re·cip·i·ent 
/rɪˈsɪpijənt/ noun
plural re·cip·i·ents /rɪˈsɪpijənt/ noun [count] formal : a person who receives something
▪ welfare recipients — often + of ▪ She is the recipient of many honors. [=she has received many honors]
▪ welfare recipients — often + of ▪ She is the recipient of many honors. [=she has received many honors]
