12 Employee Recognition Awards: Ideas, Titles & Wording

You know recognition matters—but picking the right awards, titles, and wording can stall the best intentions. A generic plaque risks feeling transactional, while vague praise misses the chance to reinforce the behaviors and values you want more of. You’re likely juggling timing, budget, and mixed audiences (frontline, managers, and teams), and you still need something you can customize quickly without sounding canned.

This guide solves that. Below you’ll find 12 employee recognition awards with clear use-cases, title ideas, and polished engraving wording you can copy, tweak, and present with confidence. For each award, we also suggest a trophy or gift you can customize through Prize Possessions—whether you need a single keepsake or a branded set for a company-wide program, with options for rush production and bulk pricing. Ready to swap awkward applause for meaningful recognition that sticks? Let’s dive into the awards, starting with custom engraved plaques and trophies.

1. Custom engraved plaques and trophies (Prize Possessions)

When you need recognition that feels permanent and personal, custom engraved plaques and trophies are a versatile foundation for any employee recognition awards program. They work for one-off spotlights and formal moments alike, and they can be tailored to your brand, values, and budget. With Prize Possessions, you can order one piece or scale to hundreds, lean on rush production, and still get crisp engraving that employees are proud to display.

When to use this award

Use engraved pieces when you want to mark a milestone, reinforce a core value, or elevate an individual or team win beyond a quick shoutout. They’re ideal for quarterly and annual awards, service anniversaries, cross-functional achievements, and peer-selected honors. Because Prize Possessions supports both retail and wholesale orders (with custom quotes and volume discounts), you can keep designs consistent across departments and repeat them reliably.

Award title ideas

If you’re building a set, choose titles that mirror your values and common achievements so recognition stays focused and repeatable. Start with a core group, then expand as your program matures.

• Employee of the Month
• Company Values Champion
• Customer Service Hero
• Innovation Award
• Teamwork Excellence
• Rising Star
• Leadership Excellence
• Sales Achievement
• Mentorship & Coaching
• Years of Service
• People’s Choice
• Above & Beyond

Sample wording to engrave

Give every engraving context (behavior + impact) and a human note of thanks. Use these templates as a starting point and customize the line about results.

• Presented to {{Name}} — {{Award Title}}
For embodying {{Company Value}} and driving measurable impact across {{Team/Project}}. {{Month}} {{Year}}

• {{Award Title}}
Honoring {{Name}} for outstanding {{skill/behavior}} that elevated {{result/outcome}}.

• In Recognition of {{Name}}
Your dedication to {{initiative}} set a new standard for our team. Thank you.

• {{Years}} Years of Service — {{Name}}
Gratefully recognizing your commitment and contributions. {{Year}}

Recommended trophy or gift

Pair the moment with a format that fits the story you’re telling. Prize Possessions specializes in custom glass engraving and can also source outside the catalog if you need something unique.

• Crystal or glass plaque: Clean, professional look for values, leadership, and innovation awards.
• Premium wood plaque (walnut/cherry): Classic feel for service milestones and legacy recognition.
• Crystal tower trophy: High-visibility centerpiece for top sales or annual excellence.
• Engraved desk set (nameplate + pen): Practical, display-ready option for managers and mentors.
• Etched barware or drinkware set: A celebratory gift to accompany a plaque for team wins.
• Category-specific pieces (golf, yachting, scholastic, outdoor): Align the award with your culture or event theme.

2. Employee of the month award

Done right, this classic still packs a punch: it spotlights above-and-beyond effort, builds pride, and boosts morale. To avoid the “generic plaque” trap, keep criteria clear, recognition timely, and the message specific to the winner’s impact. Fold it into your employee recognition awards calendar so it’s predictable, fair, and tied to your values.

When to use this award

Use monthly or quarterly to celebrate standout results and values in action across different roles—not just the loudest wins. Rotate visibility, invite peer input, and anchor nominations to concrete outcomes so the award feels earned and inspiring.

• Big lift under pressure: Tight deadline met without sacrificing quality.
• Customer kudos: Documented praise or retention save.
• Team catalyst: Cross-functional collaboration that unlocked progress.

Award title ideas

Pick a title that matches your culture and outcome focus, then keep it consistent month to month.

• Employee of the Month
• Monthly Impact Award
• Above & Beyond — Month of {{Month}}
• Frontline MVP ({{Department}})
• Culture Champion — {{Month}}

Sample wording to engrave

Keep it crisp: behavior + impact + thanks.

• Employee of the Month — {{Month}} {{Year}}
Presented to {{Name}} for exceptional ownership on {{project}} that delivered {{result}}.

• Monthly Impact Award
Honoring {{Name}} for living our value of {{value}} and elevating {{team/customer outcome}}.

• Above & Beyond — {{Month}}
{{Name}}, your initiative on {{initiative}} moved us forward. Thank you.

Recommended trophy or gift

For a repeatable program, choose a consistent look with easy monthly fulfillment. Prize Possessions can handle single pieces or bulk, with rush options when you need them.

• Perpetual wall plaque: Add engraved nameplates each month for a visible, ongoing honor.
• Individual glass plaque or small crystal tower: Clean, display-ready keepsake for the winner.
• Engraved desk nameplate or etched drinkware: Practical, personal companion gift to the main award.

3. Company values champion award

Your values only live if people model them. This award shines a light on behaviors that make your culture real—decision-making with integrity, coaching others, putting customers first—so everyone sees what “good” looks like. Among employee recognition awards, a values champion is your clearest way to reward not just results, but how those results were achieved.

When to use this award

Use it when you want to reinforce culture during change, scale great habits across teams, or spotlight unsung behaviors that enable wins. Keep criteria tied to named values and gather concrete examples from managers and peers.

• Culture moments: After a transformation, merger, or policy shift where values guided choices.
• Cross-team collaboration: When someone bridged silos to move work forward.
• Ethical leadership: A tough call made the right way, not the easy way.
• Everyday excellence: Quiet, consistent actions that elevate others.

Award title ideas

Pick a naming pattern that maps 1:1 to your values so recognition stays focused and repeatable.

• Company Values Champion
• Integrity in Action
• Customer First Champion
• One Team Collaborator
• Ownership & Accountability Award
• Grow & Learn Champion
• Diversity & Inclusion Ally
• Safety Steward (for operations)

Sample wording to engrave

Anchor the inscription to the specific value, the behavior, and the impact. Keep it human—and brief.

• Company Values Champion — {{Value Name}}
Presented to {{Name}} for demonstrating {{behavior}} that advanced {{team/project outcome}}. {{Month}} {{Year}}

• {{Value Name}} in Action
Honoring {{Name}} for living our value and setting a standard for others to follow.

• In Recognition of {{Name}}
Your commitment to {{Value}} strengthened our culture and delivered {{result}}.

• Culture Champion — {{Year}}
Thank you, {{Name}}, for leading by example.

Recommended trophy or gift

Choose a format that visually ties back to your value set and can be repeated across categories. Prize Possessions can match finishes to brand colors, engrave your logo, and scale from single orders to bulk with rush options.

• Etched crystal or glass plaque: Clean canvas to feature the value name prominently.
• Crystal tower with color accent: A statement piece for annual values champions.
• Premium wood plaque: Classic, durable option for wall displays in shared spaces.
• Engraved desk nameplate or pen set: Daily reminder for mentors and people leaders.
• Coordinated series: Same form factor with different value titles to build a recognizable program.

4. Customer service hero award

Customers remember how you make them feel. This award celebrates the pros who turn tough moments into loyalty—calming escalations, saving accounts, and earning rave reviews. Among employee recognition awards, it’s a morale booster for frontline teams and a clear signal that empathy, responsiveness, and problem-solving are core to your brand.

When to use this award

Recognize it as a monthly or quarterly spotlight, or pair it with major launches and peak seasons when volume spikes and quick thinking matters most.

• Escalation saves: Turned a high-risk situation into a retention win.
• Customer kudos: Multiple public reviews or commendations.
• Response excellence: Consistently top-tier CSAT/NPS or first-response times.
• Team support: Coached peers, documented fixes, or improved workflows.

Award title ideas

• Customer Service Hero
• Customer Champion
• Service Excellence Award
• Customer Save of the Quarter
• Above & Beyond Service
• Frontline MVP (Support)
• Voice of the Customer Award

Sample wording to engrave

• Customer Service Hero — {{Quarter}} {{Year}}
Presented to {{Name}} for turning escalations into advocacy and protecting {{account/renewal}}.

• Service Excellence Award
Honoring {{Name}} for outstanding care and rapid resolution that lifted {{CSAT/NPS}}.

• Customer Champion — {{Month}} {{Year}}
In recognition of empathy, ownership, and solutions that earned our customers’ trust.

• Above & Beyond Service
{{Name}}, your leadership on {{issue/case}} set the bar for our team. Thank you.

Recommended trophy or gift

Choose pieces that are presentation-ready and easy to repeat for monthly/quarterly programs. Prize Possessions can engrave your logo, personalize each piece, and accommodate rush orders or bulk buys.

• Etched glass or crystal plaque: Clean, professional canvas for customer quotes or metrics.
• Star-accent crystal trophy: Symbolic pick for standout saves and shining service.
• Engraved desk nameplate or pen set: Practical daily reminder for high-performing agents and leads.
• Etched drinkware set: Celebrate big wins or team-wide CSAT milestones with a branded keepsake.
• Perpetual team plaque: Central wall display where individual nameplates honor each period’s hero.

5. Innovation award

Innovation turns “what if” into “what’s next.” Use this award to celebrate bold thinking, clever problem‑solving, and ideas that move your company forward—whether that’s a streamlined workflow, a cost-saving automation, or a customer experience breakthrough. Among employee recognition awards, it’s a powerful signal that experimentation and continuous improvement are career-making behaviors.

When to use this award

Make it a quarterly or annual spotlight to keep a steady drumbeat of inventive wins. Recognize prototypes, pilots, and process fixes—not just shipped products—so you reward learning, too.

• New product or feature concept that validated with customers
• Process or automation that saves time or cost
• Data-driven improvement to quality, safety, or reliability
• Creative solution that unblocked a cross-team project

Award title ideas

Choose titles that fit your culture and the kinds of ideas you want more of. Keep the naming consistent so your program scales.

• Innovation Award
• Bright Idea Award
• Trailblazer Award
• Process Improvement Champion
• Product Pioneer
• Problem Solver of the Quarter
• Automation Architect
• Efficiency Champion
• Creative Catalyst
• R&D Excellence

Sample wording to engrave

Anchor your inscription in the idea, the behavior, and the impact. Short, specific lines read best on glass or crystal.

• Innovation Award — {{Year}}
Presented to {{Name}} for transforming {{idea/project}} into measurable impact for {{team/customer}}.

• Bright Idea Award
Honoring {{Name}} whose creative solution to {{problem}} delivered {{result}}.

• Trailblazer — {{Quarter}} {{Year}}
In recognition of bold experimentation on {{initiative}} that advanced our roadmap.

• Process Improvement Champion
{{Name}}, your redesign of {{process}} improved {{metric}}. Thank you.

Recommended trophy or gift

Pick a piece that feels modern and display-worthy. Prize Possessions specializes in crisp custom glass engraving and can source themed pieces if you want a signature look.

• Etched crystal or glass plaque: Sleek canvas for the idea name and impact line.
• Geometric crystal tower: Statement piece for top annual innovators.
• Lightbulb‑themed crystal or custom motif: Symbolic option Prize Possessions can source on request.
• Glass desktop award (paperweight/block): Compact, repeatable quarterly keepsake.
• Engraved pen set or notebook: Practical companion gift for prolific idea-makers.

6. Teamwork excellence award (team award)

Great teams turn complexity into momentum. This award recognizes cross-functional collaboration, clear communication, and shared ownership that produce results no single person could deliver. Among employee recognition awards, a team honor boosts belonging, spotlights healthy habits (planning, handoffs, documentation), and gives you a visible story of “how we win together.”

When to use this award

Use it to celebrate multi‑disciplinary delivery, crisis response, and process improvements that lifted quality, speed, or customer outcomes. Make the impact tangible—tie recognition to a project, milestone, or metric—and acknowledge contributors across roles and locations.

• Major launch or implementation delivered on time and on spec
• Cross‑department fix that reduced errors or cycle time
• Incident or surge handled smoothly with clear comms and coverage
• Multi‑site or hybrid team that maintained velocity and quality

Award title ideas

• Teamwork Excellence Award
• Dream Team Award
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration Award
• One Team — {{Project/Program}}
• Project of the Quarter
• Delivery Squad of the Year

Sample wording to engrave

• Teamwork Excellence Award — {{Quarter}} {{Year}}
Presented to {{Team Name}} for collaborative execution of {{project}} that delivered {{result}}.

• Cross‑Functional Collaboration Award
Honoring {{Team Name}} for bridging {{departments}} to accelerate {{outcome}}.

• One Team — {{Project}}
In recognition of shared ownership, clear communication, and a successful delivery.

Recommended trophy or gift

Pair a shared centerpiece for your office or clubhouse with individual keepsakes each member can display. Prize Possessions supports one‑off and bulk orders, so you can combine a team plaque with matching personal awards—branded and engraved—on standard or rush timelines.

• Large crystal or glass plaque (team name + project): Display in a shared space.
• Perpetual team plaque: Add engraved plates for each winning team over time.
• Team trophy + individual mini glass blocks: One centerpiece, personal mementos.
• Engraved drinkware sets: Coordinated keepsakes for every contributor to celebrate the win.

7. Rising star award

Spotlighting emerging talent sends a powerful message: potential is noticed here. The Rising Star Award recognizes early‑career standouts who learn fast, take initiative, and create measurable impact. It’s one of the most energizing employee recognition awards—celebrate the win now, and pair it with development support so momentum continues.

When to use this award

Use it to encourage high‑trajectory contributors before a formal promotion. Keep criteria about behaviors and outcomes (not tenure alone), and make the path to nomination visible.

• Early‑career or newly promoted employees delivering outsized results
• First‑time project leads who exceeded goals
• Interns/associates converted based on performance
• Consistent pattern of learning, ownership, and follow‑through

Award title ideas

• Rising Star Award
• Emerging Leader
• Up‑and‑Comer
• Future Leader Award
• Breakout Performer
• Newcomer Impact Award
• On the Rise — {{Department}}
• Next Gen Innovator

Sample wording to engrave

• Rising Star Award — {{Year}}
Presented to {{Name}} for rapid growth and standout impact on {{project/team}}.

• Emerging Leader
Honoring {{Name}} for initiative, ownership, and results that lifted {{outcome}}.

• Breakout Performer — {{Quarter}} {{Year}}
In recognition of exceptional execution on {{initiative}} and a bright path ahead.

• Newcomer Impact Award
{{Name}}, your curiosity and follow‑through set a new bar. Thank you.

Recommended trophy or gift

Choose something modern and display‑worthy, then consider pairing the keepsake with a growth perk (mentorship match, course credit, or stretch assignment).

• Slim crystal or glass tower: A clean, aspirational silhouette for high‑potential talent.
• Etched glass plaque: Room to feature project names and your logo.
• Engraved desk nameplate or pen set: Practical reminder of your investment in their journey.
• Coordinated mini awards for quarterly honorees: Repeatable pieces that align to an annual program.

Prize Possessions can personalize single pieces or scale a series for cohorts, with crisp custom glass engraving, rush production, and bulk pricing when you need it.

8. Leadership excellence award

Great leaders make hard things feel possible: they set direction, coach with clarity, and create psychological safety so others can do their best work. This award recognizes the managers and informal leaders who elevate people and outcomes—not just projects—so your culture grows stronger with every win.

When to use this award

Use it to highlight leaders who consistently develop others, navigate change with steadiness, and role‑model your values under pressure. Include both titled leaders and those who influence without authority.

• Turned strategy into execution with clear goals and strong communication
• Coached team members to new skills, promotions, or stretch results
• Led through change or crisis while protecting quality and morale
• Built cross‑team alignment that unlocked speed or better decisions
• Championed inclusion, safety, and recognition in daily routines

Award title ideas

• Leadership Excellence Award
• People‑First Leader
• Coach of the Year
• Inspiring Leader — {{Department}}
• Servant Leader Award
• Change Maker
• Strategic Leadership Award
• Culture Builder

Sample wording to engrave

• Leadership Excellence Award — {{Year}}
Presented to {{Name}} for vision, coaching, and execution that advanced {{team/project}} and our people.

• People‑First Leader
Honoring {{Name}} for developing others and creating an environment where great work thrives.

• Coach of the Year
In recognition of guidance and feedback that lifted performance across {{team}}.

• Change Maker — {{Quarter}} {{Year}}
{{Name}}, your steady leadership through {{initiative/change}} delivered results and trust.

Recommended trophy or gift

Choose a centerpiece that feels worthy of the role and is easy to repeat annually. Prize Possessions can engrave your logo, personalize each piece, and support single or bulk orders with rush production when needed.

• Crystal tower trophy: A statement silhouette for standout leaders
• Etched glass plaque: Clean, modern canvas for value‑ and impact‑driven wording
• Premium wood plaque (walnut/cherry): Classic recognition for long‑tenured leadership
• Engraved desk set (nameplate + pen): Practical daily reminder of their impact
• Perpetual leadership plaque: Add nameplates each year to spotlight your leadership cohort

9. Sales achievement award

Sales runs on clear outcomes—new logos, expansion, retention, and revenue efficiency. This award recognizes the rainmakers and the steady closers, but also the builders behind the wins: SDR pipeline creators, channel reps, and CSMs who expand accounts. Among employee recognition awards, this one fuels healthy competition while reinforcing value‑aligned selling: consultative, ethical, and team‑oriented.

When to use this award

Make it a quarterly or annual anchor, and spotlight exceptional moments as they happen so momentum doesn’t fade. Calibrate for territory, ramp, and book mix to keep it fair.

• Quota attainment or over‑attainment for the period
• Largest new logo or multi‑year/strategic deal
• Expansion/upsell and net revenue retention milestones
• Pipeline generation (SDR/BDR) and win‑rate improvements
• Channel/partner sales breakthroughs
• Team attainment (pod, region, or segment)

Award title ideas

Choose titles that map to specific motions (hunting, farming, partnering) so recognition aligns with your sales model.

• Sales Achievement Award
• President’s Club — {{Year}}
• Top Producer — {{Quarter/Year}}
• Rainmaker Award
• New Logo Hunter
• Account Growth Champion
• Customer Retention Champion
• Deal of the Year
• SDR of the Quarter
• Channel Sales Excellence

Sample wording to engrave

Tie the inscription to a metric or milestone (attainment, ACV, NRR) plus a nod to how the win was earned.

• Sales Achievement Award — {{Quarter}} {{Year}}
Presented to {{Name}} for {{%}} quota attainment and disciplined, customer‑first execution.

• President’s Club — {{Year}}
Honoring {{Name}} for outstanding performance and sustained revenue impact.

• Deal of the Year — {{Year}}
{{Name}} closed {{client/deal}} delivering ${{amount}} in ARR and strategic expansion.

• Account Growth Champion
In recognition of {{Name}} for driving {{NRR%}} NRR through consultative expansion.

Recommended trophy or gift

Sales keepsakes should look victory‑worthy and photograph well at kickoffs. Prize Possessions can engrave your logo, personalize each piece, and scale from one‑offs to President’s Club runs—with rush options when timelines tighten.

• Crystal tower or cup trophy: Statement piece for top producers and marquee deals.
• Etched glass plaque: Clean canvas for metrics (ARR, attainment, NRR).
• Perpetual wall plaque: Add nameplates for quarterly/annual honorees in a visible spot.
• Premium decanter or drinkware set (etched): Celebratory companion to the main award.
• Engraved desk nameplate or pen set: Daily reminder that keeps the win top‑of‑mind.

10. Mentorship and coaching award

Great mentors multiply talent. They share know‑how, create psychological safety, and turn feedback into growth—often without fanfare. This award spotlights the people who invest in others and raise the bar for the whole team. Among employee recognition awards, it sends a clear message: development is a daily practice we reward.

When to use this award

Use it to recognize managers and individual contributors who consistently coach, onboard, and elevate peers. Tie nominations to real outcomes so the honor feels substantive.

• Documented mentee progress (promotion, certification, new skill applied)
• Excellent onboarding buddy who accelerates ramp time
• Coaching through change that protected quality and morale
• Building inclusive habits—inviting voices, sharing credit, modeling values

Award title ideas

• Mentorship & Coaching Award
• Coaching Champion
• People Developer
• Mentor of the Year
• Growth Catalyst
• Onboarding Ally
• Knowledge Sharer
• Culture Builder (Coaching)

Sample wording to engrave

• Mentorship & Coaching Award — {{Year}}
Presented to {{Name}} for investing time, trust, and guidance that accelerated growth across {{team}}.

• Coaching Champion
Honoring {{Name}} for feedback and support that helped {{mentee/team}} achieve {{result}}.

• People Developer — {{Quarter}} {{Year}}
In recognition of consistent mentorship and skills transfer on {{tools/process}}.

• Mentor of the Year
{{Name}}, thank you for opening doors, sharing knowledge, and lifting others.

Recommended trophy or gift

Pair a meaningful keepsake with a growth perk (course credit, conference pass, or formal mentor time). Prize Possessions can personalize single pieces or scale sets with rush options and crisp custom glass engraving.

• Etched glass or crystal plaque: Clean canvas for mentor impact and your logo.
• Engraved desk nameplate or pen set: Practical, daily reminder of their coaching role.
• Paired mini awards (mentor + mentee): Celebrate the relationship on both desks.
• Engraved journal or notebook: Useful companion for coaching notes and 1:1s.
• Perpetual mentorship plaque: Add nameplates each quarter to spotlight your coaching community.

11. Years of service award

Tenure deserves more than a timestamp. Make service milestones meaningful by highlighting the person’s contributions, the stories peers tell about working with them, and the legacy they’re building year by year. Among employee recognition awards, this one anchors continuity, loyalty, and culture—when you personalize it, it becomes a career‑defining keepsake, not just a date on a plaque.

When to use this award

Mark major anniversaries (1, 3, 5, 10, 15, 20+ years) with context about impact, not just time served. Invite peer shoutouts, share milestone stories, and connect the honoree’s work to company values so the celebration feels authentic in remote or in‑person settings.

• Recognize milestone years with a brief recap of signature projects and wins
• Pair the moment with peer notes and a manager tribute at an all‑hands
• Tie the message to specific company values the honoree models

Award title ideas

Choose a naming convention you can repeat across years so your program feels cohesive as it scales.

• Years of Service Award — {{Years}}
• Service Milestone — {{Years}} Years
• Dedicated Service Award
• Career Contribution Award
• Loyalty & Commitment Award
• Legacy of Excellence — {{Years}}
• Tenure Honor — {{Years}} Years

Sample wording to engrave

Keep it warm, specific, and future‑facing—mention the work that defined the journey and the impact that lasts.

• {{Years}} Years of Service — {{Name}}
With gratitude for your dedication and contributions to {{team/company}}. {{Year}}

• Service Milestone — {{Years}}
Honoring {{Name}} for embodying {{Value}} and advancing {{project/result}} over the years.

• In Recognition of {{Name}}
Your commitment and craft shaped {{outcome}}. Thank you for {{Years}} years of impact.

• Legacy of Excellence — {{Name}}
Celebrating milestones, memories, and meaningful results. {{Year}}

Recommended trophy or gift

Match the keepsake to the milestone. Prize Possessions offers crisp custom glass engraving, premium plaques, and scalable fulfillment—single pieces or bulk—with rush production when timelines are tight.

• Premium wood plaque (walnut/cherry): Classic, enduring choice for multi‑decade milestones
• Etched crystal or glass plaque: Modern look for any tenure year with logo and value callouts
• Perpetual wall plaque: Central display that adds engraved nameplates as anniversaries accrue
• Engraved desk nameplate or pen set: Daily, practical reminder for the honoree’s workspace
• Consider pairing with a meaningful perk (extra PTO or development stipend) and printed peer notes for a complete moment

12. People’s choice (peer recognition) award

Let your people choose the winner and you’ll elevate the everyday champions peers rely on. Peer recognition builds connection, trust, and even a little friendly competition—perfect qualities to reinforce with employee recognition awards that don’t always come from the top.

When to use this award

Use it on a monthly or quarterly cadence at all‑hands or team meetings to surface unsung contributions—especially in hybrid or cross‑functional environments where great work can be easy to miss. Invite short peer nominations tied to specific behaviors and impacts to keep it fair and meaningful.

• Spotlight behind‑the‑scenes helpers, documenters, and unblockers
• Celebrate cross‑team collaboration or onboarding support
• Amplify consistent culture carriers who make work better for others

Award title ideas

Choose a title that matches your culture’s vibe—warm, fun, or formal—and keep it consistent so participation grows.

• People’s Choice Award
• Peer Champion
• Colleagues’ Choice
• Team MVP
• Kudos Cup
• Most Helpful Teammate
• Unsung Hero
• Culture Connector
• Collaboration Ally
• Spirit Award

Sample wording to engrave

Keep inscriptions short and specific—peer‑powered praise reads best when it names the behavior and the lift it created.

• People’s Choice — {{Month}} {{Year}}
Presented to {{Name}} for the everyday support and initiative peers count on.

• Peer Champion
Honoring {{Name}} for stepping up on {{project/task}} and helping the team deliver.

• Unsung Hero — {{Team}}
In recognition of behind‑the‑scenes work that enabled {{result/outcome}}.

• Most Helpful Teammate
{{Name}}, your generosity and know‑how lifted everyone around you. Thank you.

Recommended trophy or gift

Pick a repeatable format that’s easy to fulfill and proudly display. Prize Possessions can personalize one‑offs or bulk runs, engrave logos, and support rush production or custom sourcing.

• Perpetual wall plaque: Add engraved nameplates for each winner across the year.
• Etched glass or crystal plaque (small format): Clean, personal keepsake for each honoree.
• Mini crystal blocks for the whole cohort: Affordable, scalable tokens peers love to display.
• Engraved drinkware: A celebratory, practical companion to the main award for monthly winners.

Bring it all together

You now have 12 repeatable awards with clear moments, titles, and ready‑to‑engrave wording. Keep the momentum simple: set a cadence (monthly, quarterly, annual), publish nomination criteria tied to values and outcomes, and standardize your designs so each recognition feels consistent and credible. Most of all, capture the behavior, the impact, and a sincere thank‑you—every time.

When you’re ready to present, choose keepsakes that match the story and scale you need. Order a single plaque for a spotlight or a coordinated series for a company‑wide program—custom engraving, rush production, and bulk pricing make it easy. As a family‑owned shop since 2002, Prize Possessions can personalize crystal and wood pieces, source unique items beyond the catalog, and support both retail and wholesale buyers. Start with one award or request a quote for a full suite—either way, you’ll deliver recognition that lasts.