Custom Awards

Awards that move your people

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Originality means more

For a century, O.C. Tanner has crafted one-of-a-kind awards that reflect your culture and become lasting symbols of achievement.

Branded merch & swag

Premium logo items that foster pride, belonging, and everyday connection to your organisation.

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Signature awards

Hand-crafted keepsakes for president’s awards, annual excellence awards, innovation, customer service, safety awards, and more.

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Swag boxes

Thoughtfully assembled packages for celebrations, milestones, onboarding, and team moments.

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Careerscapes®

Collectible displays that bring career journies to life—uniting milestones, achievements, and company history in one experience.

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Symbolic awards

You imagine it. We create it. Custom-designed pins, rings, coins, and icons commemorate achievement with craftsmanship.

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Symbolic recognition has lasting impact

When people feel like they belong, they stay.

Makes achievement visible and memorable
Research shows employees across generations display these awards and relive the moments behind them.
Reinforces culture and values
Custom awards turn abstract values into tangible symbols employees understand and take pride in.
Elevates milestone moments
From service anniversaries to breakthrough achievements, symbolic recognition gives important moments the gravity they deserve.
Strengthens emotional connection and retention
Meaningful recognition deepens attachment to the organisation and reinforces a sense of belonging.

Trusted by the world’s most high-performing organisations

“At Navy Federal, we build trusting environments that garner connection to our mission, community, and team members. We have programmes that help to promote that, and we’ve woven recognition into every aspect of that programming. O.C. Tanner really provided a vision for us, and we recreated that into our recognition mission. They are amazing thought partners, and we always go to them with creative ideas.”

Lovely Lawson

Employee Recognition Supervisor

Navy Federal Credit Union award plaque with name Kelly Callahan featuring icons for engagement champion, teamwork, and wellness challenge achievements from 2022-2023.

91%

of employees feel “we have special and unique benefits”

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Testimonials

“We have had overwhelming positive feedback on the customised numerals O.C. Tanner provided. They put the Roto Rooter truck in the numeral and the skyline of the city to make it more personal to the employee.”

“People wear the pins proudly, especially in the branches. When a customer sees how long someone has been with the Society it builds instant trust. The branch colleagues really love them.”

“We've been working with O.C. Tanner for over 20 years and appreciate our partnership with your dedicated teams! Everyone is a pleasure to work with. The service anniversary pins and annual staff appreciation gift are always top notch.”

“It is a one-stop shop when it comes to recognition. The tracking and reporting feature add a lot of value. Teams are motivated by the transparency of the recognition process. The various categories also help in personalising the recognition.”

Manager, Strategic Operations

“The O.C. Tanner team works closely with us, providing guidance and support at every step. They stay in regular contact, adding valuable insights along the way. It feels like they're truly invested in what matters to us, not just their own priorities.”

Dr. Badari Narayana

Executive Director

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Retention

higher odds of retention in the first year when employees receive a symbolic award

Expertise

100 yrs

Nearly 100 years of custom award design expertise

Global

99%

on-time global delivery for custom awards

Warranty

5 yrs

5-year warranty and 90-day exchange policy on all awards

How it works

Designed with you. Crafted to last.

Discover your story

We learn your culture, values, milestones, and recognition goals.

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Co-create the design

Our designers work with you to design awards that embody your core company values and inspire your employees.

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Craft and deliver globally

Awards are produced using high-quality, sustainable materials and delivered worldwide with speed and reliability.

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Celebrate with impact

Every award arrives in premium presentation packaging, ready for a meaningful moment.

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More features

Two green cylindrical containers with botanical and tiger illustrations, one topped with a silver cup of coffee with latte art.

Experiential presentation packaging

Premium packaging that elevates the recognition moment from the first reveal.

Open cardboard boxes filled with various packing materials including shredded paper, crumpled brown paper, bubble wrap, and black crinkle paper on a wooden surface.

Sustainable materials

Durable, recyclable materials designed to reflect your values.

Custom awards display with a wooden base engraved 'Gregory Montgomery' featuring a gold Starbucks bag trophy and colorful enamel pins of coffee plant and a mermaid tail.

Personalised details

Employee names, milestones, and career elements incorporated into every design.

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Global scale, consistent quality

Designed, produced, and shipped across regions with care and consistency.

Turn our culture insights into your strategy

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Originality means more

Branded merch & swag

Signature awards

Swag boxes

Careerscapes®

Symbolic awards

Symbolic recognition has lasting impact

Makes achievement visible and memorable

Reinforces culture and values

Elevates milestone moments

Strengthens emotional connection and retention

Trusted by the world’s most high-performing organisations

Testimonials

Focus on culture. See results.

How it works

Discover your story

Co-create the design

Craft and deliver globally

Celebrate with impact

More features

Experiential presentation packaging

Sustainable materials

Personalised details

Global scale, consistent quality

Turn our culture insights into your strategy

10 Best Practices for Recognising and Celebrating Work Anniversaries

Workplace Culture Insights from the 2026 State of Employee Recognition Report

Embedding Employee Recognition into Change Management for Offline-Heavy Workforces

Bringing Company Values to Life with Recognition

Social Ties Lead to ROI: The State of Employee Recognition in 2026

What’s New With the World’s Most Complete Recognition Solution

High Performance Without Burnout: Building a Healthy Performance Culture

10 Essential Practices for Successful Employee Recognition Programmes

Join a successful community that puts culture first

Build stronger culture with Culture Cloud

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