Council leaders want to bestow the highest honour they can in recognition of Clough's achievements with Nottingham Forest.

The Associated Press also bestowed high honors on Muir in recognition of his news-anchoring and reporting.

Such an honor was bestowed upon American George Hincapie in 2012, in recognition of his final and record setting 17th Tour de France.

Tel Aviv University bestowed on him an honorary doctorate degree in 2009 in recognition of his contributions to Israeli society and culture.

Some academic and/or scholarly organizations may also bestow the title "distinguished professor" in recognition of achievement over the course of an academic career.

Skandagupta had decided to bestow the title of Goptri upon Damodara, in recognition of his great services to the dynasty.

The Ministry's decree declared that it was bestowed "in recognition of outstanding and unique artistic achievements and for promotion of artistic creativity."

She was awarded the Capstone Award, an honor which was bestowed upon her in recognition of her senior thesis.

Since its creation, 1,354 Victoria Crosses have been bestowed in recognition of the utmost bravery.

This honor was bestowed upon her by her fellow pharmacists statewide in recognition of her "outstanding service to pharmacy".