{"id":15789,"date":"2015-11-05T15:24:05","date_gmt":"2015-11-05T22:24:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.paperdirect.com\/blog\/?p=15789"},"modified":"2018-03-13T10:18:05","modified_gmt":"2018-03-13T15:18:05","slug":"2015-inspired-award-ideas-for-end-of-the-year-recognition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.paperdirect.com\/blog\/2015\/11\/2015-inspired-award-ideas-for-end-of-the-year-recognition\/","title":{"rendered":"2015-Inspired Award Ideas for End of the Year Recognition"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The year is rapidly dwindling to an end, which means it\u2019s time to recognize your company\u2019s employees with awards. Rather than giving out the standard Hardest Worker or Most Dedicated titles, have fun with your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.paperdirect.com\/recognition\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">staff recognition awards<\/a> this year. End 2015 on a high with these award ideas for end of the year recognition. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Swifty Swift Award<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-15793\" src=\"\/blog\/media\/taylor-dance.gif\" alt=\"Taylor Dance\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For that one employee that can wear many hats and take on any challenge they encounter with aplomb, the Taylor Swift Award recognizes the most dynamic multi-tasker in your company. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b><i>Fury Road<\/i><\/b><b> Award<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The fourth film in the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mad Max<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> cinematic universe, the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fury Road <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Award goes to that staff member that pushed the metal to the floor and powered through some of your company\u2019s most-challenging tasks this year. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b><i>Joy\u00a0<\/i><\/b><b>Award<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There\u2019s always one person in a group who can keep cool even when emotions are running high. The Pixar movie <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inside Out<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> demonstrated just how hard it can be to keep your feelings in-check when faced with anxiety and stress, so this award goes to the employee who always came to work with a level-head and helped other keep their heads in the game even when it was hard to do so.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>The #Sqaud<\/h2>\n<p>The award can be presented a team or group that meshes well and turns out outstanding work. Squad goals.<\/p>\n<h2>Aca-Awesome Award<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-15790 aligncenter\" src=\"\/blog\/media\/keep-calm-and-be-aca-awesome.png\" alt=\"keep-calm-and-be-aca-awesome\" width=\"355\" height=\"414\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.paperdirect.com\/blog\/media\/keep-calm-and-be-aca-awesome.png 600w, https:\/\/www.paperdirect.com\/blog\/media\/keep-calm-and-be-aca-awesome-129x150.png 129w, https:\/\/www.paperdirect.com\/blog\/media\/keep-calm-and-be-aca-awesome-257x300.png 257w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 355px) 100vw, 355px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.keepcalm-o-matic.co.uk\/p\/keep-calm-and-be-aca-awesome\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">photo via<\/a><\/p>\n<p>This Pitch Perfect 2 pop culture reference can be given to anyone who works hard and has a positive attitude.<\/p>\n<h2><b><i>Game of Thrones Geek\u00a0<\/i><\/b><b>Award <\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This award goes to that beloved employee that lives for this springtime HBO epic action drama. They&#8217;re probably searching for next season&#8217;s predictions as we speak.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Escaped Llama Award<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In February, two llamas had fifteen glorious minutes of fame when they escaped their enclosures in Sun City, Arizona. Maybe you have an employee who knocked it out of the park at a major industry event or delivered a deal-sealing presentation this year. Recognize that shining moment with the Escaped Llama Award.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>YASSSSS Award<\/h2>\n<p>Someone who is. killing. it. all. the. time.<\/p>\n<h2>Next Presidential Candidate Award<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-15791\" src=\"\/blog\/media\/presidents.jpg\" alt=\"Presidents \" width=\"700\" height=\"350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.paperdirect.com\/blog\/media\/presidents.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.paperdirect.com\/blog\/media\/presidents-150x75.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.paperdirect.com\/blog\/media\/presidents-300x150.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><a href=\"http:\/\/thoughtcatalog.com\/rob-gunther\/2015\/06\/a-quick-and-easy-rundown-of-the-2016-republican-presidential-candidates\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">photo via<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p>Since there are a comically large number of candidates running, why not nominate a hard-working, intelligent leader in your own organization?<\/p>\n<h2><b><i>Jurassic<\/i><\/b><b>\u00a0Award<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have an old timer that keep producing outstanding work, give them the Jurassic award. Sure to be a blockbuster hit every time.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Retiring\u00a0Legend\u00a0Award <\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After over twenty\u00a0hilarious years as the host of Comedy Central\u2019s <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Daily Show, John Stewart<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0retired from his position in\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">September. Your office\u2019s John Stewart is the person who is\u00a0retiring this year, but will be remembered forever.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>B.B. King Award<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A blues legend, B.B. King dedicated his career to music. Give this award to the employee who has been with your business the longest as a way of recognizing their continued years of hard work, loyalty and dedication.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>The Top Intern Award<\/h2>\n<p>The latest movie <em>The Intern<\/em> shows how important these workers are for our mental health, production and support. Reward your top-performing intern with an employee recognition award.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The year is rapidly dwindling to an end, which means it\u2019s time to recognize your company\u2019s employees with awards. 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