award vs honor

award and honor both are nouns.

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

As nouns, award and honor are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of award include accolade, honour, laurels.

award (noun)	honor (noun)
a grant made by a law court	the quality of being honorable and having a good name
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction	a woman's virtue or chastity
something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery	a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
	the state of being honored

award (verb)	honor (verb)
give, especially as an honor or reward	accept as pay
give as judged due or on the basis of merit	bestow honor or rewards upon
	show respect towards