commendation

英 [kɒmen'deɪʃ(ə)n] 美[,kɑmɛn'deʃən]

• n. 推荐；赞扬；奖状

1. an official award (as for bravery or service) usually given as formal public statement

2. a message expressing a favorable opinion;

"words of approval seldom passed his lips"