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).
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.
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 conference also bestowed the annual Distinguished Researcher Award, which honours an adult researcher whose work on children's issues has been influential.
The poet John Ashbery was also honoured with a medal for his "distinguished contribution to American letters".
It honours the symbol of this headlong race, distinguished by confrontation as well as occasional collaboration between the American and Soviet superpowers, whose main aim was to reach the Moon.
"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.
