(official) commendation; public recognition (of someone's achievements, good deeds, etc.); awarding; honouring
表彰式で名前が呼ばれた。
My name was called at the commendation ceremony.
優秀な社員が社長から表彰された。
Outstanding employees were commended by the president.
功績ある人物を表彰する制度が整った。
A system for formally commending people with outstanding contributions was put in place.