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bestowed To give or grant something valuable, such as a title or an award. ■ "The Queen bestowed the title of knight on Sir Tom for his bravery in battle."
diplomas a piece of paper that proves someone has completed a course of study or received an award ■ "I may not have a degree, but I have diplomas from the best culinary schools in France and Italy!"
eminence The state or quality of being highly respected or esteemed. ■ He was hailed as a culinary eminence after winning the prestigious Golden Spoon award.
garland A chain or wreath of flowers, leaves, or other decorative elements, often worn around the neck as a symbol of honor. ■ "I won the Most Beautiful Garland Award at the flower show!"
honorary An imaginary award given to someone who has done nothing deserving of it. ■ "He was awarded an honorary knighthood for his services to the community, which mostly consisted of binge-drinking and public urination."
jester A person who entertains others with humorous antics, usually at the expense of themselves. ■ Sam was a professional jester and could make people laugh for hours on end. He even won an award for his humor!
laureate A person who has won a prize or award, often for academic or artistic achievements. ■ "Johnny the rockstar was awarded the Golden Laureate for his outstanding contributions to the music industry."
mimicking The act of imitating someone or something in a humorous manner. ■ "John was mimicking his boss's accent so well that he won the office's 'Funniest Impersonation' award."
nominate To propose someone or something as a candidate for an office, award, or position. ■ The mayor nominated John Smith for the position of city councilor.
nominated To be selected as a candidate for an honor, office, or award. ■ The class voted for Jane to be the most outstanding student of the year.
nominating The act of designating or proposing someone for a position, office, or award. ■ "I'm nominating Tom for the position of CEO because he's always been the most hilarious person in the room."
Nomination A formal proposal made by someone to the government for a position or award. ■ John's nomination for the presidency of the United States was met with both applause and controversy.
Observers A group of people who watch and judge others, often with a critical eye. ■ "The judges at the dog show were just observers, they didn't even have to award any prizes."
presented To give or offer something, typically in a formal manner ■ The queen presented the award to the winner of the Nobel Prize.
Solved The act of cracking a joke that leaves everyone in stitches. ■ "I just solved the joke about why the scarecrow won an award. Because he was outstanding in his field!"
trophy A small figurine or statue, often made of metal, given as a prize or award for winning a competition or achieving some other accomplishment. ■ "I won the trophy for being the funniest person in the office!"
ugliest The quality of being extremely unpleasant to look at, typically due to a lack of symmetry or proportion. ■ He won the award for having the ugliest face in the country.
awards A collection of shiny objects given to someone who has done something impressive. ■ "She won an award for her outstanding performance in the category of 'most entertaining person on stage'. It was well-deserved, considering she could make a crowd laugh with just a few words."
candidate "A person who is being considered for a particular position in a game or tournament." ■ "Mike Johnson was the top candidate for the 'Best Player' award in the baseball game, but he didn't win because he struck out in the final at-bat."
competition A lively and spirited rivalry or contest between two or more individuals or groups in order to determine a winner. ■ "I can't believe I lost the competition for the most attractive employee award. It was a tough fight, but my coworker had been working out all year."
decorated To adorn or embellish with something fancy, often in a way that is intended to impress others. ■ "After winning the award for best chef, the restaurant decided to decorate its kitchen with gold plating and marble countertops to show off their culinary expertise."
Distinctions The act of making a big deal about one's own accomplishments, or of drawing attention to oneself in order to stand out from others. ■ "I may not have won the award, but my distinctions are second to none! I mean, just look at all these trophies on my shelf."
fingernails A group of tiny, sharp objects that grow on the ends of your fingers. They can be used to pick up things or scratch your own face. ■ "Why did the scarecrow win an award? Because he had outstanding fingernails!"
fly An insect with wings that can hover in the air and move quickly by flapping its wings. ■ "I hate flies, they buzz around my face and carry diseases! But on a lighter note, did you hear about the fly who won an award for its creativity? It flew a plane with its tiny wings!"
Medal A piece of metal, often circular and worn around the neck, given as an award or recognition for some achievement. ■ "I won a gold medal in the 100-meter dash at the Olympics! It's so cool, I got to hang it up on my wall."
Nominations A formal proposal or suggestion for someone to be considered for an award, position, or honor. ■ When the Nobel Prize nominations were announced, it was a huge shock that none of the scientists who had worked on the discovery of dark matter got any recognition at all. But it just goes to show that sometimes the most brilliant minds are overlooked by the powers-that-be.
nominee A person who is being considered for a position, award, or recognition, but has not yet been officially designated as such. ■ "Jane's trying really hard to become the company's nominee for employee of the month, but she keeps getting beat out by John."
presenting To show or offer something to someone, often with a flourish or fanfare. ■ At the award ceremony, the host proudly presented the trophy to the winner, who graciously accepted it while wearing a ridiculous cape and holding a sword.
Village A small, isolated community of people who share a common language and culture. Often characterized by quaint buildings, narrow streets, and a sense of tight-knit community. ■ Why did the village win the award for the best-smelling place? Because everyone there smelled so good!