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Prepositions with nouns

Award with of and for

Award commonly takes for to show the reason or purpose. Of award is not a standard fixed combination, though it may appear in larger noun phrases.

Quick answer

Which is correct: of award or for award?

Use for award when referring to eligibility, nomination, or purpose, such as nominated for an award. Of award is uncommon as a direct phrase and usually belongs to a longer structure like presentation of an award.

She was nominated for an award.
The committee met for award consideration.
The presentation of the award lasted ten minutes.

Choose the pattern by meaning

These forms are not interchangeable. Choose the construction by meaning, not by which preposition appears most often.

1
award for + achievement

Giving the reason for an award

Use for to explain why someone receives an award.

He received an award for innovation.
2
eligible for an award

Qualification or nomination

Use for after adjectives and verbs about eligibility or selection.

The film is eligible for an award this year.
3
presentation of the award

Showing possession or process

Of is natural in larger noun phrases about giving or describing an award.

The presentation of the award was televised.

See the difference in context

The same subject can take different constructions because each sentence answers a different question.

Construction
Example
Meaning
for award
The project was submitted for award review.
used for purpose, eligibility, or reason
of award
The announcement of the award surprised everyone.
used inside a larger noun phrase, not usually as a fixed pair
award for bravery
She received an award for bravery.
shows the achievement or reason
award of damages
The court approved an award of damages.
legal use meaning a grant or amount

Common mistakes

Some combinations appear in real text but do not mean what learners often assume.

Using of instead of for after receive

Receive usually takes award directly or award for plus a reason.

✕ She received an award of leadership. ✓ She received an award for leadership.

Using bare for award unnaturally

Award often needs an article in general contexts.

✕ He won for award. ✓ He won an award.

Confusing legal and general uses

Award of is common in legal English but not in everyday achievement contexts.

✓ The court issued an award of compensation.

Quick practice

Choose the expression that matches the intended meaning.

1. She received an award ___ community service.
2. The presentation ___ the award started late.
3. The actor was nominated ___ an award.

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Frequently asked questions

Is for award correct?

Yes, especially in phrases about eligibility, purpose, or review.

Can I say of award?

Usually only inside a longer phrase such as announcement of the award.

Which preposition follows award to show a reason?

Use for, as in an award for excellence.

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