Another Word for “recognized” on a Resume
Being recognized is valuable. Say by whom and for what.
Alternatives: awarded, commended, acknowledged, selected, honored.
Awarded
Use it when you received a formal award.
Example resume bullet
Awarded Employee of the Year from 300 staff.
Commended
Use it when a leader or client praised you.
Example resume bullet
Commended by the regional director for reducing complaints by 40%.
Acknowledged
Use it when your contribution was noted.
Example resume bullet
Acknowledged in the annual report for leading the recycling program.
Selected
Use it when you were chosen from a group.
Example resume bullet
Selected for the company’s leadership development program (top 5%).
Honored
Use it when the recognition was formal.
Example resume bullet
Honored with the Dean’s Award for community service.
Tips for using these words
- Start each bullet with a strong verb, then add the result, ideally with a number.
- Match words to the job description where they are true for you, so both recruiters and screening software see the fit.
- Avoid repeating the same word in several bullets; vary your language across your resume.
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