Awards – Use Them to Help Make People Feel Special

Whether it’s a blue ribbon, trophy, plaque or more, awards can really make a person feel good. When someone goes out of their way to do a good job or excel in a sport or academics, it should be recognized. Explore reasons to give out these special gifts.

Family functions
When having people over, it’s always a great idea to liven things up with games and other activities. And to really make people compete, it may be a nice gesture to hand out awards to winners. Doing this is really easy and you can customize it with your family’s name as well as add whether the trophy or plaque is for first place, second place, etc. Also, some people like to have trophies in different sizes too. You will be surprised to see the expressions on everyone’s faces when they see the awards lined up and ready for the taking.

Children’s sporting events
In addition to family functions, many kids get a kick out of having a trophy to take home. While it’s nice to play for fun, it’s also nice to win. So depending on the sporting event, you can hand out awards to the entire team, or provide one large one for the group. In addition, the trophy can have the location and date of the event, name of the team, how they placed and more. All this will provide many memories for the kids and give them something to be proud of.

Academic achievements
Working hard in school is a big deal. Yet, many times, kids’ efforts can go unnoticed. So if you really want to let your child know how proud you are of him or her, take time to surprise him or her with special awards. This will be a complete surprise for your child, but will also help boost their confidence, which will encourage them to work even harder. While a pat on the back is good, going the extra mile and giving out awards can make the time an unforgettable memory in your child’s life.

Service/dedication
Making employees feel appreciated is essential if you want to keep a loyal and happy staff. Sometimes it’s as simple as personally thanking employees for all that they do. And if you want to really make an impression, giving out awards could really do the trick. Whether you want to highlight employees’ commitment to service or their unwavering dedication to the company over the years, a trophy or plaque can be a great idea. Also, employees can feel free to take the trophy or plaque home or leave it on their office desk for all to see.

Company accomplishments
When you go to work everyday and work as a team on projects, it feels good to be noticed for all your hard work. And sometimes, you may be able to enter your work in special ceremonies where people in your field are judged on their work. It’s a really good feeling to come back to the office with an assortment of awards. And best of all, the more you win, the more motivated you are to keep up the good work.