Creating a recognition program offers a lot of benefits! It celebrates members, boosts morale, strengthens member relationships, encourages involvement and sets a positive example for future club officers.
These tools allow you to recognize members and help your club share the good news.
Digital designing tools:
- Aktion Club-branded certificate templates from Aktion Club award winner and Aktion Club award participant.
- Canva: Use templates for certificates, posters and newsletters, social media and website spotlights.
- Google Forms: Collect nominations or appreciation messages in Google for a special presentation.
- Google Slides or Microsoft PowerPoint: Create recognition slideshows to share at gatherings.
Physical tools:
- Kiwanis-licensed trophy/award vendors.
- Color printers to print photos, letters, documents and articles for a memory book.
- Arts and crafts materials for creating personalized cards.
Suggestions for how, when and where to recognize members:
Present monthly certificates and awards:
- Certificate of appreciation.
- Certificate of participation.
- Member of the month.
Recognize honorees publicly:
- Give shoutouts at club meetings.
- Feature honorees in social media posts.
- Add a Member Spotlight in the club newsletter or website.
Provide a personalized gift of thanks:
- Handwritten notes.
- A memory appreciation book with letters, photos and stories from members.
- Club-branded and/or Kiwanis-branded merchandise.
Host a special recognition gathering:
- Bowling outing.
- Cookout.
- Ice cream social.