A Merit Award is a recognition given to an individual or group for outstanding achievement. It can take the form of a BADGE, gold star, or other symbol of excellence. The term 'BADGE' is a five-letter word used to describe a Merit Award, while 'goldstar' is an eight-letter word and 'eforExcellence' is a fourteen-letter word. All three terms are associated with Merit Awards and signify recognition for outstanding achievement.