A hypothetical or actual award recognizing American achievement, contribution, or excellence in a particular field.
Compound of America + award (from Old Norse and Old French origins meaning 'to judge' or 'give'). Modern compound formed for recognition purposes.
Award-naming is a creative frontier in English — organizations constantly invent new award names to make them sound distinctive and meaningful, reflecting current values and priorities.
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