Impact Recognition supports morale, engagement, and retention. while reinforcing appreciation for the people who keep public services running.
Visibility Public appreciation strengthens trust in public service and helps make the work of state employees more visible.
Quick Win Simple recognition ideas for any agency or team. Internal recognition messages Peer recognition activities Small team celebrations
Agency Activation Broader internal campaigns that engage employees. Leadership messages Employee spotlights Interactive engagement activities
Statewide Campaign Coordinated initiatives that increase public visibility. Governor proclamation Social media campaign Press and public visibility
State-Level Ideas Coordinate efforts across agencies to elevate recognition and increase visibility statewide. Issue a statewide proclamation Launch a coordinated social campaign Highlight employee contributions in statewide communications Engage leadership in public recognition efforts
Agency-Level Ideas Create meaningful recognition opportunities within agencies to engage employees and reinforce culture. Share leadership messages Feature employee spotlights Host recognition events or activities Encourage department participation
Team-Level Ideas Empower supervisors and teams to recognize employees in simple, meaningful ways. Recognize employees during team meetings Encourage peer-to-peer recognition Celebrate contributions with small gatherings Share appreciation messages directly with staff
Proclamation Template Sample language for governors, agencies, or departments recognizing State Employee Recognition Day. Download Word Template
Press Release Template A ready-to-adapt announcement for sharing recognition efforts with media and the public. Download Word Template
Agency Letter Template A customizable letter leaders can use to thank employees and reinforce appreciation. Download Word Template
Internal Email/Newsletter Copy Plug-and-play copy for employee emails, newsletters, or intranet announcements. Download Word Template
Employee Spotlight Template A simple format for highlighting individual employees or teams and the work they do. Open Canva Template
Social Media Kit Access editable Canva graphics for square posts, story posts, horizontal posts, and banner graphics. View Canva Social Kits Open Square Kit Open Landscape Kit Open Story Kit Open Banner Graphics