1The Nobel Prize is a prestigious recognition of outstanding contributions to science and humanity.
2The company's recognition of its employees' hard work and dedication was evident in the generous bonuses awarded at the annual gala.
3The government's recognition of the indigenous people's rights to their ancestral lands was a significant step towards reconciliation.
4The artist's use of bold colours and abstract shapes was a recognition of the chaos and disorder that often characterises modern life.
5There is a growing recognition among environmentalists that climate change is not just an ecological issue, but also a social and economic one.