Synonyms:
approval, commendation
Meaning: a message expressing a favorable opinion; "words of approval seldom passed his lips"
Synonyms:
citation, commendation
Meaning: an official award (as for bravery or service) usually given as formal public statement
Usage examples
The Senator's commendation at least did one service for him, it elevated him in the opinion of Hawkeye.
As for the furrier, he could never have enough of my society; and this worthy man, praying my commendation, demanded of me one thing only--to speak of him as I found him.