An award is something given to a person, a group of people, or an organization to recognize their excellence in a certain field; a certificate of excellence. Awards are often signified by trophies, titles, , commemorative plaques, medals, badges, pins, or ribbons. An award may carry a monetary prize given to the recipient; for example, the Nobel Prize for contributions to society or the Pulitzer Prize for literary achievements. An award may also simply be a public of excellence, without any tangible or prize.

Award Software International Inc. was a BIOS manufacturer founded in 1983, and headquartered in Mountain View, California, United States.