kudosku‧dos /ˈkjuːdɒs $ ˈkuːdɑːs/ noun [uncountable] 
the state of being admired and respected for being important or for doing something important SYN prestige: 
He acquired kudos just by appearing on television.
the state of being admired and respected for being important or for doing something important SYN prestige: He acquired kudos just by appearing on television.