(official) commendation; public recognition (of someone's achievements, good deeds, etc.); awarding; honouring

commendation ceremony; award ceremony

victory stand; winners' podium

testimonial; certificate of commendation

Historical term

Shōgitai (group of former Tokugawa retainers opposed to the Meiji government and fought in the battle of Ueno)

honouring (publicly); honoring; making someone's good deeds or achievements well-known

Rare term

public praise; making another's virtues well-known

receiving a commendation; receiving an award