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Recognition is most effective when it takes place on a regular basis and in a variety of ways. Informal recognition can be used every day to acknowledge the contributions of individuals, teams, and work groups.
Managers are encouraged to utilize the tools below to recognize employee excellence and to bolster employee engagement.
“The deepest principle of human nature is the craving to be appreciated.”
-William James, 19th Century American Philosopher
Guidelines, Forms, and Templates
- Engagement and Recognition Tools
- Formal Recogntion
- Informal Recognition
- Printable Cards and Certificates Templates - see section below
- Nine Minutes on Monday Template (PDF)
- Nine Minutes on Monday 8-Week Tracker (PDF)
- Nine Minutes on Monday Review Sheet (PDF)
- Recognition Ideas (PDF)
- Sticky Teams (PDF)
- Printable Card and Certificate Templates
Thank You Cards (non-fillable)
- "Blank" inside - with ribbon award (PDF)
- "Making CWU Better" theme - Spring/Summer flowers (PDF)
- "Efforts Noticed" theme - Summer butterfly (PDF)
- "Outstanding Job" theme - Spring/Summer flowers (PDF)
Certificates for Individuals (fillable)
- Certificate of Achievement (PDF)
- Certificate of Appreciation (PDF)
- Certificate of Appreciation 2 (PDF)
- CWU Colors - Certificate of Appreciation (DOCX)
- CWU Colors - Certificate of Retirement (DOCX)
- Certificate of Gratitude (PDF)
- "Recognized for" Certificate (PDF)
- "World's Best" Certificate (PDF)
- "In Gratitude" Certificate (PDF)
Multiple Certificates per Page (fillable)
Free Online Resources
- Certificates at office.com
- Cards at office.com
- Invitations at office.com
- American Greetings Cards (Once on the site, type "free" in the Search box)
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