Spring is a busy season for showing appreciation. Three nationally recognized events stand out, but there are many celebrations for the dedicated professionals who service schools, hospitals, nursing homes and general business and government. These events are held to let hardworking staff members know their efforts are recognized.
Department heads, administrators or event coordinators are responsible for decorating their facilities, lounges, hallways and work stations with themed items to proclaim their recognition and appreciation. Balloons, banners and posters help to make the workplace festive. Breakfasts, luncheons and ice cream socials are often held during short break periods.
Gifts are usually given out with the organization's name and a brief message imprinted on them. When you put your logo and a sentiment of thanks on a mug, shirt, tote bag, mouse pad or any other useful item, you are creating a keepsake that will be carried or worn with pride.
Here are some of the most notable recognition events:
National Volunteer Week April 18 - 24, 2010
Volunteers are almost everywhere and you may never know it. Sometimes hospitals, schools, nursing homes, senior centers and even businesses thrive by the unrewarded acts of some very generous people. National Volunteer Week allows everyone a chance to give a small reward to those who ask for nothing in return for their acts of kindness.
A small token of appreciation such as a coffee travel mug or a decorated chocolate bar will let the volunteers in your organization or community know that their time and efforts are cherished.
Teacher Appreciation Week May 3-9, 2010
Teachers spend as much and sometimes more time with children then parents. Young minds are molded by these dedicated professionals and sometimes their time and preparation is taken for granted. There are plenty of items that teachers will enjoy from brief bags and desk accessories to symbolic apple shaped novelties.
Superintendents, Principals, PTA/PTO and other parent group leaders and even students should organize a super celebration throughout their schools to let teacher and every other school staff member know how much they mean to the families in your community. Honor not only teachers, but valuable teacher assistants, secretaries, guidance counselors and maintenance staff members.
National Nurses Week May 6-12, 2010
Often overworked and underpaid, these healthcare professionals meet a demanding workload and schedule as they are responsible for the health and comfort of their patients. Hand out tote bags or backpacks with a sentiment of appreciation so they can carry books and a change of clothes home with pride. Massagers and stress balls with your imprinted logo will also be met with a sense of well deserved appreciation.
Honor not only the Nurses at your hospital, nursing home or facility, but supporting staff members and technicians who make your facility run. And Nursing assistants have their own event if you choose not to hold one blanket event (Nursing Assistant Week is held June 10-17).
Here are some other recognition events held this spring:
National Library Week - April 11-17, 2010
National Medical Lab Week - April 18-24,
National Hospital Week - May 10-16, 2010
National Nursing Home Week - May 9-15, 2010
National EMS Week - May 16-22, 2010
The price is small, but the rewards are great when you let caring individuals know they are appreciated.
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