achievement awards

Prizes for accomplishments

Achievement awards are honors given to recognize accomplishment or excellence in a field—academics, sports, workplace performance, entertainment.

The term often appears in institutional contexts: She received several achievement awards at the company banquet.

Distinguished from participation awards, which recognize involvement regardless of outcome.

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merit basis

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Prizes for mere involvement

consolation prizes

recognition valence

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Conical punishment headwear

booby prizes · wooden spoon · Darwin Awards · demerits

recognition vs. absence

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Intentional social rejections

non-recognition · anonymity

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