accolade

an honor that brings admiration and respect

a very significant honor or praise

the highest or most important honor

a very respected honor or praise

the final and greatest honor one can receive

praise from professional critics (e.g., in arts, literature)

an award or praise from people within the same professional field

praise from newspapers, television, and other media outlets

to be given praise or an award (standard term)

to get an award or praise, especially in a competition

to get praise or an award through hard work or merit

to be worthy of receiving praise or an award

to receive praise or an award (more informal)

to give someone praise or an award

to officially give someone an honor or prize

to formally give someone an honor or prize

to gather or collect praise, often gradually (more formal)

to give someone an honor or prize (very formal)