授奖 (shòu jiǎng) is a verb meaning 'to present an award' or 'to confer an award.' It combines 授 (shòu), meaning 'to grant,' 'to confer,' or 'to bestow,' and 奖 (jiǎng), meaning 'award,' 'prize,' or 'reward.' Together, they emphasize the formal act of handing over recognition—typically by an authority figure or organization—to honor achievement, service, or excellence.

This word is commonly used in official, ceremonial, or institutional contexts: graduation ceremonies, corporate award nights, national honors, or academic competitions. It carries a tone of dignity and formality, and is rarely used in casual speech. While 奖 alone can appear in compound words like 奖状 (award certificate) or 奖金 (bonus), 授奖 specifically highlights the *act of presenting*, not the award itself or the recipient’s feeling. It often appears with subjects like 校长 (principal), 政府 (government), or 组委会 (organizing committee).