Later texts, such as the Mahābhārata, c. 950 BC, appear to recognise efforts taken to breed war horses and develop trained mounted warriors, stating that the horses of the Sindhu and Kamboja regions were of the finest quality, and the Kambojas, Gandharas, and Yavanas were expert in fighting from horses.
Fans recognise effort and work rate as much as they do a lack of passion and apathy.
Feedback might recognise effort, instead of achievement.
Also, people might use phrases to recognise effort rather than achievement, such as 'You have really thought about this' and 'You have worked a lot on this'.
"Now that [IDS] is managing social programmes in society," Mr Plummer points out, "recognising effort and ensuring there's a reward for hard work - that sort of accent fits in with the ethos I was brought up with, and so was Iain".
The ceremony also recognised the efforts of independent record label, XL Recordings, which helped steer Adele to worldwide fame.
Gazzetta dello Sport recognised his efforts last month when they awarded him this year's Premio Giacinto Facchetti – a prize bestowed each year on a figure who is deemed to represent "The Beauty in Football".
"In making the decision Volvo and [the tournament organisers] International Management Group recognised the efforts being made by the government of Bahrain to return long-term stability to Bahrain following events earlier this year," a statement said.
Glasgow 2014 has been recognised for efforts to reduce carbon emissions, waste and promote healthy living.
Oxford University's Museum of Natural History is recognised for efforts which included outreach work with a penguin.
