diff --git a/.github/workflows/extend-awards.yml b/.github/workflows/extend-awards.yml
index 0ef19d22..11c15f77 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/extend-awards.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/extend-awards.yml
@@ -7,6 +7,7 @@ on:
       - master
 permissions:
   pull-requests: write
+  contents: write
 jobs:
   if_merged:
     if: |