You are 'to be congratulated' [=you should be congratulated; you deserve praise] on/for your excellent work.
She 'congratulated' herself for getting the best grade in her class.
I'd like to 'congratulate' you on/for your success.
(..) That runt. Rachida. It's confirmed, % for Sarko, % for Sego. It's a madhouse here. Can I congratulate the President. All the polls say -. It's a clear win!. I was a good candidate. But now the hard par stars. We need to change France. (..)2016 Me Before You
(..) That's inappropriate! Little bastard's after my job. You should call him. Give him a piece of my mind! You've lost your political savvy. Congratulate him, obviously. And give him my compliments too. And my balls as well. On a platter! That was perfect. Your declaration was a (..)2016 Me Before You