{"id":162,"date":"2013-12-20T20:54:15","date_gmt":"2013-12-20T20:54:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.andersons.com\/?p=162"},"modified":"2023-01-26T16:13:25","modified_gmt":"2023-01-26T16:13:25","slug":"make-your-awards-ceremony-exceptional","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.itselementary.com\/blog\/2013\/12\/make-your-awards-ceremony-exceptional\/","title":{"rendered":"Year-End Student Award and Recognition Ideas"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/www.itselementary.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Andersons-Award-Pins.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-2051\" alt=\"Andersons-Award-Pins\" src=\"http:\/\/www.itselementary.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Andersons-Award-Pins1.jpg\" width=\"199\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.itselementary.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Andersons-Award-Pins1.jpg 998w, https:\/\/www.itselementary.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Andersons-Award-Pins1-199x300.jpg 199w, https:\/\/www.itselementary.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Andersons-Award-Pins1-681x1024.jpg 681w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 199px) 100vw, 199px\" \/><\/a>All achievements are worth celebrating; find a reason to honor every student.<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.andersons.com\/School-Awards\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">High School awards<\/a> ceremonies are in full swing. While some students look forward to the occasion, recognition of their accomplishments is a big deal, others shy away. The event can feel awkward and even shameful; a reminder of their shortcomings.<\/p>\n<p>Why not celebrate all students and their accomplishments, big or small. Of course the Honor students deserve praise, and we recognize the fact that while finding something to celebrate in every student may be a challenge, it also has it&#8217;s rewards. Pride and self confidence are huge stepping stones on the path to success. A little boost never hurt anyone.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.itselementary.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/700-0-P5064-Perfect-Attendance-Award-Pin-Glitter-Stars-000.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-2023\" alt=\"Anderson's Attendance Pin\" src=\"http:\/\/www.itselementary.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/700-0-P5064-Perfect-Attendance-Award-Pin-Glitter-Stars-0001.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.itselementary.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/700-0-P5064-Perfect-Attendance-Award-Pin-Glitter-Stars-0001.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.itselementary.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/700-0-P5064-Perfect-Attendance-Award-Pin-Glitter-Stars-0001-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.itselementary.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/700-0-P5064-Perfect-Attendance-Award-Pin-Glitter-Stars-0001-300x300.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>Here are some \u00a0ideas for <a href=\"http:\/\/www.andersons.com\/School-Awards\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">school awards<\/a> to recognize students at the end of the year:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Participation in\u00a0<a title=\"Art Awards\" href=\"http:\/\/www.andersons.com\/Search.aspx?free=art%20award%20pin\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">arts<\/a>,\u00a0<a title=\"Music Awards\" href=\"http:\/\/www.andersons.com\/Search.aspx?free=music%20award%20pin\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">music<\/a>,\u00a0<a title=\"Language Pin\" href=\"http:\/\/www.andersons.com\/Search.aspx?free=language%20pin\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">language<\/a>\u00a0or other non-required classes that offered enrichment in some form.<\/li>\n<li>Participation in\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.andersons.com\/Wearables\/Lapel-Pins\/Wellness\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">athletics<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.andersons.com\/School-Awards\/Lapel-Pins\/Student-Subjects\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">marching band<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.andersons.com\/School-Awards\/Lapel-Pins\/Student-Subjects\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">jazz<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.andersons.com\/School-Awards\/Lapel-Pins\/Student-Subjects\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pep band<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.andersons.com\/School-Awards\/Lapel-Pins\/Student-Subjects\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">concert choir<\/a>, dance line,\u00a0<a title=\"Cheerleader Award Pin\" href=\"http:\/\/www.andersons.com\/Search.aspx?free=cheer%20leading%20lapel%20pin\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">cheer leading<\/a>, or other extra-curricular activities.<\/li>\n<li>Students that scored well on assessment tests.<\/li>\n<li>Committee Volunteers; dance committee,\u00a0<a title=\"Yearbook Staff Pin\" href=\"http:\/\/www.andersons.com\/Search.aspx?free=yearbook%20staff%20award%20pin\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">yearbook staff<\/a>, fund raising, charity groups, and pep club.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.andersons.com\/School-Awards\/Lapel-Pins\/Volunteer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Assistants<\/a> in school; classroom and peer helpers, office runners, AV &amp; Library assistants, or computer lab.<\/li>\n<li>Remarkable\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.andersons.com\/Apparel\/Wearables\/Lapel-Pins\/Attendance\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">attendance<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Excellent GPA, or growth in their GPA.<\/li>\n<li>Excellent grades or effort in a particular subject;\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.andersons.com\/Search.aspx?free=math%20pin\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Math<\/a>,\u00a0<a title=\"Science Awards\" href=\"http:\/\/www.andersons.com\/Search.aspx?free=Science%20pin\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Science<\/a>, or\u00a0<a title=\"Social Studies Awards\" href=\"http:\/\/www.andersons.com\/Search.aspx?free=Social%20Studies%20pin\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Social Studies<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>When rewarding students be sure to make it a special event. Awards banquets are a great place to give out awards. Or ask teachers and coaches to give out awards to their star students individually. Include a certificate if you can and be sure to tell the student why you appreciate them.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.itselementary.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/EA854-Lennox-Backpack-000.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-2024\" alt=\"Anderson's Backpack\" src=\"http:\/\/www.itselementary.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/EA854-Lennox-Backpack-0001.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.itselementary.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/EA854-Lennox-Backpack-0001.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.itselementary.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/EA854-Lennox-Backpack-0001-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.itselementary.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/EA854-Lennox-Backpack-0001-300x300.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>Make it extra special by giving them a fun <a href=\"http:\/\/www.andersons.com\/Gifts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">gift <\/a>in addition to the award itself. For example, a bag, drinkware, apparel or electronics item. This way each time the student uses their gift they&#8217;ll remember why they received it and feel proud and accomplished.<\/p>\n<p>Shop <a href=\"http:\/\/www.andersons.com\/School-Awards\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">School Awards<\/a> now.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>All achievements are worth celebrating; find a reason to honor every student. High School awards ceremonies are in full swing.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mi_skip_tracking":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[42,19],"tags":[200,268,269,276,508,518,582,583],"class_list":["post-162","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-awards-recognition","category-middle-school","tag-end-of-school-awards","tag-high-school-awards","tag-high-school-awards-and-recognition","tag-high-school-recognition","tag-student-awards","tag-student-recognition","tag-year-end-awards","tag-year-end-recognition"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.itselementary.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/162"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.itselementary.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.itselementary.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.itselementary.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.itselementary.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=162"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.itselementary.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/162\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5923,"href":"https:\/\/www.itselementary.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/162\/revisions\/5923"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.itselementary.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=162"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.itselementary.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=162"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.itselementary.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=162"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}