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Guidelines : Professional Recognition/Rewards
Professional Recognition/Awards
Guidelines
- Begin with a congratulations and state in detail what the employee has done to merit this recognition.
- Express your appreciation for the hard work, initiative, creativity, or determination which the employee exhibited.
- State the reward(s) the employee will receive. Examples: bonuses, trips, picture and article in the company newsletter, special reward or plaque at an awards banquet etc.
- Express your faith that the employee will continue to perform at high standards, being an example to his/her fellow employees.
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Example 1: Professional recognition letter
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Dear Jeanie:
Mrs. Brown told me about your exciting award—Outstanding GM Salesperson of the Year. Wow!
I suppose that I shouldn’t be so surprised. Ever since you began working with us at Lockfield Motors, we knew you would be one of our shining stars. Customers always seem comfortable working with you as you are honest and down-to-earth. Now, you have received national recognition for a job well done. Keep it up!
Sincerely,
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Example 2: Letter of congratulation for promotion
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Dear George:
Congratulations on your nomination! Being considered for the prestigious Top Researcher Award is a remarkable accomplishment. If anyone deserves it, you definitely do. You have shown nothing but dedication to our recent biomedical research projects, especially the latest heart-valve designs. You manage to keep on top of all of our projects and are able to answer those tedious technical questions as well as the theoretical ones.
You can be sure I will be in your corner when the winner is announced!
Sincerely,
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Example 3: Congratulation on rewards
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Dear Bert:
The National Health & Food Association just notified us about your designation as Most Creative Chef in the salad division. I would definitely agree with them. Your organic arugula, melon, and spiced cashew salad is about the most creative and incredibly delicious I have ever tasted. Even before this award, our customers were all aware of your talents. They have always come in and eagerly asked, “What’s Bert’s salad creation for this week?”
Congratulations on this wonderful accomplishment. You are definitely an asset to this restaurant.
Yours truly,
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Example 4: Sample letter of congratulation on service reward
Memorandum
TO: George
FROM: Gina, Toni, Louis, and Andy
DATE: June 12, 19–
SUBJECT: Most Promising New Manager Award
Way to go George! We knew that you could do it! The Most Promising New Manager Award is definitely something to write home about.
You earned every bit of this great honor. We have been privileged to be a part of your marketing team and really appreciate the professional yet personal manner in which you conduct your business interactions. Your strong “people” skills are a rare commodity these days in management.
Congratulations!
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Example 5: Promotion congratulation letters
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Dear Dana:
Dr. Dalston just announced your designation as Staff Member of the Year at the Annual Awards Banquet. I cannot think of anyone more worthy. I and so many other students have said time and again that you were the one who sold us on enrolling in this program.
I remember the first time I called your office trying to make final decisions about my choice of graduate schools. You treated me like a friend who cared about my decision. When I finally made the decision, not only did you help me find a roommate, you set up meetings for me and helped me fill out the countless forms that go along with registration. You are such a blessing to this program. It is nice to see that good people are rewarded for their extraordinary efforts.
Yours truly,
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