Academic Honors

noun a prize or distinction awarded for excellence

adjective having a blue color or of the highest quality

• The blue ribbon was awarded to the top student in the academic competition.
• I heard that Sarah won the blue ribbon for her amazing baking skills.
• Check out that blue ribbon on the fastest car in the race!
• She always strives for the blue ribbon in everything she does.

noun the action of praising or approving of someone or something

• The employee received a commendation for his exceptional work ethic.
• I heard Sarah got a commendation for her project presentation.
• Dude, you totally deserve a commendation for acing that exam!
• The artist's latest masterpiece is a commendation of beauty and creativity.

noun a thing given as a reward to the winner of a competition or race

adjective coming before all others in time or order; earliest; being the most prominent in a particular quality or category

• She was awarded first prize in the prestigious piano competition.
• He won first prize in the talent show last night.
• She totally snagged first prize in the art contest.
• Achieving your dreams is like winning first prize in life's competition.

verb to formally suggest someone for a position or office

• The committee will nominate a candidate for the upcoming election.
• I think we should nominate Sarah for the position.
• Let's nominate John because he's the best fit for the job.
• I nominate this book for the award of best fiction novel.