This is the 382nd most frequent Japanese word.
表彰
Commendation or recognition.
The word 表彰 (hyōshō) here is used to denote the act of receiving official recognition or an award for an accomplishment.
彼はその研究で表彰を受けました。
He received an award for that research.
In this sentence, 表彰 is used in the passive form to indicate that the subject was officially recognized and likely awarded.
大会で一位になった選手が表彰されました。
The athlete who won first place in the competition was recognized.
Here, 表彰 is used to describe the concept of being eligible for formal recognition or awards.