An award, sometimes called a distinction, is given to a recipient as a token of recognition of excellence in a certain field. When the token is a medal, ribbon, or other item designed for wearing, it is known as a decoration. This description is adapted from Wikipedia contributors under CC BY-SA 4.0; changes were made. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/
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An award, sometimes called a distinction, is given to a recipient as a token of recognition of excellence in a certain field.
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