There’s no one way to recognize someone. In life we celebrate birthdays, anniversaries, achievements, milestones, competitions, and much more. Recognition in the workplace plays a similar role, and shouldn’t be limited to only celebrating workplace milestones. With Awardco’s Recognition Programs you can participate in initiatives of all kinds from wellness programs to holiday bonus programs to workplace achievements, and you can do it all in one place. That’s what we like to call rewarding recognition! This article offers some example programs (and the required settings to create them) to get your recognition program juices flowing...
Program Ideas
Program: Sales Star
Description: Sales teams are a driving force behind many organizations. Without a motivated sales team quotas often go unreached! Help your sales teams achieve greater goals by creating a sales incentive program within Awardco, and recognize and reward your teams with the largest reward network in the world!
Eligibility: Employees within the sales department can be nominated once per quarter
Duration: Quarterly
Amount: 500 points
Approval: Yes-VP of Sales
Visibility: Private-only recipient can see the amount, team can see recognition
Extra Data: # of sales, above quota percentage, etc.
Program: Attitude of Gratitude
Description: The holidays are a time of gratitude. What better way to show that than by creating a recognition program that inspires employees to show gratitude in their own lives and for the people they work with?
Eligibility: Employees can be nominated 3x by another employee
Duration: The month of November
Amount: 20 points
Approval: Yes-receiver's manager
Visibility: Public
Extra Data: None
Program: Community Caring
Description: Your company is part of every community where you do business, and your employees make up a part of that community. Spotlight employees that give back through service, and encourage more community giving through a community caring recognition program.
Eligibility: No limitations on eligibility
Duration: Ongoing
Amount: No points
Approval: None
Visibility: Private
Extra Data: What did the employee do in the community?
Program: Pick-Me-Up
Description: A company is often like a large family. When one member is struggling or missing, it can mean the world to that person to hear a kind word of encouragement or support. Provide this opportunity to your employees through a “Pick-Me-Up” recognition program.
Eligibility: No limitations on eligibility
Duration: Ongoing
Amount: No points
Approval: None
Visibility: Public or Private
Extra Data: None
Program: Employee of the Month
Description: A standard of many companies, Employee of the Month programs can be a great way to recognize employees for their hard work.
Eligibility: Employees can be nominated 1x by each coworker, max. of 3x a month
Duration: Monthly
Amount: Nomination 0 points, winner 100 points
Approval: Yes—receiver's manager
Visibility: Public or Private
Extra Data: None
Program: Fitness For All
Description: Keeping your employees healthy can have huge benefits such as reducing healthcare costs and improving employee culture. Recognize and reward employees for healthy choices through Awardco by implementing a Wellness Program.
Eligibility: Managers can nominate their direct reports
Duration: One month
Amount: 300 points
Approval: Yes—employee health coordinator
Visibility: Public or Private
Extra Data: Competition results, steps, fitness metrics, etc.
Program: Go Green Award
Description: Have an employee that goes the extra mile to care for the environment? Are they riding their bike to work and using reusable grocery bags? Set up a recognition program to highlight their efforts and encourage similar ones from other employees!
Eligibility: Employees can nominate any other employee once a week
Duration: Ongoing
Amount: 10 points
Approval: Yes—environmental compliance officer
Visibility: Public
Extra Data: Trash collection, recycling, reducing carbon emissions through public transit or biking, etc.
Program: Keys to Success
Description: Encouraging company values is a great way to get employees on board with the company vision. Set up a recognition program that focuses on and encourages these values.
Eligibility: Managers can nominate their direct reports
Duration: Monthly
Amount: 10, 20, or 50 points
Approval: Yes—nominator's manager
Visibility: Public or Private
Extra Data: Value demonstrated
Program: Tradeshow Rockstar
Description: Trade shows are a great way to grow your business, but they can be incredibly draining. Show how much you appreciate the hard work of your trade show employees by highlighting their hard work and efforts.
Eligibility: Employees who staffed the trade show
Duration: One week
Amount: 50 points
Approval: Yes—trade show manager
Visibility: Public or Private
Extra Data: What, specifically, they did at the trade show
Program Names
If you're having trouble with what to name your recognition program, consider the list of names below:
- Key Players
- Impact Player
- Change Agent
- President's Award
- High Achievers
- High-Five
- Spotlight
- Highlight
- Kudos
- Star Award
- Overachiever Award
- Appreciate
- Bravo!
- Celebrate
- Extra Milers
- Recognize
- Achievers Circle
- Extraordinary Performers
- Above and Beyond
- Circle of Excellence
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Recognition Program Sampler Pamphlet
If you have any questions, please contact our Awardco Support Team.