--- title: Award Schema: Structuring Achievements for AI Search slug: award schema --- ### Guide ### Why Award Schema Matters Award schema helps AI engines understand and verify your professional recognition. Assistants view structured awards as proof of expertise. ### How to Add It - Use Award or CreativeWork schema. - Include the title, organization, and year. - Publish both JSON and YAML versions. - Link to it in your AI sitemap. ### The Payoff Brands implementing award schema appear more credible in AI results, particularly for service-based and professional industries.