"distinguished honour" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it to describe a special recognition that has been given to someone for exceptional work or service. For example: "The mayor presented the distinguished honour of a medal of valour to the courageous fireman for his heroic actions."
On the 15th of February 1804, Captain Dance had the distinguished honour of repulsing a strong French squadron, led by the redoubted Admiral Linois.
UNICEF was one of 40 organizations to receive this distinguished honour, which recognizes four different types of international development organizations: donor agencies and foundations, advocacy groups, consulting companies and non-governmental organizations.
Founded by Napoleon Bonaparte in 1802, the Legion of Honour recognises distinguished military and civilian service to France.
The 50% rate was a badge of honour that distinguished the Lib Dems from pusillanimous Labour and wicked Tories.Had Mr Kennedy, with his hands-off style, still been leader, there is little doubt that the tax package would have been voted down.
Some international awards and honours include 'Distinguished Medal of the National Kidney Foundation' (2004), the Vilnius University Medal in Lithuania (2005), the Messina Univwersity Medal in Italy (2008), the Honorary Membership of the Romanian Society of Nephrology (2010), 'International Society of Uremia Research and Toxicity – Niwa Award' (2011), Distinguished Fellow of ERA-EDTA (2013).
Intelligent and capable, he soon distinguished himself and was repeatedly honoured by the king.
Bejing - 14 May 2001 Madame Wu Yi, Distinguished Delegates, Honoured Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen: I am extremely pleased to join you for this 5th Ministerial Consultation on Shaping the Future for Children - and to address what UNICEF believes that future must hold.
A message from the Irish president, Michael D Higgins, said it was a well deserved honour that "recognises the distinguished contribution that John has made to the world of journalism – and to society at large".
The poet John Ashbery was also honoured with a medal for his "distinguished contribution to American letters".
Being a member of parliament in the mother of parliaments used to be a great honour, sought by people who often had distinguished careers beforehand, or in parallel.
"I am deeply honoured to receive this recognition from the Kennedy Center and to join the distinguished list of past recipients of this award," Murphy, 54, said on his website.
