A recipient is defined as an entity which receives a good or service. The entity can be a person, a group of persons, a company, an organization, or a government.
In certain countries, the term is commonly, but not exclusively, used to refer to an entity which receives some sort of recognition, such as an award or a medal, or an entity who receives a gift.
The following articles are lists of recipients of a certain item:
The following articles are lists of recipients of awards, medals, or any other type of public recognition, which can also be referred to as laureate: