At Terryberry we get asked all kinds of questions about employee recognition. One that comes up from time to time is what are some funny award names for employee recognition?
We recommend first to think about your company culture. What does your organization do? What’s unique about your business. Think of ideas related to your business that could be used to inspire an award name. Is your business involved in construction…How about “The Hard Hat Award” for safety? For healthcare organizations, how about “The Rx Award” or “Diagnosis: Awesome” Award. Involved in finance? Maybe the “Dead Presidents Award” would be appropriate. How about “Bank on It” Award?
Be sure to select a name that is POSITIVE, and avoid unintentionally offending someone in your group.
Consider holding a contest with your employees to come up with the most creative award name. (Don’t forget to recognize the winner!) Do you have 2 or 3 great ideas? Select a name the democratic way — with a vote.
Parting words of wisdom for choosing a name for your employee awards:
Keep it Positive and Have Fun.
Good luck with your funny recognition award names.
Need more ideas? Check out these 127 Creative Recognition Award Names