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!

Funny Awards UK

Ten years ago a Global phenomenon was launched with the first edition of “Funny Employee Awards” by comedian Larry Weaver. These cheeky awards have been a long-time favorite in the United Kingdom.

We've since expanded the collection with "Funny Office Awards", "Funny Award Certificates", and "Funny Teacher Awards".

These Funny Awards UK photos are from Feversham Primary Academy in Bradford, England (courtesy @FevershamSchool on Twitter).

These funny certificates are all from "Funny Teacher Awards", found here: http://www.funawards.com/teacher-awards/

Note that some have been altered with customized wording. It's quick and easy to make your own funny award certificate titles and nominations.

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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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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:
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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 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

Funny Work Awards

Funny Work Awards

FunAwards.com is well known for its collection of "Funny Office Awards". A few years ago, someone asked me if my "Funny Employee Awards" would work for companies not in an office environment. We don't want to leave out nurses, firefighters, restaurant staff, and all of the blue-collar folks out there working outside of an office environment.

The short answer is, yes - Funny Employee Awards does have a large selection of funny work awards for non-office personnel.

But truthfully, I did have office workers in mind when I wrote the first collection of awards a few years back. Since then, I have released "Funny Teacher Awards" and more recently "Funny Award Certificates".

I wrote Funny Awards Certificates as a more informal version of Funny Employee Awards. In an office environment or employee awards setting, managers and bosses must be mindful when poking fun. In a warehouse or blue-collar setting, coworkers might be more apt to let loose and really have fun with their fellow workers.

Funny Employee Awards purposely avoids potentially embarrassing personality traits or appearances. Funny Awards Certificates pushes the envelope a little further for workers who are more tight-knit and not afraid to have a little fun.

If you had to choose which funny work awards are best for you, here are my guidelines:

• Funny Employee Awards - for employees, volunteers and staff
• Funny Award Certificates - for family, friends, coworkers, and teammates

Or buy them both and you'll have funny work awards for everyone!

Most Embarrassing Moments at Work

A great source of inspiration for funny awards comes from embarrassing moments at work. Whether it was an email sent to the wrong recipient, a resume left on the printer, or a quick snooze during an all-hands meeting, these stories become the stuff of office legend.

Embarrassing moments at work are fair game for year-end award ideas - so long as the recipient is in on the joke and has a good sense of humor. There's no humor in needlessly embarrassing someone further. But if the event triggered a new office catch phrase, or the recipient themselves joke about it, by all means use this inspiration for your funny awards ideas.

A recent OfficeTeam Survey Reveals Managers' Most Embarrassing Moments at Work. Some of the more familiar situations included:

• Getting locked in the office,
• Going into the ladies' bathroom by mistake,
• Answering the phone using the wrong company name,
• Sending a job offer to the wrong candidate,
• Wearing bathroom slippers to work while in a rush.

Robert Hosking, executive director of OfficeTeam, encourages you not to fret. "Using humor can help you recover from uncomfortable situations. Occasionally showing a little vulnerability on the job also can make you appear more accessible and approachable to colleagues."

We all goof up from time to time. Just laugh along and roll with the fun. Who knows... come year-end you just may find yourself getting a funny award!

Fun at Work Day

Fun at Work Day, also known as National Fun at Work Day, always occurs April 1 -- at least according to some websites. Other sites claim the date occurs in 2011 on January 29. Even other sites state that January 29, 2011 is not "Fun at Work Day" but instead "Have-Fun-at-Work Day". If you look around enough, you'll find websites listing the 2011 as occurring on January 25, 28, 29, 30, and 31.

International Fun at Work Day is always on April 1 -- unless the date falls on a weekend. According to playfair.com, Friday, April 1, 2011 is the Fifteenth Annual International Fun At Work Day.

So when is Fun at Work Day 2011 in the United States -- some random date in January or April 1? The truth is, we don't know. Feel free to chime in on the subject using the comments section. And remember, every day can be Fun at Work Day with Funny Employee Awards!

Download 101 Funny Awards Certificates! PDF download includes 101 Hilarious Printable Certificates + 6 Award Templates for making up your own Funny Awards! Download now and start using right away!

Humor in the Workplace

The Daily Journal takes a thorough look at humor in the workplace in their article, "Main Street: Even in business, laughter is the best medicine." Co-authors Don Daake and Edward Piatt offer their own take on Academy of Management Perspective article by Eric J. Romero and Kevin W. Cruthirds. The latter wrote:

"Humor is more than just funny concepts; it represents a multifunctional management tool that can be used to achieve many objectives. ... Managers can use humor to reduce stress and enhance leadership, group cohesiveness, communication, creativity and organizational culture."

Daake and Piatt offer three benefits and three warnings on the use of humor in the workplace.

Benefits of Workplace Humor

1. Humor has a way of building group cohesion, enhancing communication and increasing job satisfaction.
2. Humor can enhance communication because it awakens positive emotions and helps listening, understanding and the acceptance of messages.
3. Humor can reduce stress.

Cautions When Using Workplace Humor

1. The use of inappropriate ethnic and sexist jokes, personal insults or humiliation is out.
2. It is OK to use a little self-deprecating humor, but when overdone, it can be seen as self-defeating humor.
3. Never use humor as way to dominate or humiliate another person.

Read the full article at daily-journal.com. Even though this is my introduction to Romero and Cruthirds work, I put all of these guidelines to use when writing my collection of Funny Workplace Awards. The awards are not meant to embarrass, only to entertain. And you won't have to worry about getting in trouble with the HR department because the awards are all in good fun. Check them out for yourself:

101 Funny Employee Awards: Your Complete Guide to Organizing a Humorous, Entertaining, and Rewarding Recognition Ceremony Around every place of business, there comes a time when it’s necessary to give those who toil there a “thank you” that’s bigger than just dental coverage. And that’s where the employee recognition awards ceremony comes in. Just make sure your ceremony isn’t dry and boring by handing out creative and funny certificates. "Funny Employee Awards" includes 101 printable award certificates plus 6 blank award templates for creating your own funny awards. A staple of workplace humor!