Celebrating Anniversaries

As 2023 marks our 50th anniversary, we invite anyone reaching an important milestone this year to celebrate with us. Whether it's a company or personal achievement, branded products can be used to recognize, reward, and further incentivize outstanding performances in your organization. Along with personalized gifts, there are many fun ways to celebrate employees and team members on special days. Below are some ideas on how to use personalized products to make dates more memorable and build on your company’s culture.

Formal Events

A business anniversary is a big deal, no matter how many years your company has under its belt. Whether it's 5 or 50 years, a formal event is a great opportunity to thank employees for their work. This is a good option for companies with remote staff that do not always have the chance to spend time together. As companies experiment with work-from-home arrangements and hybrid schedules, a formal event is ideal for building team morale. You can present custom awards to your dedicated employees, clients, partners, or vendors and use the space to deliver a speech. Create a slideshow using photos/videos and other memories from your company’s years in business.

Team Outings

Going out with the whole team can help everyone build and strengthen relationships while developing their collaboration skills. Team outings can create the perfect environment for your team members to learn more about each other. Use company anniversaries as an opportunity to move away from the desk and into settings that can spark creativity. From escape rooms to karaoke and comedy workshops, there are loads of team-building events you can register for. Personalize apparel such as t-shirts so everyone can look and feel their best. If it’s an outdoor gathering make sure to include caps and water bottles to keep everyone comfortable.

Charitable Activities

Sometimes the best way to celebrate is by giving back to the community. As your business anniversary approaches, consider asking employees to provide the name of a charity or cause close to their hearts. Be prepared to donate in their name, or organize an event to benefit the cause. This is a great way for you to get in touch with what’s important to your employees, allowing you to develop a more meaningful bond. Celebrating an anniversary is a feel-good moment, and you should keep up the excitement with a gesture of goodwill. Fundraising, volunteering, and donating all provide a good chance to garner positive public attention.

Celebrating a business anniversary is about more than marking time. Building and growing a business is hard work which means that each milestone you reach should be highlighted. Don’t pass on the opportunity to motivate team members and grab the attention of the public. Offering fun, creative gifts is a great way to commemorate your events while promoting company culture.