Searching for unique or creative award names for employee recognition awards? Choose from the many examples below to brand your programme, or use to get your own ideas flowing.
Find recognition award title ideas for:
- Top Performer
- Customer Service
- Above and Beyond
- Peer-to-Peer
- Perfect Attendance
- Onboarding
- Sales Incentives
- Safety Awards
- Retirement Awards
- Volunteer Awards
- Team Recognition
Consider names that reflect your organisation’s unique company culture when browsing this list or generating your own award name ideas.

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Top Performer
Commend your top performers with creative award names that imply membership to an elite group. Make your organisation’s stars feel proud of the efforts they’ve made to achieve this award.
Chairman’s Award
Leadership Award Shining Star Award Leaderboard Award Superstar Award |
Five-Star Performance
Limelight Award Spotlight Award Standing Ovation Hero Award |
Customer Service
Good customer service is crucial to your organisation’s success. Choose creative award ideas to remind your employees that you’ve noticed their hard work and that their ability to keep customer relations smooth is appreciated.
Platinum Service Award
Diamond Service Award Customer Hero Award Consider it Done Award |
First Class Service
Star Service Customer Care Award Star Award
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Above and Beyond
When employees perform tasks far beyond their job descriptions, special recognition is deserved. Here are some ideas.
Exceeding Expectations
Taking the Initiative Going the Extra Mile |
High Five Award
Beyond the Call of Duty #Excellence |
Peer to Peer
Recognition from peers is highly valued, especially when it seems that supervisors might not notice the extra effort. Here are some award titles for employees who are highly praised by their coworkers.
Associate Appreciation
You’re The Best! You’re a Gem High Five Award Team Player Award |
#Cheers
Hats Off Round of Applause Thumbs Up |
Perfect Attendance
If attendance is an important focus at your company, use fun award titles for employees who come to work without fail. Make sure they know you’ve noticed.
Immaculate Attendance
All Day Everyday Most Committed Great Effort |
Onboarding
Starting a new job can be intimidating, but you can make it easier by letting new employees know they’re wanted and appreciated with these creative award names.
Fast Starter
Welcome Aboard!
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Good Addition Award Future is Bright |
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Sales Incentives
Is your sales team the best of the best? Show them how much their work means to you with award titles for employees who keep on closing deals.
Sales Ninja
Target Smasher Top of the Leaderboard Award
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Safety Awards
Safety on the job is a number one concern. When your employees go beyond the call of duty to maintain a safe workplace, make sure to call them out with appropriate recognition.
Safety Star Award
Safety First Looking Out for Others Award Captain Cautious |
Retirement Awards
When an employee retires from your company, it’s a show of loyalty on both sides. Make it memorable with creative award names for retirees.
Farewell Friend
Dignified Exit Start of a New Journey Next Chapter |
Going Out On Top
Leaving a Legacy Thank You We Will Miss You |
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Volunteer Awards
Volunteers are a special breed – not everyone wants to donate their valuable time for a cause. Honour those who do with one of these titles.
All for One, One for all
3 Cheers You’re The Best
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Making a Difference
Helpful Hero Much Appreciated |
Team Recognition
Teams need recognition too! Beyond individuals, if you have groups of employees who do amazing work together, be sure to recognise them.
Teamwork Makes The Dream Work
Together We Are Stronger Award |