1st place medal
Unicode: 1F947
Description
A gold medal, typically round with a ribbon attached, often depicting a figure or symbol of victory. It shines brightly, signifying first place and excellence.
Group:
Activities > award-medal
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Represents victory, achievement, success, excellence, first place, prestige, and winning.
Backstory
The gold medal emoji was introduced as part of Unicode 9.0 in 2016. Its inclusion reflects the universal recognition of gold medals as symbols of ultimate victory and top-tier accomplishment in various competitive fields, from sports to academics.
Usage Examples
- Congratulating a winner: 'You won first place! 🥇'
- Celebrating a personal achievement: 'Finished my project on time! 🥇'
- Expressing best performance: 'Our team got the gold medal! 🥇'
- Acknowledging excellence: 'Your presentation was 🥇 today!'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Strongly associated with sports competitions (e.g., Olympic Games), academic achievements, and general 'winning' or 'being the best'.
East Asian culture:
Similar associations with achievement and success. Can be used in contests, games, or to acknowledge someone's top performance.