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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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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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.

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

Funny Employee Awards vs. Funny Office Awards

If you're trying to decide between "101 Funny Employee Awards" and "101 Funny Office Awards", you're in the right place. This is comedian Larry Weaver and I created them both.

The short answer is this: if you work in an office, get "101 Funny Office Awards". Otherwise, get "101 Funny Employee Awards."

 

Now the long answer.

The first collection of funny awards I released was way back in 2007. The title back then was "Funny Employee Awards: Your Complete Guide to Organizing a Humorous, Entertaining, and Rewarding Recognition Ceremony." This original collection had a decidedly office-oriented slant. It's safe to say that all of the awards were inspired from my days toiling away in an office environment.

Then I took the show on the road.

Shortly after releasing the first collection of awards, I created a live comedy show based on the book. I would (and still do) travel around the country hosting a funny award show for companies and organizations.

A lot of the organizations were decidedly blue-collar. I'm talking warehouses, distribution centers, firefighters, EMS workers, food service, catering, truckers, hairdressers... the list goes on. For most of these organizations, the majority of employees simply didn't work in an office.

Based on demand, I released a collection of "Funny Teacher Awards." But I knew I had to do more.

A few years back I created a more generic collection called "Funny Awards Certificates". These were meant to be a catch-all collection for friends, family, teammates and coworkers. That still didn't quite solve the problem, so I bundled that collection with the employee awards to create a "Funny Office Awards" bundle.

But all of that was just a delay to the inevitable. I had to break out office awards from employee awards.

Finally, in the Summer of 2013, I sent my calls to voicemail, shut down Outlook and started writing new awards. I didn't know at the time that I would end up rewriting ALL of my collections - ending up with four collections of 101 awards (that's 404 funny awards for you non-math majors).

Today, the newest collection of "101 Funny Office Awards" are for office workers and the totally revamped collection of "101 Funny Employee Awards" have a more generic slant that can apply to any workers in any job.

If you can get them both, do that. A lot of hard work went into them and you won't be disappointed!

p.s. If you want to get a closer look at some of the certificates inside, visit these micro-sites:

• http://www.funnyemployeeawards.com/
• http://www.funnyofficeawards.com/ 

Funny Awards for Work Party

Funny Awards for Work are are a great way to liven up an office party, company meeting, or just the daily routine. But how do you incorporate funny workplace awards while ensuring everyone has a good time?

Funny work awards can be a huge hit at your next event!

CIO magazine outlines the benefits of workplace humor in their article, Humor Does a World of Good in the Workplace. They suggest that humor needs to come from the top down.


"Managers need to set the tone for levity. The first place to start is by looking in the mirror."

As someone who has hosted dozens of workplace awards ceremonies across the U.S., I couldn't' agree more. I always encourage the organizations to kick off the funny work certificates presentation with someone in a managerial role. It lets workers know that it's OK to laugh at the awards.

The best funny workplace awards are the ones that hit closest to home. The article points out, "Whether it’s the suck-up employee, the bottleneck-causing boss or the showman-style CEO, every workplace has its foibles."

My suggestion for creating funny award categories for work is to start with the biggest "characters" in your workplace. Pick out the co-workers who will relish the spotlight. Make a list of what are they known for. Examples include always being late, eating other people's food, and extending meetings. Use these characteristics to create your list of funny work award ideas.

The article does caution that some topics should be off limits. "Of course, some things should not be made light of in the workplace—a person’s faith, ethnicity or sexual preference. Jokes on these issues may provoke hurt or cause harm. When in doubt, keep your mouth shut."

Further reading:

• Humor in the Workplace
• Funny Work Awards
• Most Embarrassing Moments at Work

Humorous Office Awards

Humorous Office Awards

The most humorous office awards are the ones that are also funny to the recipient. Here are some ideas for your workplace awards:

Embarrassing Moments at Work
A great source of inspiration for funny awards comes from some of the most embarrassing moments at work.

Whether it was walking into the wrong bathroom, wearing two different shoes to the office, or getting locked in the copy room, these humorous stories become the stuff of office legend.

At one Christmas office party I hosted for a propane gas company, a worker's truck had broken down. He pulled off the road and left the truck in the first available parking space. Turns out he left the truck right in front of... you guessed it - a strip club! 

His boss took pictures of the worker's truck in front of a strip club and they're still laughing about it nearly a year later. That story and picture will live on in office folklore forever. 

What humorous situations have happened at your workplace? 

Funny Quotes

Another great source of humorous office awards are funny quotes. The funniest quotes are typically misquotes. Perhaps your President hilariously mixed up the company slogan during a big motivational speech. Instant classic!

What was the funniest quote or misquote at your organization over the past year? 

Overused Phrases

Overused phrases are rampant in the workplace. They range from archaic industry jargon, to indecipherable acronyms, to "clever" phrases cooked up by management to motivate employees. 

A former boss of mine used a NASCAR-inspired quote in a big rallying speech - "Keep turning left." You can imagine the fun we had with that phrase. 

What overused phrase do your co-workers make fun of?

Use these ideas to create your own humorous office awards and please share your 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

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See this set on Flickr: Funny Office Awards

I got this nice review from a user in Australia this week:

"While surfing the internet to find some good certificates for my staff the only one which we really enjoyed was this site. Both myself and my assistant found them to be humorous. I would recommend this site to anyone." - Nellie H. Tullamarine, VIC, Australia

Thanks Nellie! There's a reason that FunAwards.com is the best and only place you should turn to for office awards and Christmas office party games -- I'm a professional comedian.

And I'm not just a professional comedian who sits behind a keyboard guessing what office workers and staff will find funny -- I'm out on the road year-round performing at office parties. I know what makes office workers laugh.

Take a look at the pictures above. Those people are having fun!

December is my busy season. Between office Christmas parties and end-of-the-year holiday celebrations, I'll be spending much of the month flying all over performing live at office parties. This experience allows me to come up with the best and most humorous office awards for your staff.

If I'm not coming to your office party this year, don't worry. I've made it easy for you to have your own fun office awards event. Just download the certificates, print, and share. It's easy!

Get started! Go to Funny Office Awards.

Silly Office Awards

Looking for silly awards? Download the newly released third version of my eBook, "Funny Employee Awards: Your Complete Guide to Organizing a Humorous, Entertaining, and Rewarding Recognition Ceremony".

If you've tried to come up with your own ideas for silly awards, you know that the toughest part is coming up with ideas. That's why I've done the work for you. I assembled of team of top comedians and comedy writers, including a features editor from the New York Post and an Emmy-nominated writer from Saturday Night Live.

My goal with this new version was to make the awards more accessible and with wider appeal. Just looking at the examples below, they could be used as silly sports awards, teacher awards, student awards, family reunions, high school superlatives - the applications are endless.

Here are some free sample silly awards:

• Foot-in-Mouth Award - for always saying the wrong thing at the wrong time
• Baby's Bottom Award - for smoothest in times of crisis
• Selective Hearing Impairment Award - for only hearing what you want to hear
• Baryshnikov Award - for most skill in dancing around the issues
• Kool and the Gang Award - for excellence in group work

The printable certificates make a great gag gift. Just add an inexpensive frame (think dollar store) and it's ready to present.

Remember to bookmark this site and keep checking back for silly achievement awards, silly end of the year awards, silly office awards, silly recognition awards, and silly employee awards.

Silly Awards for the Office

Download 101 Funny Employee Awards Certificates!
These awards are perfect for any type of staff, organization, group, or business. The eBook has 101 professionally designed awards in PDF format that can be easily printed on the office printer. The awards poke fun, recognize accomplishments, and make reference to pop culture and cartoon characters.   Download now and start using right away!