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Want to Be Prepared for Anything? Survival Kits Come to Your Rescue!

Maybe this has happened to you: you’re sitting in your office and suddenly you hear some commotion at one of your team member’s desks. Someone starts singing Happy Birthday. And there you are with that uncomfortable feeling in your gut, wondering what, or more importantly WHO, you forgot…

Imagine if you could rectify the situation immediately; maybe even have a card signed, sealed, and in your hand as you join in for those last bars “…to youuuuuu.”

Build a Well-Rounded Team, One Great Moment at a Time!

When we set out to develop new products, we had one question in mind: how can we help managers build stronger, more well-rounded teams?

We realized that the answer was in the individual—that if managers could work with team members person by person to highlight their strengths and identify their weaknesses, they could empower each one to be the best they can be. And if you have a group of highly-functioning individuals, chances are you have a pretty spectacular team.

Trophies Under $30 Create More Smiles for Fewer Dollars!

If you’re on a budget, but still want to give high-quality awards that are worthy of the achievements you’re rewarding, you’re in luck! We’ve recently designed three new trophy lines—all less than $30—that will honor your recipients, while still honoring your bank account!

Free Holiday Downloads Add More Merry to Your Holidays

I always enjoy the holiday season! I appreciate the beauty of a freshly fallen snow, the parties with friends and family, and the exchange of gifts with loved ones. I also love anything that makes my preparation quicker and easier!

We’ve created some new free downloads for the holidays that we hope will make your holidays a little easier and more merry. All you have to do is download, print, cut, and deliver, and you can get more enjoyment out of your last few days of 2012. Celebrate your accomplishments! Recognize outstanding performances! And express your appreciation for every teammate who made it possible! Download these fun printables and get started!

	Holiday Gift Tags Are you giving holiday gifts to coworkers, employees, or your boss? Enhance your presentation with our adorable gift tags! Inspired by the artwork on our Spinner Ornaments, these gift tags are the perfect complement to any gift. I plan to use them for my gifts! Download Holiday Gift Tags
	Holiday Certificates Celebrate the individuals on your team and their accomplishments with these fun holiday certificates. The holiday look and feel makes them a great addition to your last staff meeting of the year or team party. Download Holiday Certificates
	Candy Cane Wrappers Do you want to do something for your entire team but don’t want to spend a lot? Print and cut out these notes and attach one to a candy cane for an instant, low-cost appreciation gift! Your teammates will appreciate the gesture, and you’ll appreciate the savings! Download Candy Cane Wrappers
	Holiday Print and Posts A thoughtful note can go a long way when it comes to making sure your team knows they’re valued and appreciated. A little laughter doesn’t hurt either! Our holiday print and posts will put a smile on their face and make them feel like a part of the team. Download Holiday Print and Posts

Get all our free holiday downloads on Baudville.com and visit our Recognition Resource Center for more free downloads.

Happy Holidays!

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Cori is Baudville's in-house Recognitionista (she's officially a Certified Recognition Professional, too) and a member of the Millennial generation. Get her employee recognition tips and special discounts by liking Baudville on Facebook.

Hit the Mark with Your Next Award Presentation

Award presentations are a common occurrence in the working world. We recognize behaviors we want to see repeated, so we often present awards to honor years of service, accomplishments, and outstanding performances.

When you make an award presentation, you want the employee to feel appreciated, valued, and hopefully reinforce their commitment to the organization. Make sure your award presentation has the desired effect with careful planning. We’ve distilled the most important elements of a successful award presentation into the following four tips:

Set the Stage
You can enhance the effectiveness of your award presentation by setting the stage. Consider your location and the setting. Does it reinforce the prestige and importance of the award? If not, change locations or make a few enhancements. You can easily improve an award presentation setting with balloons, signs, and decorations in the theme of the award.

Select an Award
The physical award you present to the recipient should be appropriate for the honor. Select your award item carefully and have a second person proofread your engraving. An award with a typo or misspelled recipient name will not achieve your desired result. Finally, before the award presentation, review the item one final time. Make sure it looks great and wipe off any fingerprints.

Prepare Your Remarks
What you say in an award presentation is more important than the award item. Your remarks will have an important impact on how the recipient feels. When you prepare and practice your remarks, you’re more likely to make the recipient feel unique, special, and valued.

Invite an Audience
Great achievements deserve public praise! Get the entire team involved in your award presentation. You can invite teammates to simply watch the presentation or give them a role. For instance, ask a few individuals to share their own stories about the award recipient to make the presentation even more special.

An award presentation isn’t something you should whip up in a few minutes. With careful planning, you can make your award recipient feel like a star!

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