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Award or Reward?
What Is the Difference between "Award" and "Reward"?
"Award" and "reward" are easy to confuse.- "Award" is a mark of recognition (e.g., a medal) for an achievement. For example
- It is an award for winning the high jump.
- I don't deserve this award, but I have arthritis, and I don't deserve that either.
(Entertainer Jack Benny)
- "Reward" is something given in return for service or effort. For example:
- It is my reward for working all week without a break.
- The reward of suffering is experience.
(US President Harry S Truman)

More about "Award" and "Reward"
Award
An "award" is an honor (such as a medal or trophy) that somebody receives as a mark of recognition for an achievement. "Awards" are usually given after a decision made by a committee of judges.Example sentences with "award":
- He was given an award for 20 years' loyal service.
- I never knew I'd be in a musical, let alone win an award for one. (Actress Nicole Kidman)
- I feel a deep emotion and pride for the honor of having been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for 1992. (Activist Rigoberta Menchu)
Reward
A "reward" is something (usually money) given in return for a person's service, effort, or hardship.Example sentences with "reward":
- There is a reward for information about the burglary.
- We're offering a cash reward for the safe return of our dog.
- Goodness and hard work are rewarded with respect. (Rapper Luther Campbell)
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