leadership award

Prize for guiding

A leadership award is a prize or honor given to recognize someone's effectiveness in guiding, motivating, or inspiring others.

Schools, corporations, and civic organizations commonly give leadership awards to students, employees, or community members: She received the leadership award at graduation.

The criteria vary widely—some emphasize results, others character or service.

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merit/achievement level

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Award for mere involvement

participation award · participation medal · consolation prize

positive vs. negative formal recognition

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Formal response to violations

reprimand · letter of reprimand · written warning · censure · demerit

type of quality recognized

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Honor for exemplary competitive conduct

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