noun
prize winner; award recipient
A person who has received a prize or award. Neutral, formal enough for ceremonies and news.
今年のノーベル賞受賞者が発表された。
This year's Nobel Prize winners have been announced.
受賞者には賞状とトロフィーが贈られた。
The award recipients were given a certificate and a trophy.
Homophone; 受章者 means 'recipient of a decoration/medal', often in an official honors context.
Compound of 受賞 (receiving a prize) + 者 (person).