ALL meanings of honorable mention
hon·or·a·ble men·tion
H h - noun honorable mention a citation conferred on a contestant, exhibit, etc., having exceptional merit though not winning a top honor or prize. 1
- variable noun honorable mention If something that you do in a competition is given an honorable mention, it receives special praise from the judges although it does not actually win a prize. 0
- noun honorable mention a citation of honor to a person or work of merit but having lesser distinction than top honors in a competition 0