I used to think this verb in Turkish lobe of my brain and use it with 'with' but later I learned; that it doesn't take 'with'. Just 'award + noun'.
[VERB] be V-ed n, V n n
If someone is awarded something such as a prize or an examination mark, it is given to them.
She was awarded the prize for both films...
For his dedication the Mayor awarded him a medal of merit.
[VERB] V n to n, V n n
To award something to someone means to decide that it will be given to that person.
We have awarded the contract to a British shipyard...
A High Court judge had awarded him £6 million damages.
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