Award
Anawardis something given to a person or group of people to recognize that they have done something very good. Usual awards aremedal,trophy,ribbon,certificate,orplaquefor example. Sometimes awards are calledprizes,such as theNobel Prize.
Awards can be given by any person or institution.Governmentsandmilitariesoften give awards to their citizens for contributions they have made to the nation. This recognition can be given during the person's lifetime or even after they have died. In the United States if a military member receives aposthumousaward it is generally presented to their family members or next of kin.[1]This can include medals like theMedal of Honor;promotions to the next higher grade or naming a building or ship after them.
Someentertainmentawards are:
- Academy Awards
- Emmy Awards
- Grammy Awards
- Harry OppenheimerFellowship Award
- Juno Awards
References
[change|change source]- ↑"Army Regulation 600-8-22:Military awards".United States Army.8 July 2007. Archived fromthe originalon 20 February 2013.RetrievedJanuary 1,2013.
