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Years of service award certificate with a rust-red ribbon on the right and a large gold award seal.

Years of Service Award Template

A years of service award with a rust-red ribbon and a gold award seal. Thank staff for dedicated service and the lasting impact of their work.

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Size
A4, US Letter
Orientation
Landscape

BEST FOR

  • Annual Service Awards
  • Award Banquets

CATEGORIES

  • Recognition
  • Excellence

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

A rust-red ribbon and a large gold seal marked "Years of Service Award" make this certificate feel like a real award, not just paperwork.

Key Features:

  • Cream background with faint line texture
  • Vertical rust-red ribbon on the right with a gold award seal
  • Seal reads "Years of Service Award" with a year field
  • Gold serif "Certificate" and olive serif name

Suggested wording:

This certifies that [Name] With gratitude for [X] years of dedicated service and the lasting impact of your work on our people and success.

Fields included: Employee name, Number of years, Award year, Date, Signature, Certificate ID

Who it's for: Companies that hold an annual awards night or banquet and present a years of service award alongside plaques or gifts.

Printing notes: This landscape 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.

Can I change the year on the award seal?

Yes. Edit the year text on the seal for each awards event.

Is this a years of service award or a certificate?

Both. It is a certificate designed to look like an award, which works well when plaques are too costly.

Can I use it with a physical plaque?

Yes. Many teams give the certificate digitally and a plaque in person.

Can I issue awards to several offices at once?

Yes. Upload all honorees in one spreadsheet.

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