Companies have used recognition awards for decades as a way to show they value their employees. From the classic gold watch at retirement to Employee of the Month perpetual plaques, employee awards have become a standard part of doing business.

Gift shopping is fun but some people can be hard to shop for! From the person who has everything to people you just don't know very well, there are lots of clever and interesting gift ideas for everyone out there.

Good volunteers are hard to find. For all the good intentions of most of them, it's rare to find ones who really throw themselves into the cause and go above and beyond expectations. However without a little acknowledgement from the organization, volunteers can feel taken for granted and get burned out.

People are competitive. They like to win or at least feel like they have won. Activity organizers have long known that giving people the chance to win something is a great way to generate more participation.