The phrase "awards clout" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe the influence or power that comes from receiving awards or recognition in a particular field.
Example: "Winning the prestigious award not only boosted her confidence but also awards clout in the industry, opening doors to new opportunities."
Alternatives: "grants influence" or "provides leverage".
The low-budgeted "Support the Girls" opened in a piddly 35 theaters, so its awards clout isn't widespread.
In terms of box office or awards clout, she doesn't expect another "Winter's Bone" ― but she still has a lot riding on the release.
12 Ray Romano, "The Big Sick" Riding the wave that made "The Big Sick" one of summer's indie success stories, Ray Romano has helped to ignite its awards clout over the past couple of months, joining director/star/co-writer Kumail Nanjiani and others for press appearances and industry events.
In the same way she feels a responsibility to shed a light on underseen corners of the American vista, she feels a responsibility to her dozens of colleagues from "Leave No Trace". In terms of box office or awards clout, she doesn't expect another "Winter's Bone" ― but she still has a lot riding on the release.
This hearty tale of a racist curmudgeon who finds redemption through friendship with a young immigrant neighbour was originally timed to take advantage of what producers expected to be considerable awards season clout.
This year, pundits suggest that the popular and critical acclaim for the likes of The Artist may mean the Globes get back on track as an awards ceremony with real clout.
Ms. Maye, who was given the Mabel Mercer Award, imparted an exuberant clout to a Jerry Herman medley ("The Best of Times" and "It's Today!"), which was all the more moving coming from the voice of a woman in her 80s with inexhaustible stamina and joie de vivre.
In 2009 the SEC voted to propose curbing "pay to play" practices by barring investment firms from providing management services for two years if they contribute to politicians who have clout in awarding contracts to managers of public pension plans.
Promotion-minded stars and studios have put their clout behind the awards in order to court Oscar nominations, for which balloting closes Feb. 1. "Sense and Sensibility," which had received six nominations, also won a Golden Globe for best screenplay.
The Observer award has continued to have clout and we are proud to name it amongst our achievements.
Its huge oil discoveries turbocharged Brazil's economy, enabling the country to project clout when it was awarded the Olympics.
