Prize facts for kids

Kids Encyclopedia Facts

A prize is a special award given to a person or a group. It's a way to say "great job!" for something good they have done. Many official prizes come with money and make the winners famous. Some are even given out at big, fancy events, like the Oscars for movies.

What is a Prize?

Prizes are given for many reasons. They can honor special people or celebrate excellent behavior. Prizes also encourage people to do their best in competitions. Most people see prizes as a good thing, and they often admire the winners. However, some famous prizes can cause disagreements or make others feel a bit jealous.

Different Kinds of Prizes

There are many types of prizes, depending on the event:

First prize, second prize, third prize: These are given to the top finishers in a competition.
Consolation prize: This award goes to people who didn't win the main event but still deserve some recognition.
Booby prize: This is usually a funny prize given as a joke to the person who finished last.

Images for kids

A car prize at a shopping mall in Indonesia
Skateboarders excited to receive a free skateboard deck as a prize at a skate contest, 2021

In Spanish: Premio para niños

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