effort prize; consolation prize
A prize given to recognize effort rather than winning; often used in competitions, school events, or workplace settings.
He came in last in the race, but received an effort prize.
The effort prize is an award to recognize the process rather than the result.
敢闘賞 is a fighting-spirit prize often given in sports for a valiant effort, similar to 努力賞 but with a stronger nuance of bravery or tenacity.
Compound of 努力 (effort) and 賞 (prize).