award vs accolade

award and accolade both are nouns.

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

As nouns, award and accolade are synonyms defined as:

award and accolade: a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction

Other synonyms of award include honor, honour, laurels.

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

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