diff --git a/.github/workflows/extend-awards.yml b/.github/workflows/extend-awards.yml
index 1f2806fc..0ef19d22 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/extend-awards.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/extend-awards.yml
@@ -5,6 +5,8 @@ on:
     types: [ closed ]
     branches:
       - master
+permissions:
+  pull-requests: write
 jobs:
   if_merged:
     if: |