It was the need to distinguish excellence that led the British to introduce the new A* grade.
Thus, it is highly likely that the NPTE does not distinguish program excellence; although it may have the capacity to distinguish a few select programs who do not meet acceptable competencies.
Roper's biography, distinguished by the excellence of its writing and research, is the beginning of wisdom in all things Reformation, anti-Roman and, alas, proto-Hitlerite.
The Louis-Jeantet Prize for Medicine is awarded yearly to recognize European biomedical researchers who have distinguished themselves with scientific excellence.
According to one of the pillars of this Vision (A Prosperous, Productive and Innovative Nation), Botswana will be a society distinguished by pursuit of excellence through a new culture of hard work and discipline.
And as Lehrer argues, constant creativity prevents us from distinguishing mediocrity from excellence.
Differentiating levels of achievement above the norm distinguishes competency from excellence.
Director of the ARC's Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies, distinguished Professor Terry Hughes, calls it the "greatest environmental disaster in Australian history".
"These six individuals are distinguished by their competence, ability to innovate, commitment to excellence and extraordinary performance, year after year and decade after decade," said Mary McCormick, president of the fund.
Seven of Europe's most distinguished media foundations are joining forces to launch the European Press Prize, rewarding excellence in journalism across all 47 countries of Europe.
