honourer
Person bestowing recognition
One who honours—showing respect, fulfilling obligations, or conferring distinction.
The honourer may be a person who pays tribute the honourers at the memorial service or an institution that recognizes achievement.
British spelling; the American equivalent is honorer.
One who delivers tribute
- commemoratorOne who honors memory
- dedicatorOne who devotes something
- panegyristOne who praises elaborately
- nominatorOne who puts forward
inductor · bestower · memorialist · orator · speaker · praiser · citation · testimonial
Showing proper regard
- deferentialShowing humble submission
- courteousShowing respectful consideration
- reverentFeeling profound respect
- dignifiedComposed and respectable
gracious · venerable · chivalrous · gallant · decorous · considerate · humble · dutiful
Formal expression of approval
- accoladeExpression of high esteem
- saluteGestural sign of honor
- homageExpression of deep respect
- kudosPraise and honor
praise · credit · acknowledgment · laurels · plaudit · congratulations · thanks · nod
One who delivers content
- officiantCeremony presider
- master of ceremoniesEvent's lead announcer
- toastmasterBanquet ceremony leader
- celebrantOne who observes festivities
inductee · dignitary · laureate · procession · medal · award · gala · banquet
eulogist
One who delivers tribute
- commemoratorOne who honors memory
- dedicatorOne who devotes something
- panegyristOne who praises elaborately
nominator · inductor · bestower · memorialist · orator · speaker · praiser · citation · testimonial · eulogy
respectful
Showing proper regard
- deferentialShowing humble submission
- courteousShowing respectful consideration
- reverentFeeling profound respect
dignified · gracious · venerable · chivalrous · gallant · decorous · considerate · humble · dutiful · devout
commendation
Formal expression of approval
kudos · praise · credit · acknowledgment · laurels · plaudit · congratulations · thanks · nod · mention
presenter
One who delivers content
- officiantCeremony presider
- master of ceremoniesEvent's lead announcer
- toastmasterBanquet ceremony leader
celebrant · inductee · dignitary · laureate · procession · medal · award · gala · banquet · reception
benefactor
One who gives aid
- sponsorFunder of activities
- donorOne who contributes freely
- philanthropistDonor to charitable causes
supporter · backer · patron · contributor · endower · grantor · alumnus · advocate · champion · fellowship
- 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, honours, honoured, honourable, honouring, honourably, dishonour, honouree, honourableness