An award is an achievement given to a person or group of people to recognize excellence in a certain field. Trophies, certificates, and plaques are common award objects. Oftentimes, the award is given periodically with the recipients' names engraved on the object, which is then placed in a prominent location in a building or room. This is a common business practice to reward an 'employee of the month.'1 Lifetime achievement awards
A lifetime achievement award is an award given to an individual to honor his or her life-long contributions. Many organizations give out such awards, including entertainment, sports, academia, and charity.
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In Australia an award is also the minimum wage for a particular occupation, based on the skills required for a particular occupation. See award (Australian industrial relations).
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