Are plaques or awards a better option for employee recognition

Recognising employees for their contribution to your companies success has long lasting positive effects. Choosing the right kind of recognition product to present to them can affect the success of your awards program. Broadly the options are either wall plaques or trophies. The advantages of plaques are listed below

- They can be displayed for all to see. Plaques and honours boards can be made to large sizes at a lower cost than trophies. If the plaque is being presented to individuals in an office it can be a good idea to have the plaque in plain view. This can motivate staff to put effort into achieving the reward as they see a constant reminder everyday. Creating competition among employees has the added effect of lifting the performance of the whole team.

- Plaques have space to add large winner's plates. Like above, this lets everyone see who has won previously. Those that have will take pride in their performance and strive to maintain their high standards. While others can use winner's as a role model to know what it takes to be recognised within the company.

- Plaques will last longer than trophies. Due to the extra space, there is more room to keep a record of winner's names. Creating some history can give the award more prestige and this will have the effect of people striving harder to win it.

If you would like help choosing  good plaques and designs talk to the team at Xpress Awards. They specialise in custom plaques for corporate recognition.