Talk of the awards and honours that invariably follow World Cup triumphs (England Women's cricket captain Charlotte Edwards received an MBE following her team's triumph in 2009) is quickly quashed.

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And he was loaded with honours and awards as the greenest businessman in America.

ECONOMIST: Ray Anderson

Lady Mary has also presented honours and awards on behalf of The Queen.

BBC: Cornish award for Lord Lieutenant

The Globes - which recognise both film and television - are often regarded as an indicator of the movies and actors who will go on to win honours at the Academy Awards.

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The honours for Adele come in a year which saw her win six Grammy awards and dominate the US charts.

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