Golden Globe.jpg
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prize
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Category:Awards
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Category:Wikipedia categories named after awards
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thumb|Some of the trophies earned by the NJROTC unit of [[Port Charlotte High School.]]

An award, sometimes called a distinction, is given to a recipient as a token of recognition of excellence in a certain field. When the token is a medal, ribbon or other item designed for wearing, it is known as a decoration.

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