Showing appreciation can take many forms. Some companies like to give out gift cards to an area restaurant to show their appreciation. While many people like this type of gift, it is a rather fleeting type of token. Once it is used up on a meal, there is little to nothing to show the employee how the company feels about them.
A better idea is to couple the gift card with something from the selection from Martin Awards. A good choice when it comes to long lasting tokens of appreciation are Cast Bronze Plaques. With their handsome styling, these plaques are the type that will be cherished for years to come. Since they can be easily customized, these types of plaques make the ideal medium from with you can then add those unique sentiments about the person.
Even if you decide to got with a stock template of what to have written on the plaque, you will still want it to be personalized with the name of the recipient, if possible. Of course, sometimes it is not possible to do this, but when the name of the person is known beforehand, it can add to the personalization of cast bronze plaques.
If you need some guidance when it comes to making a choice of what to put on the plaque, the knowledgeable staff at the store can provide some guidance for you. They will help you narrow down your possibilities, depending on the type of event the plaque is supposed to be honoring or acknowledging. For the most simply way to think up of the writing, simply list the date, time and place of the event that you are honoring. This will help the person who is receiving the gift to always remember the event, even years after it has occurred.
When you must buy many such plaques at a time for a team event, for example, they can be a cost effective way to make sure that everyone is able to go home with something. It is a good way to make sure that no ones feelings are hurt because they went home empty handed.