Plaque Phrases and Sayings for Award Presentations

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Click the title for a great collection from the Awards and Recognition Association about phrases for common award situations and sample layouts for plaques.

On-The-Spot Recognition Programs: Instant Awards Points Cards

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Are you looking for ways of implementing an on-the-spot recognition program, but need an easy way to implement the program and still control the budget? Here you go!

• Review your program goals and objectives.
• Key in on a handful of meaningful targets that can be implemented.
• Determine your budget.
• Establish the timeline.
• Prepare communications: announcement, tracking and follow up.
• Order recognition cards in denominations that fit your budget.
• When you catch someone doing something right, present them with a card!
• Watch what happens next. The recipient can go to the website and cash in right away, or they can save them up and cash them in all at once.
• Each card has a unique award code, unique to that card, so it can only be used once.
• They have no expiration date nor additional fees and are available in denominations of $1, $3, $5, 10, $15, $20, 25, $50, $100.
• Orders arrive in 10-14 business days.
• Unused points are kept in the employee points account for future purchases.
• Points cards are password protected for security.

How can you make sure the program is successful?

• Let them know what you are recognizing. Be specific. What they did to be recognized?
• Connect their behavior to the organization's values and mission.
• Recognize how the behavior represents the employee's best qualities, such as integrity, dedication, or accountability.

Here are just a few reasons to recognize an employee on-the-spot with an Instant Award Points Card.

• Always willing to help another employee
• Taking initiative when needed
• Making it happen
• Stepping up and leading
• Providing outstanding customer service
• Sharing new ideas
• Having a fantastic attitude
• Having a positive approach to a problem
• Being resourceful in accomplishing goals
• Meeting a deadline on time
• Going above and beyond expectations
• Contributing to a project's success
• Staying the course
• Being a team player
• Exhibiting dedication day in and day out
• Acting as a mentor
• Showing a can-do spirit
• Thinking out of the box
• Consideration of others

For more information, contact RCB at 800-929-9110.  RCB Awards

Its All About The Ring

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The world of professional sports has the one ultimate goal defining success for an athlete. The Ring. The Championship Ring. 

In spite of the NFL lockout, the presentation of the Championship Rings to the Green Bay Packers players, staff and executives was an event that was not going to be missed. The team got special permission from the NFL to hold the event, and all but three players were in attendance (one was in the delivery room with his wife).  Charles Woodson played for a lot of dreadful teams over the years, and it was always his dream to win the Ring. Executive Mark Murphy talked about how the Ring symbolizes the Packers championship tradition in excellent fashion.

Clearly the pride of winning the biggest prize of them all is evident in the smiles, and even the peace pipe that owners and players smoked during this truce in the NFL war. Contrast this with the far out attitude of Mark Cuban, NBA owner, whose Dallas Mavericks just won the NBA Championship. While his players, coaches and front office staff were clearly looking forward to getting a ring, he burst everyone's bubble with the announcement that there would be no ring for the NBA World Champions. Perhaps a Championship Bracelet, he suggested? The team, not a single one of which had ever won a championship ring, were all opposed to this. To a player, they all scoffed at Cuban's notion that a ring was old school and thus no longer relevant. He said he wants to take it to the next level, with something different. I don't think so!

Athletes want the Ring. Owners want the Ring (well, most), and staff want the ring. The NFL pays $5,000 per ring, up to 150 rings, and the teams pick up any additional cost. The 4 marquis diamonds on the Packers ring represent 4 World Championships. 13 diamonds in the G represent each of the 13 NFL Championships. The 92 smaller diamonds represent the 92 year history of the club. Lambeau Field is on one shank, the Lombardi Trophy is on the other. The players jersey number is circled, just like on the first jersey the team wore. The inside of the ring is engraved Mind, Goal, Purpose, Heart, which was the inspirational motto of the team. The rings are made of platinum, with 14K gold, and weigh 116 grams. Wow! Fans can order their own version of the ring, also made by Jostens, at the Packers Pro Shop.

It's all about the ring. Don't doubt this. After 14 seasons for Charles Woodson, it just doesn't get any sweeter than this.

The Right Presentation can make all the Difference

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The Fundamentals of an Effective Presentation

Why is a presentation necessary? By establishing an employee recognition program within your company, you demonstrate that you know recognition is a powerful leadership tool. It makes a statement to your employees about what is important to the business and what is valued by the leaders within the company. It is also one of the most effective ways to reinforce an organization’s culture, support its objectives and retain top performers.

An effective recognition program achieves the following:

• Builds self-esteem
• Reinforces desired behaviors
• Helps create an atmosphere of appreciation and trust
• Promotes empowerment and involvement
• Creates loyalty to the company

Who should be present?  Imagine training long hours for a big race and then winning first place, only you aren’t allowed to tell anyone about your victory. Our achievements in life, no matter how small, are more meaningful to us when we share them with others. Keep this in mind when deciding who will be at the recognition event. The presentation will have much more impact if the associate is recognized in front of his/her peers (and senior management and additional guests if a more formal presentation is planned). The appropriate peer recognition will generate excitement for others to also strive for the high goals of achievement and recognition. 

Remember to make the presentation upbeat, fun and to the point. Your preparation will make the event a memorable Magic Moment for all. 

What will the presenter say? The most important thing to remember is that the presentation should be personal. Consider the flowing when preparing what you will say:

•  Address the associate by name.
• Research the important information including years of service, accomplishments and contributions prior to the presentation.
• Share a work-related short story or anecdote if appropriate, but always avoid embarrassing jokes or other comments that may make the associate uncomfortable.
• Communicate how honored you are to have the opportunity to recognize him or her.
• Congratulate the associate, say “thank you” and shake his or her hand.

Where will the presentation take place? Whether you are planning a casual or more formal presentation, the event is important and can be a powerful management tool towards developing increased commitment to the company’s vision and core values. You can recognize an associate at his or her work place, or, if desired, in a more formal setting like a banquet hall. Keep in mind the number of people who will be attending the event and plan the location accordingly. Whatever the setting, however, remember that this should be a special occasion for the associate and his/her peer group.

When should the presentation occur? There is no specific time of year to hold a recognition event because it should take place at a “special time” for your company. Most companies, however, hold an annual event to recognize their associates. Once a year is an optimal time to guarantee that milestones don’t go unnoticed while still ensuring the event remains “special” instead of an everyday occurrence. Whenever you plan to hold your event(s), remember to recognize important milestones like the following:

•  Years of Service (usually 1 year, 5 year, 10 year, etc)
•  Significant performance accomplishments
•  Goal Achievements
•  Going Above and Beyond

For more information on recognition programs, see our website at: RCB or call 800-929-9110.

Recognize, Reward & Retain

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Marquis Service Award Program:
Imagine - No setup or administration hassles, no late or broken gifts, happy smiling faces, constant praise and respect from your boss, rave reviews from your employees...sound inconceivable...it's not.

The Marquis Service Award Program will blow your employees away. It's a strategic employee recognition program that recognizes, inspires and motivates every employee in today's diversity-rich workplace.

Overview:
The Marquis Service Award program offers 19 plateau (fixed price) levels. Fixed pricing allows you to control and manage your program without the risk of going over budget.

Almost 100 useful and desirable awards are offered in each of the 19 price levels to give your employees the largest choice of name brand items in the industry.

Awards are separated into 7 distinct lifestyle categories:

• Electronics
• Watches & Pens
• Traditional
• Jewelry
• Gourmet
• Home & Leisure
• Outdoor/Recreation

Program Features of the Marquis Service Awards:

• Internet capabilities, including a complete Marquis Website Program, on-line ordering and reporting features are as simple as a click of the mouse.
• 23 Personal Recognition Options (PRO SERIES), make it easy to tailor a program to your specific needs, company culture and traditions.
• Standard and/or customized reports are available to measure the success of your program.
• Flexible administration gives you the ability to control and manage the entire program yourself or outsource it completely to us. 
• Awards can be bulk shipped to your work site for a presentation event, or mailed to recipients' homes for convenience.
• The fastest award shipping in the industry allows for immediate gratification and a more effective program.
• All awards are unconditionally guaranteed for 100% customer satisfaction and against manufacturer defects with a hassle-free returns-no questions asked for 1 full year.

Let a member of our professionally trained and experienced account management team participate and guide you in the design of your program. Call us at 800-929-9110.

RCB Marquis Service Award Program

SAFETY RECOGNITION PROGRAMS

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4 High-Impact Applications that are designed to reduce accidents, increase awareness, and save you money:

·     Stamp Programs

·     Point Programs

·     Webpoint Programs

·     Milestone Programs

Extensive research has shown us that successful programs are comprised of 10 Elements that achieve top-of-mind safety awareness. Our safety incentive programs are custom designed to include all 10 of these elements:

·     Simple & Well Defined Rules

·     Accrual Design

·     Short-Term Recognition Periods

·     Individual Recognition

·     Human Interaction & Peer Recognition

·     Useful & Desirable Awards

·     Family Involvement

·     Immediate Gratification

·     Positive Reinforcement & Continuous Communication

 ·     Management Support

Our programs are designed to fit any budget and culture and maximize your investment.

REDUCED ACCIDENTS EQUALS REDUCED COSTS EQUALS INCREASED PROFITS.

For every $1 invested in an effective workplace safety program, $4 to $6 is saved.

-American Society of Safety Engineers

The financial burden of serious workplace injuries is costing U.S. businesses nearly $1 Billion per week and is rising.

-2004 Liberty Mutual Workplace Safety Index

96% of all workplace accidents are triggered by unsafe behavior.

-Occupational Health & Safety Magazine

An effective overall safety program will include:

·     Training

·     Safety Incentive Program

·     Environment

RCB can help you Decrease accidents, Increase safety awareness, and Improve your bottom line.

HOW DO WE DO IT?

1.  STAMPS - High-Touch/Low-Tech

2.  POINTS - Virtually No Administration

3.  MILESTONES - Recognizes One-Time Events

4.  WEBPOINTS PROGRAM* - Password Protected Websites Customized to Fit Your Program

*Includes automated point calculations, enhanced multi-level reporting and capabilities that allow you to track, measure and compare safety performance metrics. 


For more information, go to the website: Corporate Recognition Programs.

CONTACT US FOR FREE SAFETY AWARENESS BOOK: The Missing Link, Proven techniques that can save your company millions of dollars in less than 12 months by Chuck Davis. 800-929-9110.

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For more information, contact RCB Awards at 1-800-929-9110.