At this time of the year, we’ll see a list of a flurry of recognition programs ripe for awards: corporate anniversary, dealer awards, donor appreciation, founder’s club, team achievement, chairman’s reward, wellness programs, etc. In addition to longevity (one year,…

My friend’s husband recently celebrated 30 years with his company. Previously, this had been a great milestone with much fanfare. Unfortunately, the company merged and they adopted the sister company’s award program instead. It was a huge disappointment. They gave…

Awards are a little like the color red: There are almost an infinite number of shades, but everyone has a favorite. It takes hard work, patience and real communication to set up an on going award program that works. But…

Daily pats on the back, however, do not replace the need for larger recognition that represents an accumulation of years of service or significant achievement. These are candidates for end-of-year presentations that celebrate the value of an employee, client or…

A perpetual plaque recognizes that teamwork is a part of personal awards and builds excitement through the end of the year. When a car dealer was looking for a way to recognize the monthly volume of new sales by each…

To attract more customers or establish a solid team, many businesses do Halloween costume contest. We have some interesting award ideas for the final winners.

There is a reason for the traditional clinking of glasses after a toast. The wine in the glass can be seen, smelled, tasted and felt. The only sense not involved here is hearing. With a pleasant clink of two half-full…

– The award should not be something recipients can easily buy for themselves unless it is very high-end. – The award needs to be personalized in some way – something so it is not just generic, which makes it look…