Commendations are one of the coolest little things in Overwatch
. After matches, you get to formally declare whose contributions you found to be most valuable, even if they’re on the other team. The system encourages good sportsmanship and a sense of camaraderie. That is, of course, not how I use it at all.
Source: Kotaku – Overwatch’s Commendation System Is Great For Passive-Aggressive Jerks (Like Me)