commendation
n.a formal statement that praises someone for doing a good job. It is often given by a boss or a leader to show they are happy with your work.
n.a formal expression of praise or approval for a specific achievement or performance. Often used in professional or military contexts to acknowledge merit.
“The manager gave her a letter of commendation for her hard work.”
“After the successful completion of the project, the team received a public commendation from the board of directors.”
“While a simple thank you is appreciated, a formal commendation serves as a permanent record of an individual's contributions to the organization's goals.”
From Middle English commendacioun, from Old French commendacion (“approval, praise”), from Latin commendatio (“recommendation, commendation”), from commendare.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.