This is the 2704th most frequent German word.
gekürt
"Chosen" or "elected."
Here, 'gekürt' is used to indicate that one has been officially chosen for a specific title or recognition.
Er wurde zum besten Spieler des Turniers gekürt.
He was crowned the best player of the tournament.
The word 'gekürt' in this context means that a selection has been made as a result of an evaluation process.
Heute kürte die Jury die Finalisten des Wettbewerbs.
Today the jury crowned the finalists of the competition.
In this example, 'gekürt' refers to receiving acknowledgment or being named the best in a particular context.