Return on recognition
Why celebrate work anniversaries?
Service anniversaries provide a powerful opportunity to show appreciation, reinforce a sense of belonging, and remind employees that their contributions truly matter.
It's a built-in way to say thanks every year.
end-to-end flexibility
Never forget a meaningful milestone
Jump into modern recognition with automation, customisation, and endless flexibility—so every employee feels valued in a way that truly matters.
Memorybooks™
Like a school yearbook, but better
Celebrate each work anniversary with a personalised keepsake—messages, photos, and memories from teammates, all compiled into a digital or printed MemoryBook®.
- Send automatic invites and reminders to peers to increase participation
- Automate delivery and never miss another anniversary
- Post MemoryBooks tributes to the social feed to share the love
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How does Awardco automate service-anniversary awards?
Awardco can use employee data, including hire dates and service dates, to identify eligible employees and trigger service-award programmes automatically. Organisations can configure milestone rules, award timing, communications, and recipients so HR teams do not have to track every anniversary manually.
The available automation depends on the employee data provided, the organisation’s configuration, and the programmes enabled for the account. Organisations can also establish processes for reviewing corrections, rehires, or changes to service-date information.
Which milestones and recognition formats can we support with Awardco?
Organisations can recognise milestones such as five-, 10-, 15-, 20-, and 25-year anniversaries, as well as other employee milestones that fit your organisation's programme design.
A service-award programme can combine points, gifts, or awards with non-monetary recognition, such as certificates, digital messages, manager communications, or company celebrations. Organisations can choose whether to recognise only major anniversaries or create more frequent moments of appreciation between them.
Can we customise the reward amount and catalogue for each milestone?
Yes. Organisations can configure different award values, eligibility rules, and reward options for each milestone. For example, a 10-year anniversary can have a different budget or catalogue from a five-year anniversary.
Admins can use curated catalogues, branded merchandise, physical products, gift cards, experiences, charitable options, or other available rewards to create an experience that fits their culture and programme goals. Available options vary by country, reward type, and account configuration.
What can employees choose for their service award?
Depending on the organisation’s programme and location, employees may be able to choose from products, gift cards, experiences, charitable giving, branded merchandise, or other reward options.
This gives employees more flexibility than a single preselected gift and helps organisations accommodate different interests, lifestyles, and locations. The available catalogue and any redemption restrictions are determined by the organisation’s configuration and applicable requirements.
How are service awards taxed?
Tax treatment depends on the reward type, award value, employee location, and applicable laws and regulations. Some service awards may qualify for different tax treatment than ordinary recognition, while gift cards, cash-equivalent rewards, or other options may be taxable.
Organisations should work with their finance, payroll, and tax teams to determine the appropriate treatment for each programme. Awardco can provide relevant award and redemption data to support the organisation’s reporting and payroll processes, but the organisation remains responsible for its tax decisions and compliance.
How do employees access and redeem service awards?
Employees can access their service awards through the Awardco experience made available by their organisation, including supported web or mobile access. They can review the award, select from the available options, and complete redemption according to the programme’s rules.
Organisations can use employee communications and rollout materials to help employees access the programme. For employees who do not regularly use work email or sit at a desk, organisations may provide alternative communications such as personal-email outreach, printed materials, QR codes, or other supported channels.
How are physical awards and digital recognition delivered?
Physical rewards can be shipped to an eligible employee using the delivery information and fulfilment options available for that reward and location. Digital recognition, such as a message or certificate, can be coordinated with the award to create a more complete milestone experience.
Delivery timing, shipping availability, tracking, personalisation, and packaging depend on the reward, destination, supplier, and programme configuration. Employees and admins can use the available order or fulfilment information to monitor the redemption process.
How does Awardco support service awards across countries and regions?
Awardco can support localised service-award experiences for organisations with employees in multiple countries or regions. Depending on the organisation’s configuration, programmes can account for local reward options, currencies, languages, fulfilment capabilities, and tax considerations.
The available catalogue and delivery experience may differ by country. Global programmes should be designed with local requirements and the organisation’s legal, finance, payroll, and tax guidance in mind.
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