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received an award vs obtained an award

Both phrases are correct and can be used interchangeably to indicate that someone has been given an award.

Explained by Michele A.
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Last updated: August 20, 2024

received an award

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate that someone has been given an award or recognition for an achievement.

Examples:

She received an award for her outstanding performance.
He received an award for his contributions to the community.

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Question: Speech Ideas for Receiving an Award. I would like to have some idea how to answer after having received an award as best supplier. By Umberto.
Rudy Provoost and Sharon MacBeath received an award for their "reciprocal working relationship" at the 12th annual CEO/HR Director awards. Rudy Provoost ...
The group was inducted into Canada's Walk of Fame in 2007. In the same year received an award for People's Choice Awards for the category Favorite Group.
This local university president just received an award worth $500,000 (Video). Sep 24, 2015, 7:52am EDT Updated Sep 24, 2015, 9:07am EDT. Industries ...

Alternatives:

was awarded an award
was honored with an award
was presented with an award
was given an award
achieved an award

obtained an award

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate that someone has acquired an award or recognition for an achievement.

Examples:

She obtained an award for her research in the field.
He obtained an award for his exceptional leadership skills.

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Jul 29, 2011 ... On 18 October 2010, during the annual ceremony «Enduring Vision» at Cipriani Wall Street, NY, Elena and Viktor Pinchuk obtained an award ...
against the principals and the partnership, but obtained an award of attorneys' fees. The court in its written opinion cited the “thorough, conscientious and ...
Mr. Fiotto not only defeated all claims against the principals and the partnership, but obtained an award of attorneys' fees. The court in its written opinion cited ...
We obtained an award after a trial of $1.8 million against the broker and his employer, the largest organization of independent financial advisers in the United ...

Alternatives:

received an award
was awarded an award
was honored with an award
was presented with an award
was given an award

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