Winning a prize or placing in a contest; being awarded a prize or ranking high.
絵画コンテストで佳作に入賞した。
My painting placed (won an honorable mention) in the art contest.
入賞者には賞状と副賞が贈られる。
Winners receive a certificate and a prize.
全国大会で入賞するのが彼の目標だ。
His goal is to win a prize at the national competition.