Employee recognition certificate

A recognition certificate for employee of the month, years of service or outstanding work.

  • ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US format ยท Letter size
  • Free

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To edit the preset, copy the sentence from the preview into this box and change it.

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Printed large above the name. Leave empty to use the preset name.

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Test print before using certificate paper

The border is off by default for pre-printed certificate paper. Turn it on when you print on plain paper. Printers shift the margins a little, so print one copy on plain paper and hold it against the certificate stock before the real run.

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How to use it

Pick the reason first: employee of the month, years of service, outstanding performance or safety. The headline above the name follows your choice, and you can replace it with something more specific, such as the month or the anniversary year. For years of service, type the number and it drops into the sentence.

Write the recipient's name the way they use it at work, not the legal name on file. Add the department so the certificate still makes sense years later. The signer is usually the manager or an executive; put the title under the name.

Things to watch

If the recognition comes with a bonus or a gift card, that is taxable income in the US and goes through payroll. The certificate itself is just paper, so keep money details off it.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I write my own reason?

Yes. Type the full sentence in the box under the wording list and it replaces the preset. Start with 'in recognition of' so it reads naturally after the name.

What should the headline say for a work anniversary?

Something like '10 Years of Service' or 'Ten-Year Anniversary'. The sentence below it carries the detail, so keep the headline short.

Can I print this on certificate paper with a printed border?

Yes. Keep the border off and the text sits inside the usual frame. Paper designs differ, so test on plain paper first. If something sits too close to the edge, download the DOCX and nudge the margins in Word.

Is what I type saved anywhere?

No. Everything stays in your browser. When you need certificates for several people, change the name and print or download each one.