A general “Thank You” is not enough for the reward of employee loyalty. The correct glass trophy is a suitable design and has an inspiring, meaningful inscription. This helps to recognise a staff member’s contribution and years of involvement. When selecting a service milestone award, it is important for HR teams to consider appearance and display space. Additionally, personalisation and meaningful wording are key factors.
Choosing the Right Shape and Display Style
First, think of where the recipient will hang the award. Freestanding glass trophies can be used on desks, shelves and office cabinets. In contrast, glass plaques can be used in professional environments that prefer wall mounts.
The shape should also be appropriate to the event. With a clean, rectangular design, there is ample space for names, dates and recognition messages. Alternatively, an alternative style can be curved or contemporary. This might also be a good way to present the inscription, but without complicating it.
HR teams can find more on styles, personalisation, and engraving options in the Eclipse Awards glass awards guide.
Take into account the dimensions, weight, base and engraving space before placing an order. If your organisation is marking a number of service milestones, it is possible to have a common theme for your design. However, give each award a unique and personal touch.
What to Engrave for Different Service Milestones
A desirable inscription should be significant, but not overcrowd the surface of the glass. Use the recipient’s full name, the milestone being celebrated and the organisation’s name/logo (as appropriate).
A simple message like “In Appreciation of Five Years of Dedicated Service” is enough to recognise the worker for 5 years of dedicated service without using lengthy wording.
For 10 or 15 years, acknowledge a message of ongoing commitment, professional achievement and loyalty. For instance, “Honouring 15 Years of Commitment and Excellence” shows appreciation. Yet, it still maintains the formality of the writing.
The inscription can have a more profound sense of legacy for twenty-five years or more. It is common to use the term 25 Years of Outstanding Service, or With Gratitude for 30 Years of Dedication. These phrases help mark a major career achievement.
Employing dates, presentation dates, a brief appreciation statement, or a company logo are other examples of items that can be included on a personalised glass award. Put the most crucial information up front and don’t include a lot of text.
Names, Dates and Artwork Approval Checklist
Prior to approving your glass trophies for production, a few important points for HR teams to take note:
- Correct names: Ensure that each employee’s name is spelt and presented correctly.
- Dates: Check the service milestone, employment anniversary and award presentation date. Look at the wording, punctuation, company name and job title.
- Artwork: Check the logo, artwork quality, positioning and general engraving design.
- Final approval: Have an authorised member of the team verify each proof prior to final production.
Having an approved process will reduce unnecessary mistakes, especially if the awards are ordered en masse for a company-wide recognition program.
Making Every Milestone Meaningful
A year of service award is not just a reminder of the date, but recognition of true appreciation. With careful attention to the shape, thoughtful wording, and every personalisation detail, HR can ensure that the employees’ names are engraved on glass trophies. These trophies will remain a source of pride for them and a reminder of their work.
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