award (one) (something) for (something)

award (one) (something) for (something)

To bestow something upon one for a particular reason. Our boss awarded Joel the promotion for his experience as an actuary. The committee awarded Patricia the research grant for all of her effort this semester.
See also: award
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • award
  • award (someone or something) (something)
  • award (something) to (one)
  • award to
  • get a gold star
  • one and one
  • hand over the reins
  • circle gets the square
  • walk away with
  • walk away with (something)