Employee Recognition Award Program ⏬👇

The employee recognition award program is a simple way to encourage employees and to let them know that their efforts are appreciated. The program usually entails the employer presenting an employee with a certificate or plaque, sometimes accompanied by a small monetary reward, at a staff meeting or company event.

When organizing a recognition award program, consider the following:

• Who will receive the awards?
• What awards will be given?
• When will the awards be presented?
• How will the awards be publicized?

Choose who will receive the awards

The number of recipients and the type of employees should reflect the nature of your business. Generally, in a smaller business, all staff may be eligible; in a larger corporation, only those in certain categories may qualify. Be careful not to select recipients based on personal preference but rather on what employees have accomplished.

What awards will be given?

Not all awards are appropriate for all employees or situations. To help you decide which award is most appropriate, use the Universal Reward Scale as a guide.

When will the awards be presented?

 Decide when the awards will be presented. If more than one employee is being honored, arrange for the awards to be presented at a company event or staff meeting so everyone will have the opportunity to witness the ceremony.

How will the awards be publicized?

You’ve already taken the important step of creating recognition awards for your employees. Now make sure those awards are presented in a way that will really encourage your employees and impress others.

How do I Create an Employee Recognition Award Program? 

1. Decide on your goal.

What are you trying to achieve?

What results are you anticipating?

• Determine the awards you’ll offer.

What type of awards are appropriate for your company and goals?

• Develop the selection criteria.

Be specific about what you’re looking for. This will ensure the awards are given appropriately.

• Publicize the program.

Make sure your employees know about it! You can incorporate it into an ongoing company newsletter or send out a separate notification.

• Gather the applications.

Develop a form that collects the information you’ll need to  evaluate candidates.

• Evaluate the applications and select recipients.

Using the criteria you’ve established, score each application and select recipients from the highest scorers.

• Celebrate each award recipient!

What is a Good Name for an Employee Recognition Program? There is no one answer to this question as it depends on the company culture and what type of recognition program the company is looking for. However, some examples of employee recognition programs include “Employee of the Month” or “Top Performer” programs.