runner-up prize
Silver medal equivalent
A runner-up prize is an award given to the competitor who finishes second, or sometimes to any finalist who didn't win first place.
It acknowledges achievement without claiming victory: The runner-up prize was a $500 gift card.
Also called a consolation prize, though that term emphasizes the loss more than the recognition.
- second placeRanking below first
- consolationComfort during distress
- silver medalistCompetitor who finished second
- finalistLast-round participant
- trophyAward for winning
ribbon · certificate · podium · bronze · award · recognition · almost · near-miss · participation · commendation · placing · close call · medal · loser · good effort · nice try · competition · ceremony
- winningsjackpot, winnings, payout, purse, lottery winnings
competition ranking
runner-up prizegrand prize
Highest contest award
first prize · top prize · championship trophy · gold medal · championship