From Milestones to Meaning: Building a Symbolic Recognition Program That Works

Webinar

09/10 | 1:00 PM - 1:45 PM ET

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When someone reaches a major milestone, lives your values in a meaningful way, or achieves something exceptional, that moment deserves something special—something that feels personal, intentional, and lasting. That’s where symbolic awards come in.

In this webinar, we’ll take you inside a modern symbolic awards programme and show you what makes it successful. You’ll learn how organisations are using symbolic recognition to turn service anniversaries, safety milestones, values-based achievements, and top performer programmes into experiences that employees will remember long after the moment has passed. We’ll explore the design choices, presentation strategies, and programme structures that help recognition feel earned rather than expected.

Whether you’re refreshing an existing awards programme or building one from the ground up, you’ll leave with practical ideas for creating recognition that employees are proud to wear, display, share, and remember. Because when recognition has meaning, it does more than celebrate an achievement. It strengthens culture, reinforces belonging, and reminds people that what they do matters.

Learning Objectives

  • Identify the recognition moments where symbolic awards can have the greatest impact, from service milestones to values-based achievements.
  • Design a symbolic awards programme that feels personal, meaningful, and aligned with your organisation’s culture and values.
  • Choose award formats and presentation approaches that increase visibility, pride, and employee engagement.
  • Build a recognition experience that complements digital recognition while supporting retention, performance, and a stronger sense of belonging.

Presentor

Alex Allion
Director of Custom Reward Solutions & Partnerships
Terryberry

Alex has 30 years of experience in the recognition industry and leads the Symbolic Award Team at Terryberry.  He works closely with organizations to design recognition concepts and distinct award ideas that bring company culture and symbolism to life!