awardee

[/əˈwɔːrdiː/]
nounpl: awardees
premiado, ganhador, contemplado
1. A person who receives an award, prize, or honor
The awardee was announced at the ceremony last night.
O premiado foi anunciado na cerimônia noite passada.
2. A recipient of a grant, scholarship, or similar recognition
Each scholarship awardee must maintain a 3.5 GPA.
Cada contemplado com bolsa deve manter uma média de 3,5.
3. The winning party in a competition or contest
The film festival awardee received international recognition.
O premiado do festival de cinema recebeu reconhecimento internacional.
In the United States, 'awardee' is commonly used in academic, corporate, and entertainment contexts to formally recognize recipients. In Brazil, 'premiado' is the standard term used in similar formal contexts, particularly in festivals, competitions, and institutional awards. The term reflects a formal, official recognition style common in both cultures.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
recipientwinnergranteelaureatehonoree
Antonyms / Antônimos
losernon-recipient

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
premiado
Most common translation in Brazil
General Brazilian
ganhador
Alternative when emphasizing winner aspect
General Brazilian
contemplado
Often used for scholarship or grant recipients
Portugal
premiado/galardoado
Portuguese uses similar terms with slight formality preference

Related Words

awardprizegrantscholarshiphonorrecognition

Related Idioms & Phrases

the awardee of the year
among the awardees
selected awardees
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