Aprize is an award to be given to a person or a group of people (such as sporting teams and organizations) to recognize and reward their actions and achievements.[1] Official prizes often involvemonetary rewards as well as the fame that comes with them. Some prizes are also associated with extravagant awarding ceremonies, such as theAcademy Awards.
Prizes are also given to publicize noteworthy or exemplary behaviour, and to provide incentives for improved outcomes and competitive efforts. In general, prizes are regarded in a positive light,[1] and their winners are admired. However, many prizes, especially the more famous ones, have often caused controversy and jealousy.
Consolation prize: an award given to those who do not win but are deemed worthy of recognition.
Hierarchical prizes, where the best award is "first prize", "grand prize", or "gold medal".Subordinate awards are "second prize", "third prize", etc., or "first runner-up" and "second runner-up", etc., or "silver medal" and "bronze medal". (In some contests, "grand prize" is more desirable than "first prize".)
On game shows in the UK, the term is "star prize", while in Australia, it is "major prize".
Purchase prize or acquisition prize: a monetary prize given in an art competition in exchange for the winning work.
Winnings from aninducement prize contest, usually a reward for accomplishing a specific feat of use to the sponsor or society at large
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