tribute dinner
Celebratory honor meal
A tribute dinner is a formal banquet held to honor a person, typically for career achievements, public service, or contributions to an organization.
The honoree usually receives speeches, awards, and toasts from colleagues and admirers: The foundation hosted a tribute dinner for the retiring CEO.
Such events often double as fundraisers.
- galaFestive formal occasion
- honoreeOne being celebrated
- man of the hourCurrently celebrated person
- banquetFormal celebratory meal
- head tablePrimary seating for honorees
black tie affair · guest of honor · ceremony · toast · standing ovation · award · lifetime achievement · gold watch · podium · speech · acceptance speech · philanthropy · black-tie · ballroom · cocktail hour · fundraiser · silent auction · legacy
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Dry-heat cooking method
celebrity roast · public shaming · comedy roast · denunciation · public condemnation
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Legislative proceeding to remove officials
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Formal public accusation
impeachment hearing · show trial · public trial · court-martial · perp walk
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