special mention
Notable but unofficial
Special mention is formal recognition that falls short of a full award or prize.
In competitions, a special mention acknowledges notable work that didn't place in the top rankings: The film received a special mention from the jury.
The phrase implies the judges felt compelled to recognize something despite it not fitting standard award categories.
- commendationFormal expression of approval
- recognitionPerceiving something as known
- acknowledgmentConfirmation of receipt
- shoutoutPublic verbal praise
- call outPublicly confront or summon
tip of the hat · hat tip · nod · praise · citation · notable · distinguished · highlight · spotlight · gold star · award · noteworthy · accolade · tribute · applause · standing ovation · kudos · merit
- parliamentparliament, bills, votes, vote, debate
- acknowledgmentsacknowledgment, acknowledgement, acknowledgments, acknowledgment, dedications
- honorable mentionsrunner-up, finalist, second place, third place
- awardsaward, awards, winner, winners, prize
special mentiongrand prize
Highest contest award
first prize · top prize · gold medal · winner · best in show
special mentionoverlooked
Not noticed or considered
ignored · unacknowledged · passed over · snubbed · rejection
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