laurels vs award

laurels and award both are nouns.

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

As nouns, laurels and award are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of laurels include accolade, honor, honour.

laurels (noun)	award (noun)
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction	a grant made by a law court
the state of being honored	a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
	something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery

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