accolade vs award

accolade and award both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
accolade	Yes	No	No	No
award	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, accolade and award are synonyms defined as:

accolade and award: a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction

Other synonyms of accolade include honor, honour, laurels.

accolade (noun)	award (noun)
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction	a grant made by a law court
	a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
	something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery

accolade (verb)	award (verb)
	give, especially as an honor or reward
	give as judged due or on the basis of merit