The phrase "a congratulation for" is not commonly used in written English; "congratulations on" is preferred.
You can use it when expressing praise or acknowledgment for someone's achievement, but it's better to use the more standard phrasing.
Example: "I want to extend a congratulation for your promotion, but it would be more natural to say 'congratulations on your promotion.'"
Alternatives: "a commendation for" or "an acknowledgment of".
For a hug that acknowledges an accomplishment, that often means a congratulations for an award won, a job well done, a wedding, or other significant life moment.
Nearby, a large balloon offering "Congratulations"—for martyrdom was attached to the grave of Ali Hussein Wehbi.
Putin sent Kim a congratulation message for today's holiday, the one North Korea just celebrated with a nuclear test pic.twitter.com/5DHcMOYA9z.
Get a congratulations from Takei for just $1.95 more.
Finally, a word of congratulation for Ryan MacDonald, a rugged Cumbrian prop who made the 300th appearance of his career for North Wales Crusaders in the Northern Rail Cup last weekend.
Composing a photograph of this nature is surprisingly difficult, and Benjamin Blonder [ 7], a PhD student from University of Arizona, deserves congratulation for such a captivating portrayal of what it means to be biodiverse.
Jessica Simpson's dad, Joe, has offered a public congratulations for his daughter's recent engagement to Eric Johnson.
And a side note: Having earned three nines Monday for her first number on "Dancing With The Stars," Amber Riley of "Glee" attracted more than a few congratulations for her high-scoring cha cha.
Now all the pinup models jokingly claim that they love Star Wars and video games before laughing and admitting, "I'm such a nerd!" Congratulations for liking one of the most popular franchises of all time!
When the final buzzer sounded on the season, the rest of the Los Angeles Lakers followed their indomitable leaders onto the Continental Arena floor, rejoicing in quiet congratulation for winning a third consecutive world championship.
