Award vs. Reward

Have you ever thought about the differences between 'award' and 'reward'? well, this lesson is for you, and I'm here to teach you everything.

What Are Their Main Differences?

Both 'award' and 'reward' refer to indicate praising someone for their hard work and efforts. However, a 'reward' is more casual and it can be a simple meal to show we appreciate something someone has done, but an 'award' is a special prize given to someone in a particular ceremony.

Differences

Generally speaking, an 'award' is an official prize given to someone in a particular ceremony to show gratitude. Look:

And the award goes to Mr. Dicaprio.

I got an award for the best article on movie analysis when I was a university student.

However, a 'reward' is less formal and it can even be a single word to show our recognition of someone's efforts. Look below:

When I got home, I expected mom and dad to get a small reward, but nothing.

Sometimes, it's an ac of kindness if you buy yourself some flowers as a reward.

Similarities

Both of these words indicate how someone recognizes another person's hard work and wants to praise them. Check out the following examples:

Not everyone is able to receive three Oscar awards in their lives.

As a reward to myself, I decided to take a day off work and have a picnic in the country.

Are They Interchangeable?

In spite of the fact that they are both given to show gratitude, we cannot use them interchangeably. If you take a look at the examples below, you will notice that we can never use 'reward' for special, formal prizes. However, a 'reward' can be buying yourself flowers. Compare:

✓ So, who won the Oscar award for best actress?

X So, who won the Oscar reward for best actress?

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