In the 1940s a system of partial credits was instituted, with the "correct" answer receiving 100 points and lesser awards going to other answers.

The school was also given the lesser award of the 'Sportsmark Gold', awarded by Sport England.

When the government chose instead to present him with a lesser award, he turned it down.

Three Victoria Crosses and a host of lesser awards were given to the men involved.

It is therefore a lesser award than a degree.

Rubitsky did not receive a lesser award either.

His creator, Ms. Rowling, deserved the lesser award she received for best children's book.

Students leaving with a lesser award or no qualification at all are treated negatively.

Amid the fine print of lesser awards, the Grammys also feature categories designed to recognize the musicians who serve the movie and television businesses.

Some 75 percent of the industry's revenue comes from outside New York City, and out there the lesser awards have no name recognition whatever.