Damsel distributes awards (6)

I believe the answer is:

medals

'awards' is the definition.
(I know this)

'damsel distributes' is the wordplay.
'distributes' is an anagram indicator (I've seen 'distributing' mean this).
'damsel' anagrammed gives 'MEDALS'.

(Other definitions for medals that I've seen before include "Metal discs given as awards" , "Military decorations" , "Gongs" , "Awards for damsel" , "Small metal discs as awards - think Olympic games" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.

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