Recognize The Best In Your Team Members

Celebrities are honored with awards all the time. But the real stars are the employees and team members who work hard every day to deliver their best efforts to their organization’s clients and customers.

No matter the organization, whether non-profit, business or government, it’s the people who make all the difference.

Through their customer service, their leadership, their initiative, their commitment to learning and development and their many contributions, the right team can attract and keep clients and customers happy. That’s why it’s so important to recognize the individuals and the teams that make up your organization.

A health-care client asked me to help promote the good work of team members for a provincial awards program. I reviewed the organization’s annual report; strategic plan and Executive Director’s blog.  I interviewed candidates, conducted research and wrote and polished award nomination submissions with precise word counts.

A non-profit wanted to acknowledge individuals for their past year of service. I coordinated with their communications team and assisted in planning and organizing a recognition event. The goal: To help staff understand that their contribution was valued.

Whether through success stories, personal profiles, award nomination submissions or recognition awards and events, it’s important to let the people on your team know their efforts have been noticed.

How do you honor the individuals and the teams that stand out at your place of business? Your staff members give their time, their energy, their service and their creativity so that your clients and customers will get the very best that your organization has to offer. What are you doing to let your team members know they’re appreciated?

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