But, Play of the Year is a pretty nifty consolation prize.

Source: https://www.dailynorseman.com/2023/7/12/23793346/justin-jefferson-wins-espy-award-best-play-minnesota-vikings-buffalo-bills

But the World Championship winner simply had to settle for £105,000 as a consolation prize.

Source: https://www.express.co.uk/sport/othersport/1813850/Ronnie-OSullivan-Luca-Brecel-tattoo-snooker-news

If the stars align and the Bulls somehow hit in one of those top spots, obviously 7-5 Victor Wembanyama would immediately shift the offseason plans, but landing point guard Scoot Henderson at No. 2 would be a heck of a consolation prize.

Source: https://chicago.suntimes.com/sports-saturday/2023/4/22/23693845/bulls-position-analysis-front-office-guarded-with-decisions

Prizes for the winners include P15,000 for the first prize; P10,000 for the second prize; P8,000 for the third prize; and P5,000 for the consolation prize.

Source: https://businessmirror.com.ph/2023/02/23/ilocos-region-to-celebrate-heart-month-with-campaign-to-move-more-eat-right/