personalmention

noun
UK /ˈpɜːsənəl ˈmɛnʃən/
US /ˈpɜːrsənəl ˈmɛnʃən/

A personal mention is when someone says your name or talks about you in a nice way.

She gave her friend a personal mention in her speech to say thank you.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A short note about a particular person in a report or list.

The school newsletter included a personal mention of the winning student.

3. A direct reference to someone by name in a conversation or message.

He smiled when he heard a personal mention of his name on the radio.

4. An official honor that singles out one person for praise.

The coach gave a personal mention to the player who helped the team most.