awardwinning

Awardwinning is an adjective used to describe something that has received one or more awards. It signals recognition by authoritative bodies or institutions and is commonly applied to creative works such as films, books, music, and performances, as well as products, companies, and individuals.

The standard spelling in most style guides is award-winning, a hyphenated compound adjective formed from award and winning. When placed before a noun, it typically takes a hyphen: an award-winning novel; after a linking verb it may be used predicatively: The novel is award-winning. Some sources may appear with the form awardwinning or with different hyphenation in branding, but these are nonstandard or stylistic choices.

The phrase emphasizes external validation rather than intrinsic quality alone; it can derive from juried competitions, peer-voted prizes, or critical consensus. In practice, it is a flexible label used across industries to indicate recognized merit.

However, the significance of an award depends on the prestige of the awarding body, and some critics warn of award inflation, where many works receive minor prizes. For writers and producers, listing awards can aid discoverability and credibility but should reflect accuracy and be verifiable. The term is widely understood, but care is advised to avoid overstatement or misrepresentation in promotional materials.