"ACCOLADE"

ACCOLADE
(Noun)
Meaning

• an award, an honor(see image 1)
  
• A ceremony formerly used in conferring knighthood, consisting of an embrace, and a slight blow on the
  shoulders with the flat blade of a sword (see image below)
  
• a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction (This word is generally used in Plural "Accolades")