accolade

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Sir Tom received many honours and accolades throughout his career, including being knighted by the late Queen for his services to literature in 1997.

From BBC

He received many honours and accolades throughout his career, including being knighted by the late Queen for his services to literature in 1997.

From BBC

Turns out he was named the 2014 Maple Person of the Year by the Vermont Maple Sugar Makers Association, an accolade that didn’t come up at dinner.

From The Wall Street Journal

Over the last 15 years, only one film that has taken that accolade has failed to get a best picture nomination at the Academy Awards.

From BBC

James described her many barrier-breaking accolades as “nothing more than historical footnote” and said she was only motivated by “sweet, sweet justice” for marginalized communities.

From Seattle Times