Award Category Ideas for Your Employees
We have compiled a list of the most popular award categories used by businesses to show recognition to their employees. Within each of these categories we have included a few examples of award names that could be used to describe why the employee earned the award.
We hope you find this information useful!
Years of Service Awards
Years of service awards are generally used to show recognition to employees based on the length of time they have been with your organization. Adding an adjective to describe the service is a nice touch as you can see from the examples below.
Service Award Titles
1 Year of Service
2 Years of Service
5 Years of Dedicated Service
10 Years of Valued Service
15 Years of Continued Service
Service Award Template
Presented To
John Doe
For 5 Years of Service
to
Gem Awards
2015-2020
Safety Awards
Safety awards are generally given out by organizations to encourage safety in the workplace. Organizations often reward employees who go above and beyond what is required.
Safety Award Names
2 Years Accident Free
Outstanding Safety Manager
Safety Training Completion
100% Accuracy
Outstanding Safety Record
Safety Award Template
Presented To
John Doe
In Recognition of Your
Outstanding Safety Record
——
2020
Top Performers
Awards given to recognize top performers should help encourage continued performance with the top performers and help excite other employees to become top performers.
Top Performer Award Names
Top Selling Agent
Most Calls Received
Leadership Award
Most Efficient Employee
Award Template
Presented To
John Doe
“Top Selling Agent”
——
Gem Awards
2020
Character Awards
Character Award Names
Thoughtfulness Award
Leadership Award
Perserverance Award
Most Charitable
Most Attentive
Character Award Template
Gem Awards
Presents the
Leadership Award
to
John Doe
“In recognition of your dedication”
2020
Conclusion
There are many ways to show your appreciation to employees. These are just a few titles and examples to get you started on your way. Let us know what your favorite award titles are below!
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