award statue

Gilded recognition sculpture

An award statue is a figurine given as a prize or honor, typically for achievement in entertainment, sports, or other fields.

The Oscar, Emmy, and Grammy are famous examples.

Award statues usually depict a stylized human figure or symbolic object mounted on a base, often plated in gold or another metal: The award statue sat proudly on her mantel.

Related
  • trophyAward for winning
  • OscarAcademy's golden award
  • EmmyTelevision industry accolade
  • GrammyRecording achievement trophy
  • goldenBright yellow, or precious

statuette · pedestal · winner · ceremony · bronze · engraved · podium · acceptance speech · thank you speech · accolade · recognition · figurine · honor · lifetime achievement · gilded · mantle · acceptance · speech

Opposites
form of recognition

award statueobscurity

State of being unknown

certificate · handshake · pat on the back · anonymity · diploma

honor vs. dishonor

award statuepublic shaming

Communal reputational punishment

dishonor · disgrace · censure · condemnation · blacklist

recognition vs. penalty

award statuedunce cap

Conical humiliation headwear

scarlet letter · public censure · demerit · black mark · penalty flag

Family

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Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G