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Employee recognition letter

Thank an employee in writing for specific work, with what it achieved and any reward.

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Letter of recognition

14 October 2027

Ahmed Rahman
Site supervisor
Northgate Building Ltd

Dear Ahmed Rahman,

On behalf of Northgate Building Ltd, thank you for your work. We want to put it in writing so it is not forgotten.

What you did

You led the Mill Road extension through a hard winter. You reorganised the crews when two suppliers were late and kept the site safe and tidy throughout.

What it achieved

The project finished two weeks early, within budget, and the client has asked for us on their next job.

What we value

Your work shows Calm leadership, care for the team, and honesty with the client. These are the qualities we want to see across the company, and you set an example to others.

Our thanks

A bonus of EUR 500 in this month's pay and an extra day of leave.

Thank you again. We are proud to have you in the team.

Yours sincerely,


Sofia Marin
Managing Director
Northgate Building Ltd

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What this template is for

An employee recognition letter that thanks someone for specific work. Say what they did, the effect it had, any reward, and how you will remember it.

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What you fill in

The form asks for 10 details. The document fills itself in as you type.

  • Date

    For example: 14 October 2027

  • Company

    For example: Northgate Building Ltd

  • Employee

    For example: Ahmed Rahman

  • Job titleoptional

    For example: Site supervisor

  • What they did

    Be specific. Say what you saw, not only that they did well.

    For example: You led the Mill Road extension through a hard winter. You reorganised the crews when two suppliers were late and kept the site safe and tidy throughout.

  • What it achieved

    For example: The project finished two weeks early, within budget, and the client has asked for us on their next job.

  • Qualities you want to thankoptional

    For example: Calm leadership, care for the team, and honesty with the client

  • Reward or giftoptional

    For example: A bonus of EUR 500 in this month's pay and an extra day of leave.

  • Your name

    For example: Sofia Marin

  • Your job title

    For example: Managing Director

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What is inside

The parts of this document, in order.

  1. 1What you did
  2. 2What it achieved
  3. 3What we value
  4. 4Our thanks

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  2. 02

    Check

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  3. 03

    Download

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What details does this template ask for?

The form asks for 10 details, starting with Date, Company, Employee, What they did, What it achieved. 3 more are optional.

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