"Top prize" refers to the highest or most valuable reward or recognition that can be obtained in a competition, contest, or event. It is the ultimate or highest achievement one can attain. Full definition
Self - driving vehicles, battery alternatives and analyses of galaxy clusters claim top prizes at global high school science competition. (sciencenews.org)
Top prize for the contest winner is $ 7,500 with a runner up prize of $ 2,500. (sparxtrading.com)
A quick glance at the credits page reveals that nearly all of these stories have won top prizes in Australian short story competitions, and it's no surprise. (bookbrowse.com)