honouree
One being recognized
Honouree is the British spelling of honoree—a person receiving an honor, award, or special recognition.
The honouree at an awards ceremony is the one being celebrated: The dinner's honouree gave a brief speech of thanks.
The spelling with -our- appears in British, Canadian, and Australian English.
Celebrated achievement recipient
- awardeePrize recipient
- medalistCompetition award recipient
- recipientOne who receives something
- inducteeOne formally admitted
fellow · scholar · nominee · valedictorian · graduate · diplomate · beneficiary · grantee
Formal expression of approval
- acknowledgmentConfirmation of receipt
- accoladeExpression of high esteem
- tributeOffering of respect
- homageExpression of deep respect
salute · appreciation · distinction · kudos · laurels · praise · honor · esteem
Festive formal occasion
- banquetFormal celebratory meal
- receptionAct of receiving guests
- ceremonyFormal event marking occasions
- convocationFormal ceremonial gathering
inauguration · presentation · dinner · roast · tribute dinner · awards night · induction · conferral
laureate
Celebrated achievement recipient
inductee · fellow · scholar · nominee · valedictorian · graduate · diplomate · beneficiary · grantee · distinguished guest
commendation
Formal expression of approval
- acknowledgmentConfirmation of receipt
- accoladeExpression of high esteem
- tributeOffering of respect
homage · salute · appreciation · distinction · kudos · laurels · praise · honor · esteem · admiration
gala
Festive formal occasion
- banquetFormal celebratory meal
- receptionAct of receiving guests
- ceremonyFormal event marking occasions
convocation · inauguration · presentation · dinner · roast · tribute dinner · awards night · induction · conferral · dedication
- badge of honourRecognition worn proudly
- honour killingMurder over perceived disgrace
- lap of honourWinner's circuit of arena
- maid of honourBride's principal female assistant
- honour systemConduct based on integrity
- honour rollRecognition for academic excellence
honour, honoured, honourable, honouring, honourably, dishonour, dishonoured, dishonourable, dishonouring