ESL Podcast 429 - Giving Awards and Congratulations
award - something given to a person because he or she has done something well
Mickey got a "good attendance award" for having come to school every day this past year.
scholarship - money given to a person so that he or she can pay to study in a particular school or program
The U.S. government offers scholarships to students who want to study science and technology.
ceremony - a special event that honors a person or a group of people, using special words or actions that are often similar or the same every time
How many people did you invite to your wedding ceremony?
to do just that - to do exactly what one was just talking about
Each spring, we clean the house thoroughly, and now that it's April again, it's time to do just that.
to commend (someone) - to praise someone; to say publicly that someone has done something well
The soldier was commended for his bravery in the war.
to congratulate (someone) - to say that one is happy because of something good that has happened to another person
We congratulate you on the birth of your son!
well deserved - with merit; something that should have happened because someone worked hard for it or did all the things that were necessary
Margie's Most Valuable Player award was well deserved, since she scored more than twice as many points as anyone else on her team did.
recipient - the person who receives something; the person who is given something
Do you like to give people presents or do you prefer to be the recipient?
outstanding achievement - a very good and impressive accomplishment, in school or in a specific field
Verna was recognized by the city officials for her outstanding achievement in community service.
hearty - friendly, happy, and loud; sincere; heart-felt
Joe gave his friend a hearty hug.
to be awarded (something) - to receive an award, honor, or recognition
Who was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize?
prestigious - very important and well respected; one of the best
These are three of the most prestigious universities in the United States.
to honor - to show publicly that someone has done something very well and that other people are grateful and/or admire him or her
The reporter was honored with a Pulitzer Prize for her outstanding writing.
a job well done - a phrase used to show that someone has done something very well
Thank you for your excellent work on that report - a job well done!
dedication - commitment; hard work put into something
This organization is a success thanks to the dedication of its volunteers.
deserving - having earned something because of what one has done; very good
Of all the applicants, I think this one is most deserving of the job.
please accept my sincere congratulations - a formal phrase used to tell someone that one is very happy and proud of what he or she has done
Please accept my sincere congratulations on your engagement.