Permit me a bit of pedantry, but typical usage would have accolades refer to the praise which culminated in you receiving the citation that is the plaque.
"Chris received accolades from all the people who voted for him, so he is the recipient of this year's citation as Member of the Year."
Thanks to you, and the anonymous member, for the vocabulary lesson.
"Chris received accolades from all the people who voted for him, so he is the recipient of this year's citation as Member of the Year."
Thanks to you, and the anonymous member, for the vocabulary lesson.