award-winning
UK: əˈwɔːdˌwɪnɪŋ | US: əˈwɔrdˌwɪnɪŋ
adj. having won an award or multiple awards; recognized for excellence.
The word combines "award" (from Old French esguarder, meaning "to consider, reward") and "winning" (from Old English winnan, meaning "to labor, strive, conquer"). The suffix "-ing" turns the verb "win" into an adjective, creating a compound that describes something or someone that has earned recognition through achievement. The logic reflects a progression from effort ("win") to formal recognition ("award").
The award-winning film captivated audiences worldwide.
She is an award-winning journalist known for her investigative reports.
The restaurant’s award-winning chef uses locally sourced ingredients.
His award-winning novel was translated into 20 languages.
The team developed an award-winning design for the new public park.