Top 10 Funny Awards for Restaurant Staff

As the year comes to an end, it's the perfect time to add some fun to your restaurant's team appreciation efforts. Celebrate the unique and sometimes hilarious traits of your staff with these top 10 funny awards. Whether you have a server who's a master at upselling or a cook who's always ready to tackle kitchen disasters, these awards are sure to bring smiles and laughter to your end-of-year ceremony.

Top 10 Funny Awards for Restaurant Staff

1. The Eighty Six Award

For the waitstaff member who always seems to be out of something. Is there a server in your team who always seems to be 86-ing menu items? This award is for them, recognizing their unique talent for running out of specials just when they're needed most.

2. The Weed Whacker Award

For the staff member who can handle any situation. Got a team member who can navigate the busiest shifts with ease? This award goes to the one who can "whack" through the "weeds" of a busy restaurant without breaking a sweat.

3. Jack and the Beanstalk Award

For the best at upselling. This one's for the server who could sell snow to a snowman. They have a knack for upselling, turning a simple order into a feast fit for a king.

4. The Mix-Up Maestro Award

For the one who always gets orders creatively wrong. Mixing up orders can be an art. This award is for that one person who consistently surprises guests with their creative interpretations of orders.

5. The Spinning Plates Award

For the multitasking magician. This award is for the staff member who can handle multiple tasks at once – taking orders, serving food, and maybe even doing a bit of magic on the side – all without dropping a single plate.

6. The Daily Special Forget-Me-Not Award

For the one who can never remember the specials. Is there someone who always draws a blank when asked about the daily specials? This award is a humorous nod to their selective memory.

7. The Clean Sweep Award

For the most efficient busser. This goes to the busboy or busgirl who keeps tables cleaner than a whistle. They're the unsung heroes who ensure a fresh start for every guest.

8. The Fire Extinguisher Award

For the chef who's a master of disaster control. Every kitchen has that one chef who can handle any culinary catastrophe with grace. This award is for them, the calm in the culinary storm.

9. The Cash Register Chime Award

For the cashier who makes every customer smile. This is for the cashier who greets every customer with a smile and a joke, making the chime of the cash register a sound of joy.

10. The Order Overachiever Award

For the food runner who goes the extra mile. This award is for the food runner who does more than just deliver food. They ensure every dish is perfect and every guest is happy, going above and beyond with every step.

Recognizing your staff's hard work and unique personalities is a fantastic way to end the year on a high note. For more creative and humorous award ideas, be sure to visit Fun Awards. You'll find a plethora of awards that cater to every role in your restaurant, ensuring everyone gets the recognition they deserve with a good dose of fun!

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Teacher Appreciation Week

Teacher Appreciation Week is here! Also known as National Teacher Week, it occurs on the first full week of May in the United States and Canada. Teacher Appreciation Day occurs on Tuesday of Teacher Appreciation Week.

If you want to do it up right, see if you can top the fine folks over at "Sweeten Your Day Events". In 2014, they threw a themed Hollywood Teacher Appreciation Week at their school, entitled "You're a Star".

Here are some of the things they did to make the teachers feel special:

• "One of the most popular things that the teachers look forward to during this week are the door decorations!
• About 2 weeks before the event I put up flyers around the school to get the students and teachers excited.
• We also sent home reminders sheets to all the students of the daily activities so they could come prepared.
• Each day we treated the teachers and staff with food or refreshments in the lounge to enjoy.
• Each morning we had the principal play a little Oscar music and announce a few funny teacher awards over the speakers. It was a great way to spotlight everyone. Here were some of my favorites..."

From 101 Funny Teacher Awards by Larry Weaver

These are from my collection of 101 Funny Teacher Awards. I have to tell you, it feels good to see how people make fun and creative uses of these awards. They really went the extra mile! 

"We went around to all the classrooms and delivered the certificates along with a little star trophy. The kids all clapped and cheered for their teachers, so adorable!"

Small trophies with the award add that extra touch!

Thank you to Jen H. for your wonderful ideas. I hope it inspires you all to have the BEST Teacher Appreciation Week ever! 

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Administrative Assistant Day - Free Certificate of Appreciation

Administrative Assistant Day is actually a misnomer for Administrative Professionals' Day, although no one really calls it that. [Queue best Billy Bob Thornton in Sling Blade voice] Some folks call it Secretary's Day, some folks call it Executive Admin Day, some folks call it Office Managers Day...

No matter what you call it, the unofficial holiday occurs on the Wednesday of the last full week of April. If one day isn't enough time for you to celebrate, the entire week is known as Administrative Professionals Week (formerly known as Secretary's Week).

Free Administrative Assistant Appreciation Certificate

Click Here to Download Free Award (PDF)

The best gift for administrative assistant's day is something homemade and from the heart. Quickly customize your own "Admin Appreciation" Award Certificate with our free printable PDF.  You can type directly onto the certificate template and add your own message before printing. Within seconds you'll have a unique award that will bring smiles to your favorite Executive-Admin-Professional-etary! Just click the link to download the PDF and enjoy!

Typical gifts for Secretary's Day include cards, pins, flowers, gift certificates, lunch, and gift baskets. The  International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP) suggests that employers support the holiday by providing training opportunities for their administrative staff through continuing education, self-study materials, or seminars.

So throw a party. Buy some gifts. Arrange some training.

Just don't ask your Administrative Assistant to plan their own party. What are you, a cast member from Mad Men? This is their day to enjoy!

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Employee Appreciation Day

National Employee Appreciation Day occurs annually on the first Friday of the month of March.

How about a catered lunch? A half day? Free bagels!

If you're looking for the least you can do, then stop now. You're trying too hard.

If you're looking for slightly more than the least you can do, here are some free printable employee appreciation certificates to download, customize and share.

Employee Appreciation Certificate - Free Download

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Employee of the Month Appreciation Certificate -  Free Download

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If you need more serious National Employee Appreciation Day gift ideas, gift certificates are a good place to start. Or free bagels. And don't skimp on the cream cheese, either. Gheesh. We're not animals.

Most importantly, don't forget to say "thanks" for a job well done!

It's the least you can do.

Funny Office Superlatives

When I wrote the original collection of Funny Awards in 2008, it had an obvious office slant. This largely came from my own experience working in an office environment.

In 2013, I set out to put all of the office-specific awards into their own collection for the first time. The result is “101 Funny OfficeAwards.”

From 101 Funny Office Awards by Larry Weaver

Whether it’s a corporate office, church office, or manufacturing plant office, there are certain situations and references that are unique to office culture. From cubicles to computers, meetings, break rooms, desks, office gossip — 101 Funny Office Awards covers it all.

I find the best source of awards inspiration comes from performing at company office parties.

I hear the same things everywhere – the coffeepot is always empty, Internet surfing is restricted, and the office temperature is too hot (or too cold). Sound familiar? 

Managers want to show employees that they are fun and have a sense of humor. Unfortunately, their attempts at humor often border on inappropriate or offensive.

If you’re trying to come up with your own office awards, don’t worry. I've done the work for you.

Some of the office superlatives honor those co-workers who are:

• most likely to pass off work to others
• least likely to commit to anything
• most likely to lose paperwork
• most likely to extend meetings
• most likely to surf the Internet
• most likely to dress casually
• most likely to devour the break room food
• most likely to send emails in ALL CAPS 

I am serious about customer satisfaction. Every purchase comes with my cell phone number. If you have any issues, I’m here to help.

If you want to purchase 101 Funny Office Awards, look for 3 things: written by “Larry Weaver”, my photo on the cover, and “funawards.com” in the URL. Purchase directly from me at www.funawards.com/office-awards

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Funny Certificates for Employees

When it comes to Funny Employee Awards, there is one name you can trust – Larry Weaver. This prolific author and professional stand-up comedian released the first edition of Funny Employee Awards in 2008. He had no idea he was starting a worldwide phenomenon.

From 101 Funny Employee Awards by Larry Weaver

Weaver doesn’t claim that he came up with the concept, only that he introduced it to the masses through his original site, FunnyEmployeeAwards.com 

He began incorporating the awards into his stand-up comedy performances for company events as early as 2006. 

He later moved operations to FunAwards.com – both to expand into non work-related awards, and because the domain was shorter and easier to remember.

There’s no denying that Weaver is an expert at using humor in the workplace. He has the unique experience as both a professional touring stand-up comedian, and as company employee.

Weaver has a B.S. in Business Administration from the University of North Carolina and worked for 10 years as a consultant. He’s seen his share of interesting employees and unusual workplace situations.

Some of the 101 employee awards honor those employees who:

• can fix anything
• are never around
• love Wednesdays
• don’t explain things well
• are ready to go when needed
• always puts foot in mouth
• will eat anything left out
• are eager to quit working
• always tells the truth
• start the week in a bad mood

Funny Employee Awards has been used across the Globe. The original book is even registered at the U.S. Copyright Office.

Weaver is fanatical about customer satisfaction. Every purchase comes with his cell phone number. He personally handles all support calls. And he offers a 30-day, money-back guarantee.

Weaver sells the employee awards directly to consumers through his site FunAwards.com

If you want to purchase 101 Funny Employee Awards, look for 3 things: the author’s name “Larry Weaver”, his photo on the cover, and “funawards.com” in the URL.

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Halloween Awards - Free Printable Certificate

Need a free printable certificate for your Halloween Party? Whether your party is at school, your home, or the office, we've got a free printable certificate that will fit your needs!

Typical Halloween Party Award ideas include Best Costume, Scariest Costume, Most Creative Costume, Sexiest Costume, Naughtiest Costume, Best Homemade Costume, Best Couple, and Best Overall Costume.

But your Halloween Party awards don't have to be only about costumes. You could give out awards for Tastiest Dish, Best Decorations, Top Jack-o-Lantern, Cutest Couple, or whatever you can imagine.

Free Halloween Award Certificate

Click Here to Download Free Award (PDF)

The great thing about this free printable PDF certificate is that you can quickly and easily customize it for your needs. You can type directly onto the certificate template and add your own message before printing. Within seconds you'll have a unique award that will bring smiles and laughs to your Halloween Party!

Have your own Halloween Party Award Ideas? Post them in the comments section below.

Nurse of the Year Award Certificate Free

National Nurses Week begins each year on May 6 and ends on May 12 (the birth date of famous nurse Florence Nightingale) in the United States. National Nurses Day, sometimes referred to as Nurses Day or National RN Recognition Day, occurs each year on May 6.

Typical Nurse Appreciation gift ideas include cards, pins, poems, letters, gift certificates, lunch, and gift baskets. If your theme or activities revolve around food, remember to gift healthy (fruit, nuts, light snacks). We don't need our nurses falling into a sugar-induced coma during triage.

Free Nurse of the Year Award Certificate

Click Here to Download Free Award (PDF)

The best gift for nurses day is something homemade and from the heart. Quickly customize your own "Nurse of the Year" Award Certificate with our free printable PDF.  You can type directly onto the certificate template and add your own message before printing. Within seconds you'll have a unique award that will bring smiles to your favorite teacher! Just click the link to download the PDF and enjoy!

Video for 101 Funny Office Awards

My new promotional video for "101 Funny Office Awards" lovingly crafted with Adobe Audition, Screencast-O-Matic, Picasa, Photoshop and Adobe Premiere. I even upgraded to a new Blue Microphone (the Yeti). Enjoy!



Watch on YouTube:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FkAMJLrwfKo

VIDEO TRANSCRIPT:
Hi, I’m comedian Larry Weaver with a look inside "101 Funny Office Awards".

This downloadable PDF file contains 101 unique award certificates created specifically for those who work in an office environment.

I’ve written lots of tips to make sure you have the best office awards presentation possible.

You’ll find a handy ballot to nominate coworkers for awards without giving away the award itself.

Next up are the certificates. You’ll find awards for everything from break room etiquette to office gossip.

Customize the certificates using free Adobe Reader software. Just pick an award you like, type in the recipient name, presenter’s name, and date. Choose print, hit OK. It’s that easy.

You can reword the name of the award. You can change the explanation to better fit your recipient or create your own funny award. The possibilities are endless.

The built-in snapshot tool is ideal for copying and pasting the certificate into an email or PowerPoint.

These certificates are a lot of fun. They’re perfect for any type of business or organization anywhere in the World. And they are backed by a 30-day 100% satisfaction guarantee.

Download your copy today at FunAwards.com

Paper Plate Awards

Does anyone know who came up with the idea for paper plate awards? Apparently the concept involves a paper plate, a Sharpie (magic marker), and... well, that's it. You come up with a funny award idea and write it on the paper plate. Is that it?

I guess you could break out some glitter or stickers if you're feeling fancy.

I'd love to know the origin of paper plate awards. Did they start at camp or scouts? Aren't they pretty much just a variation of funny superlatives and most likely to awards? If you have any insight, please post it in the comments section.

Paper Plate Awards

Lots of people are begging for funny paper plate award ideas - please help! And since this site is FunAwards.com, it only makes sense that I should chime in. Here are a few funny paper plate award examples to get you started...

• Peacocking Award for biggest show off (from Funny Award Certificates)
• Foot-in-Mouth Award for always saying the wrong thing at the wrong time (from Funny Employee Awards)
• Little Miss Sunshine Award for the brightest smile (from Funny Teacher Awards)

There are tons of free printable certificates, examples, and categories on this website. But if you'd rather forgo a beautifully printed certificate in favor or scribbling on a Chinet plate, then so be it. Who am I to stop the fun?

Regarding good paper plate awards for sports, keep in mind the awards don't have to be directly related to swimming, hockey, basketball, cheerleading, golf, volleyball, softball or to any sport at all. Don't get hung up on puns. Instead, think about the characteristic of the award recipient. Here are a few more ideas from FunAwards.com that work:

• Selective Hearing Impairment Award for the player who never listens to the coach
• Loch Ness Award for the team member who is always missing practice
• Running with the Bulls Award for the person who takes the most chances.

These aren't necessarily sports-related, but they can work with a little creativity. And hey, they're FREE!

Please share your paper plate award ideas in the comments section.

Funny Office Awards Ideas

Watch on YouTube - Funny Office Awards

VIDEO TRANSCRIPT:

Hi, this is comedian Larry Weaver from FunAwards.com here to talk about my funny office awards collection.

If you’re looking for a low-cost, quick and easy way to add more fun to your office party, look no further.

Funny Office Awards is my biggest and best collection of funny awards ever. And with over 200 awards to choose from, you’ll find something for everyone on your staff.

Simply download the awards, print the certificates, and give to your coworkers, employees, volunteers, or teammates. It’s a lot of fun!

I enlisted a dream team of comedy writers to help me create these awards, including an Emmy-nominated writer from Saturday Night Live, a features editor from the New York Post and many of the top touring comedians - all to make sure these are the funniest awards available anywhere.

And if you have your own ideas for awards, I’ve made it easy for you to create them by including over a dozen colorful templates to use.

So add some fun to your next office party. Download your copy of Funny Office Awards at www.FunAwards.com

Funny Golf Awards

Free Funny Golf Award Certificate

Click Here to Download Free Award (PDF)

Golf season is in full swing. Celebrate your favorite duffer with this free funny golf award. Download the "Wormburner Award" for Tearing up the Fairway! Add a certificate holder or frame to make a great gag gift for the golfer in your life. This free funny golf award certificate is available for free on our funny sports awards page.

Have your own ideas for funny golf awards? Please share them in the comments section!

National Volunteer Week

Volunteer Recognition Day, commonly referred to as Volunteer Appreciation Day, always occurs on April 20 (according to Holiday Insights). Volunteer Recognition Day falls on Wednesday, April 20, 2011.

If one day isn't enough time for you to celebrate, the entire week is known as Volunteer Recognition Week and the entire month of April is Volunteer Recognition Month.

Well, maybe...

According to the Hands on Network website, National Volunteer Week 2011 will take place April 10 - 16, 2011, "in order to avoid conflicts with religious holidays."

Well, at least we can all agree that April is officially Volunteer Appreciation Month... I mean Volunteer Recognition Month.

The point is to recognize and appreciate your volunteers. Ideally you would do this year-round. But at least do it once sometime in or around the month of April. Typical gifts for Volunteer recognition include gift certificates, lunch, and gift baskets.

Funny Volunteer Awards

This year, throw your volunteers their own Awards Show gala. You can do it on the cheap, and it's a good way to recognize and have fun at the same time. Ignore the term "employee" and find volunteer awards in 101 Funny Awards by comedian Larry Weaver. It will give you all the tools you need to throw a fun recognition ceremony for your staff.

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Places to share your funny awards show photos online:

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• Create a video and post on Youtube

Be sure to let us know where to find your photos. Send us an email, post on our Facebook wall, or send us a tweet!

Pastor Appreciation Ideas

Pastor Appreciation Day 2010 was October 10. If you missed it, don't worry - you can appreciate your pastor year-round. Just be sure you mark your calendar now for Pastor Appreciation Day 2011 (also known as National Clergy Appreciation Day 2011), coming up on October 11, 2011.

According to Hallmark.com, Clergy Appreciation National Day of Honoring is always the second Sunday in October. The celebration was established in 1992 with a mission is to uplift and encourage pastors, missionaries and religious workers. Furthermore, all of October is National Clergy Appreciation Month, or Pastor Appreciation Month - whatever you prefer to call it.


Favorite pastor appreciation verses or scriptures include...
1 Thessalonians 5:12-13
"Now, brothers and sisters, we ask you to appreciate those who work hard among you, who lead you in the Lord and teach you.  Respect them with a very special love because of the work they do."  (NCV)

"And we beseech you, brethren, to know them which labour among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you; And to esteem them very highly in love for their work's sake. And be at peace among yourselves." (King James Version)


Popular ideas for pastor appreciation include gifts such as poems, cards, skits, letters, plaques, or speeches. Many churches will hold a special sermon or program. Some congregations looking for a little pastor appreciation humor will hand out printable awards like these funny certificates.

No matter what you do, follow the Apostle Paul's advice and "esteem them very highly in love". And not just on Pastor Appreciation Day - but year-round.

Humorous Awards, Ideas, Certificates

With the year-end awards season rapidly approaching, it's time to start looking for some humorous award ideas. To get you started, we've included some of our favorite humorous award certificates below...

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Funny Award Names

If you've tried to create your own funny awards, you know the hardest part of the process is coming up with award ideas, categories, titles, or funny award names. Wouldn't it be great to have a list of funny award names written by some of the best professional comedians working today? Well, you're in the right place.

FunAwards.com is your best source for funny awards for employees, teachers, students, the office, kids, sports - whatever the occasion! Our funny certificates were written by an A-List writing team consisting of professional touring comedians, a features writer from the New York Post, and an Emmy nominated writer from Saturday Night Live! They are perfect for any company, organization, or group!

We have many funny awards collections, including:

• Funny Employee Awards
• Funny Office Awards
• Funny Teacher Awards 
• Funny Sports Awards
• Funny Student Awards
• Funny Kids Awards

Got an idea for funny awards names you'd like to see in 2011? Let us know in the comments section!

Funny Awards for Restaurant Staff

I'm looking to create some funny awards for restaurant staff. Working in the food service industry is a constant source of humor from both customers and coworkers. What better way to blow off some steam than with a little humor? I need ideas for waiters, waitresses, hostesses, kitchen staff, cooks, busboys - anyone involved in food service.

These are for employee awards that you might hand out to coworkers at an end-of-the-year awards ceremony. Plays on restaurant terms like weeds, 86, busing, etc. make great award names. Or focus on common characteristics like always mixing up orders, forgetting the daily specials, or most likely to drop a plate. Examples might be:

• The Eighty Six Award - for the wait person who is always out
• The Weed Whacker Award - for being able to handle any situation
• Jack and the Beanstalk Award - for best upsell

If you look around this site, you'll find tons of free award ideas you could use for food service professionals. Awards like these can be used for any worker - not just those who work in an office environment:

Download Free Funny Staff Award

I really just need ideas and terms specific to the restaurant industry. Don't worry too much about making the awards funny - I can do that. If I get a strong enough response, I'll put the collection together in a new eBook as a companion to my current best-seller Funny Employee Awards. And if I up use your funny award idea in the eBook, I'll make sure you get a complimentary copy when it comes out.

Please submit your award ideas here, post them in the comments section, or email me directly.

Fake Trophies - Funny Fake Awards

A lot of people come to this site looking for fake trophies. Luckily, we have some very real awards that make great fake awards for your next gathering. I chose humorous figurines for these novelty trophies and gave the funny awards names that could have multiple meanings for a wide variety of occasions:

	Big Mouth Bass Award Read more about this funny award
	Burning Rubber Award Read more about this funny trophy
	Rear End Award Read more about this gag trophy
	Big Kahuna Award Read more about this fake trophy
	Golden Turkey Award Read more about this funny trophy
	El Matador Award Read more about this fun trophy

Take some time to explore our web site. We also have free fake certificates, fake award certificates, fake certificate templates, printable fake certificates, and much more.

Think of the possibilities... See our fake trophies and have a real funny awards show!