honoree

/ˌɑnəˈri/
noun
  1. A person who receives an honor or award.
    • The honoree gave a heartfelt speech after receiving the medal.
    • Each honoree was presented with a plaque and a gift.
    • The dinner was held to celebrate the honorees of the year.
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