1) People respond to recognition awards even more than monetary rewards. An inexpensive trophy, plaque or award gives more bang for the buck. Employee awards are less expensive than increases in salaries or benefits.

2) Healthy competition between employees, athletes, students, or teammates will increase productivity as each individual strives to be number one and earn some recognition. As people compete for the coveted recognition award, productivity increases as does enthusiasm and team work.

3) Employees that know they are appreciated are more loyal, which means lower turnover, higher employee retention, and less time and expense hiring and training new employees. Students likewise have fewer absentees and excuses, while athletes work harder at being the best they can be.

4) People that are recognized for their achievement are more pleasant and happy, which translates to more team work, and less down time.

5) An awards ceremony creates an opportunity for the company, team or organization to become more unified in a positive social setting. Your recognition program should be geared towards this event, whether quarterly, semi-annually or annually.

6) Attitudes are contagious - rewarding people goes a long way toward happy employees, teammates, faculty and students that are more energetic and productive and affect others in a positive way as well.

7) Award recognition can change negative behaviors. Reward people for things like 'Outstanding Employee', 'Most Valuable Player' or 'Most Improved Student' and the recognition experience motivates those who do not receive an award so that the entire group or team can get moving in the right direction.

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An elegant gift for those that have the most impact on our lives - our teachers!

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