Employee Recognition Resources and Award Ideas

AbleRecognition has made awards for Canadian and US organizations for 35 years. The guides below cover wording to engrave, award ideas by occasion, and how crystal, glass and acrylic differ.

Every order gets a proof within 2 business days, most orders are produced in 5 to 7 business days after you approve it, and our 100% Guarantee covers the artwork you approve. If you have an event date to hit, contact us and we'll tell you what's possible.

Award Ideas and Wording

Wording to engrave and award ideas, organized by occasion.

Years of Service Awards Award ideas by milestone, from 5 years to 25 and beyond, with wording to engrave.
Retirement Awards Retirement award ideas and wording for the person leaving and the people presenting it.
Departing Employee Awards Award ideas for employees who are leaving to move on, not to retire.
Team and Department Awards Wording for team and department awards, with examples.
Volunteer Recognition Awards Plaque wording ideas, and what to keep in mind when you thank a volunteer.
Creative Award Names 57 award names for employee recognition programs.

Choosing a Material

Crystal, glass and acrylic can look alike on a shelf. They differ in weight, clarity and price.

Crystal vs Glass 10 ways to tell crystal from glass.
Crystal vs Acrylic How acrylic and crystal awards differ in price, texture and appearance.

Ordering Help

What happens between your order and your event.

Art and Logo Requirements The artwork we need for your logo, and how to send it.
Order and Shipping Information Production times and shipping for Canada and the US.
100% Guarantee What the guarantee covers, including the artwork you approve.
Returns and Exchanges Returns, exchanges and credits, and how to start a return.

Business Documents

Schools and government offices are approved for terms automatically, and other orders over $250 can use terms with credit approval.

W-9 (PDF) AbleRecognition's W-9 for your vendor file.
Contact Us Our DUNS number, CAGE code and GSA number, and a way to reach us.

Shop Awards and Gifts

Awards by material and shape, corporate gifts and promotional products.