accolades

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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

Whether Fernandes receives individual accolades or not, United fans will want to be certain their talisman is staying.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

Her individual accolades also include being named to the All-WNBA team nine times, most recently in 2021, and to the league’s All-Defensive team four times.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

Unburdened by Oppie’s metaphysical brooding, Ernest Lawrence eagerly accepted public accolades for his role in ending the war.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik