diff --git a/nalc_awards/init.lua b/nalc_awards/init.lua
index 1a6fc28..ff0fd76 100644
--- a/nalc_awards/init.lua
+++ b/nalc_awards/init.lua
@@ -15,6 +15,11 @@
 
 if minetest.get_modpath("awards") then
 
+	-- Check if a player object is valid for awards.
+	local function player_ok(player)
+		return player and player.is_player and player:is_player() and not player.is_fake_player
+	end
+
 	-- Redéfinition de la description d'awards existant
 	local award = awards.registered_awards["award_mine3"]
 	award.description = award.description.." (Unlock the craft of 1 Quarry)"
@@ -145,7 +150,7 @@ if minetest.get_modpath("awards") then
 	-- Customize register_on_craft
 	minetest.register_on_craft(
 		function(itemstack, player, old_craft_grid, craft_inv)
-			if not player or itemstack:is_empty() then
+			if not player_ok(player) or itemstack:is_empty() then
 				return
 			end