Awards And Recognition Vocabulary

noun the act of placing or bestowing a crown on someone or something

adjective describing the act of placing or bestowing a crown on someone or something

• The crowning ceremony took place at the royal palace.
• The crowning moment of the party was when the cake was brought out.
• That new movie is the crowning jewel of the summer blockbuster season.
• Winning the championship was the crowning achievement of her career.

noun a large medal, typically worn as a decoration or awarded as a prize

adjective medallion (used to describe something resembling or shaped like a medallion)

• The medallion was presented to the winner of the academic excellence award.
• She wore a beautiful medallion around her neck at the party.
• Check out the bling on that medallion!
• The medallion symbolized his achievement and hard work.

noun the act of officially suggesting someone for a position, award, or honor

• The nomination process for the award is now open to all eligible candidates.
• I heard that Tom got a nomination for best actor in the upcoming movie awards.
• Did you see that Jenny got a nom for prom queen? She's so popular!
• His nomination as team captain was seen as a sign of his leadership abilities.

noun a flat, thin piece of metal or stone with writing on it, typically used as a memorial or for decoration

• The plaque on the wall commemorates the founding of the university.
• I got a plaque for winning first place in the science fair!
• Check out the cool plaque I got for my birthday!
• The plaque of guilt weighed heavy on his conscience.