ADJ

annual
national
coveted, highest, major, prestigious, special, top
bravery, design, literary, man of the match, etc.
His goalkeeping won him the man of the match award

VERB + AWARD

give sb, hand out, make (sb), present (sb with)
The award was made for his work in cancer research
carry off, earn (sb), get, receive, win
Stephen's quick thinking has earned him a bravery award
accept

AWARD + VERB

go to sb
The best director award went to Sam Mendes for 'American Beauty'

AWARD + NOUN

ceremony, scheme

PREP

~ for
the award for best actor
~ from
to receive an award from the Queen

ADJ

compensatory, discretionary, mandatory
pay
The union is unhappy with this year's pay award
damages, libel

VERB + AWARD

get, receive
make
The judge has the power to make discretionary awards