accolades

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As she walked home two weeks ago, Hailey Contreras carried in a plastic grocery bag all the accolades and graduation regalia from a high school and college career bursting with acclaim.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

The saga continued to roll on as Shaw won individual accolades, including the WSL player of the season and Golden Boot.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

The tail-wagging detective with a "joyful and goofy" personality retired with an extensive list of accolades -- including an Animal of the Year award and Puppy Tales Photos Australian Dog of the Year award.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

“Lisa’s legacy isn’t just measured by championships and accolades, though; it’s defined by the doors she opened and the standard she set for generations to come,” Johnson said in the news release.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

Despite all the accolades she received, she doesn’t think her actions were heroic or even out of the ordinary.

From "The Freedom Writers Diary" by The Freedom Writers