Order of Merit

British

noun

an order conferred on civilians and servicemen for eminence in any field

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Ozaki won 94 times on the Japan Tour -- his first title coming in 1973 -- and won the Order of Merit a record 12 times.

From Barron's

Queen Elizabeth II knighted Stoppard in 1997 and awarded him the Order of Merit in 2000 for his services to drama.

From The Wall Street Journal

He was knighted in 1997 and awarded the Order of Merit in 2000.

From BBC

He also was awarded the Order of Merit, the highest honor granted by Jamaica for arts and science achievement.

From The Wall Street Journal

His contributions to Jamaican music and culture were recognised in October 2003 when he was awarded the country's prestigious Order of Merit.

From BBC

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