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Portrait employee certificate of recognition with a beige panel, tan top bar and dark brown bottom bar.

Employee Certificate of Recognition Template

An employee certificate of recognition in portrait with a beige panel and brown bars. Thank staff for years of steady effort, sound judgment and teamwork.

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Size
A4, US Letter
Orientation
Portrait

BEST FOR

  • Teamwork And Judgment
  • Small Businesses

CATEGORIES

  • Recognition

What's included

Add your company logo and seal

Place your company logo, seal and signatures on the certificate so every copy carries your branding.

QR verification

Each certificate has a unique QR code and ID that link to a Wauld page confirming it is genuine.

Bulk issue for anniversary lists

Upload a spreadsheet and Wauld creates a personalized certificate for every name in one go.

Email delivery to employees

Certificates arrive by email with a link to view, download and share them.

Print-ready PDF

Download a high-resolution PDF sized for A4 and US Letter, ready for your printer or a print shop.

About this template

Quiet and grounded, this employee certificate of recognition sets a beige panel between tan and dark brown bars to suit any workplace.

Key Features:

  • Beige panel on white with a tan top bar and dark brown bottom bar
  • Black serif "Certificate of Recognition" title
  • Script name line
  • Rust small-caps wording about effort, judgment and teamwork

Suggested wording:

This certifies that [Name] Thank you for [X] years of steady effort, sound judgment and teamwork that have made our organization stronger.

Fields included: Employee name, Number of years, Date, Signature, Certificate ID, QR code

Who it's for: Small businesses and teams that want a simple, sincere certificate to recognize employees for their years and teamwork.

Printing notes: This portrait design is sized for both A4 and US Letter. Download the print-ready PDF and print at 100% scale on 200 to 300 gsm card for a sturdy finish, or send it digitally with a verification link. Add the company name, the number of years and a manager's signature, then adjust the layout and color scheme in a few clicks. It is a simple, meaningful way to make employees feel appreciated at every service milestone, from a first work anniversary to 25 years.

FAQs

Find answers to the most common questions about this template.

What should an employee certificate of recognition say?

Name the employee, the years served and the qualities you value, such as teamwork or judgment.

Can I use it without the years field?

Yes. Remove it to recognize any contribution.

Does the brown palette suit corporate offices?

Yes. It is neutral and works with most brands.

Can I add a photo?

Yes. Add an image field in the editor.

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