diff --git a/.github/workflows/extend-awards.yml b/.github/workflows/extend-awards.yml
index 11c15f77..f6e08f10 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/extend-awards.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/extend-awards.yml
@@ -8,6 +8,7 @@ on:
 permissions:
   pull-requests: write
   contents: write
+  issues: read
 jobs:
   if_merged:
     if: |