noun
honorable mention; good work left out of the final selection
Used in contests, competitions, or exhibitions for works that did not win a prize but were recognized as excellent. Often appears in phrases like 選外佳作に選ばれる.
彼の絵は選外佳作に選ばれた。
His painting received an honorable mention.
選外佳作の作品も展示
Works that received honorable mention will also be exhibited.