Cartoon cats standing in three rows holding up mauve colored banners that say ‘Congratulations on your 15 year work anniversary your hard work is appreciated'.
Employee Appreciation and Anniversary Messages for Years of Service Awards
Sep
Your employees want to feel the appreciation and recognition for their efforts and loyalty towards the organization. Just as it's essential to recognize the people we care about on their birthday, it's also crucial to recognize your employees or co-workers on their corporate anniversary, as well as other significant and personal company milestones. But unlike a family member's birthday, the words and messaging to convey how you feel about them may not flow as naturally for you.
Sometimes finding the right words can be a difficult task. You likely know how you feel about a person, but it not at all uncommon to struggle to find the right thing to say to your employee or co-worker. The last thing you want to do is freeze up during an employee recognition event and not say anything at all, or worse, say something completely inappropriate, which embarrasses you and the employee being recognized.
The following is a comprehensive list of employee appreciation messages and work anniversary best wishes that are sure to inspire you and get you started.
A Comprehensive List of Employee Appreciation and Anniversary Messages
“You bring high energy and a commitment to everything that you do. We are happy to call you a valued teammate.”
“We are all so proud to have you as part of our corporate family. We hope that you keep up your good work for many years to come!”
“Hard work, Loyalty, and Diligence are the cornerstones of great employees. And I'm glad that you have all of these qualities. Today is your work anniversary, and there isn't any better moment than today to appreciate you and wish you good luck for many years to come.”
“Congratulations on your work anniversary with us! Your hard work is on display every day, and we truly appreciate your dedication.”
“Your many years of service are a true testimony of your dedication to the organization, and you are truly valued for your contributions.”
“You are a valuable member of our diverse and successful team. Wishing you the best for continued success!”
“Congratulations on your work anniversary! You are a significant part of our team, and we couldn't imagine our workplace without you.”
“Congratulations on achieving one year of service with the company. Your steadfast faith and dedication to this organization are much appreciated.”
“Your determination and effort that you have demonstrated during your time with us is surely just the beginning of what you will accomplish in the upcoming years!”
“Happy anniversary! Thank you for all of the contributions that you have made over the years in making our company successful.”
“We are so happy and proud of all you've accomplished. Thank you for staying with us over the years. Happy anniversary!”
“Through the years, your abilities and efforts have helped the success of this organization. Together, we celebrate and take pride in your accomplishment and your commitment to excellence. Congratulations on your anniversary!”
“We are delighted and proud to have you as part of our team and congratulate you on this anniversary milestone. All the best to you and the contributions that we know you will make for these many years to come.”
“I want to express my gratitude and appreciation for your efforts over the years as you realize this milestone. Dedicated employees like you are the foundation of any successful company. Thank you for your contribution to the success of this company!”
“Thank you for the inspiration, motivation, and encouragement you've given throughout the years to your peers. We know you will continue to inspire us for many years to come!”
“Congratulations on reaching this milestone in your career! It is a testament to your loyalty and dedication to the company. You have always lead by example with true collegial spirit.”
“I would like to extend my heartiest wishes on your work anniversary. I want to thank you for everything you've done for the team and the organization as a whole throughout the years.”
“It's amazing how fast five years have gone by, but it has been that long since you joined us. Your expertise is brilliant, and you have helped us achieve what some thought was impossible. I want to extend my heartiest work anniversary wishes to you.”
“Your positive attitude towards work is contagious and inspires everyone here to give their best. Today is your work anniversary, and we are thankful for having you as part of the team. Happy Anniversary!
“It takes a great team member to make a difference, and you display that with your actions. You achieved another milestone in your professional career. Happy Work Anniversary.”
“Congratulations on achieving ten years of service. The organization depends on your dedication to your job and the quality work that you do. We couldn't do it without you!”
“Congratulations on your work anniversary. You continue to be a key player on this team, and your efforts help make it a success. Thanks again, and congratulations!”
“Your commitment to being the best employee and human being is second to none. That sums up who you are, and we are so glad to have someone like you on our team. Wishing you a happy work anniversary and the best of luck for all the upcoming years of work.”
“We all can take inspiration from your hard work, dedication, passion, and loyalty that you have displayed throughout these ten years of service. Congratulations on your Work Anniversary!”
“Your contributions to the organization are greatly valued and well respected. You have never failed to put the organization first with your hard work and loyalty. Congratulations on your 25 years of service to this company.”
“Let me congratulate you on your 20th anniversary. Your leadership in the recreation department is worthy of all the praise you will hear today. Thank you for the high level of service that you provide. Wishing you more successes and best wishes always!”
“Congratulations on 25 years of service! We are so fortunate to have you on our team. Your humility, generosity, and kindness is a constant source of motivation and inspiration, and your dedication and work ethics are exemplary. I wish you many more years of success. Happy work anniversary!”
“Having a co-worker like you is a matter of absolute pride. You continue to inspire me even after so many years of working together. Happy Work Anniversary.”
“For the past 20 years, you have been a great member of this organization, serving in various roles. Your time and dedication to the company and the mission are much appreciated. You are always willing to help where it is needed in addition to doing your job. Thanks again, and congratulations!”
“Congratulations on achieving five years of exemplary service. Blessings to you for continued success in all your endeavors.”
“I have watched learn and grow over these past five years. We are lucky to have you as a member of our team. Your contribution means a lot to us. Wishing you all the best and a happy work anniversary.”
“Congratulations on 25 Years of service! Your enthusiasm and dedication are what make you stand out. I wish you the very best today and always. Here is to many more years of success.”
“There are a few people like you who can show the utmost dedication to their jobs; you have been showing that dedication for the past ten years. We congratulate you on reaching this milestone with our organization and wish you a very happy work anniversary.”
“Congratulations on reaching a milestone of serving the company for five years! See, I told you it would fly! I wish you continued success as you undoubtedly will continue to provide the first-class service to all of our customers.”
“You have and continue to be an essential part of our company's journey and success since you joined our family ten years ago. We are eternally grateful for the loyalty and passion you have shown. Thank you for being a part of us. Happy Work Anniversary!”
“You have set very high standards for all of us to emulate with your work ethics and your dedication. Thank you for the things you have done over these past five years. Happy Work Anniversary!”
“I am very privileged to have you as an employee on my team. Over the years, you have done an admirable job, and I value everything you have done to contribute to our growth. My best wishes on your work anniversary. Keep up the great work!”
“Your loyalty and hard work set an example for everyone in our organization. Thank you for being a part of our team. Happy Work Anniversary!”
“Congratulations on your 10th work anniversary! With your expertise and willingness to lead by example, you deserve this recognition. Congratulations on your accomplishment.”
“Congratulations on your years of service to this organization. Your hard work and dedication have contributed to the success of this organization over the years! Great Job!”
“You have completed three decades of service as one of our esteemed employees, and we are gratified and privileged to have you as part of this organization. Thank you for staying with us all these years, and once again, happy work anniversary.”
“Congratulations on your 35th anniversary with us. I have always enjoyed working with you as your friendly demeanor and professionalism made any interaction with you very pleasant. You are very valuable and much appreciated by all of us.”
“Congratulations on your 25th Service Award! It has certainly been a pleasure working with you in this department for the past ten years. I wish you continued success in all you do.”
“Words are not enough to thank you for everything that you contributed to this organization. I want to extend my deepest gratitude on the occasion of your Work Anniversary. Great job!”
“Congratulations on your 15th anniversary! You've come a long way since you started as a Research Clerk. When handed that first program, maybe before you were ready, you stepped up and made it work. Congratulations again, and keep up the exceptional work!”
“Wow, forty years! What an amazing accomplishment! Throughout your years, you have shown true grit, determination, resolve, and dependence. These character traits have made you the tremendous character you are. It has been a tremendous honor working with you, and I appreciate the friendship we have developed over the years. Congrats!”
“Every organization needs someone who stands out from the rest to be an inspiration for others to emulate. You are that person, and I am proud of you and everything you do daily. Happy work anniversary!”
“Congratulations on achieving 20 years of exemplary work service. We truly appreciate your dedicated service to the organization, and I am personally thankful for your example as a role model in your local community. Happy Anniversary!”
Whatever your message is to a valued employee or co-worker, remember that just a few short sentences of sincerity for the efforts and contributions that they have made will do wonders to reinforce the value that this employee plays in the organization.
Sincere messages of thanks and gratitude, coupled with receiving a years of service award gift is meaningful and powerful. Convey your feelings in person, on a card, or through the social recognition functionality of your employee recognition system. Whichever route you choose, be sincere.
Kevin Hunter
Content Marketing Consultant
Featured Insights
Delivering Thanks – Globally: Global Recognition Programs With CoreCentive In the modern economic world, it is essential to make sure your employees feel like they are part of a family – not just cogs in a big, soulless machine. A global recognition program can be the answer. These days, making sure that their morale is […]
Kevin Hunter
The Benefits of Social Recognition for Employee Incentives In today's age of instant gratification, employees have another incentive to work harder thanks to online offerings such as social media. Though employers should still offer other incentive options, such as a plaque for employee of the month, social recognition should be a primary focus. Many benefits […]
Kevin Hunter
Why Turnover Is Higher Without Employee Recognition Programs When employees aren't recognized, they feel unappreciated. It's one of the reasons millennials have significantly higher turnover rates. If you're an employer and you're seeing a high turnover or hear that your employees are unhappy, you might need a better employee recognition program or employee incentive strategy. […]
Kevin Hunter
5 Ideas to Appreciate, Energize and Recognize Your Employees The threat of complacency is real in any workplace because, as any human can attest, complacency is so insidious you hardly realize you're slipping into it until you're steeped in it. For business owners, the obvious cure is to discover how to motivate and energize your […]
Kevin Hunter
Top 5 Tips for Creating a Superior Sales Incentives Program Have your employee sales incentives programs fulfilled their potential for your organization and your sales team? If not, it is time to reassess how your technology is delivering the proverbial carrot for optimum performance. This time-honored, proven method of incentivizing behavior now has a modern […]
Kevin Hunter
The data is very clear, an employee recognition program, including a peer-to-peer component, is a great tool in your organization’s tool belt for your overall employee recognition strategy. However, if not done correctly, there are issues that can pop up limiting their overall effectiveness. Here are a few key areas to address when creating or evaluating a peer-to-peer program.
Kevin Hunter
Companies and employees around the world are currently faced with the uncertainty of what a “new normal” will ultimately be in the short-run and the long-term. The big question is what will business leaders have learned that will prompt them to change their business models and employment models to maintain productivity and the ability to be agile enough to react when the next COVID-19 pandemic appears. There is one thing that is apparent right now, and that is you have to recognize employees during COVID-19 as it is critical to keep your employees engaged during this troubling time.
Kevin Hunter
Everyone likes to feel appreciated. Being recognized for the work you do fends off resentment, increases contentment, and yes, makes you want to work even harder. That's why wishing someone a happy work anniversary – one of the most basic forms of employee appreciation – is so important.
Here are some thoughtful work anniversary messages you can send to a coworker, boss, or friend. Whether you're looking for a message to share on social media, in a greeting card, or in a humble text message, these wording ideas will help you come up with the perfect sentiment.
General
To start, here are some work anniversary wishes that work for almost any situation.
• Happy work anniversary! Thanks for everything you do around here. This place wouldn't be the same without you.
• Happy work anniversary to the nicest coworker anyone could ask for!
• Another year of excellence! Thanks for all the amazing work you do. Your effort and enthusiasm are much needed, and very much appreciated.
• From all of us… happy anniversary! Thank you for your hard work, your generosity, and your contagious enthusiasm.
• Congratulations on your work anniversary! We appreciate your energy, your kindness, and all the work you do, but most of all, we just appreciate you!
• I couldn't let your work anniversary pass without sending my best wishes. How lucky am I to work with someone I can truly call a friend?
• [Non-Coworker] Happy work anniversary! They are truly lucky to have such a smart, thoughtful, and talented person like you.
• [Self] Today marks the 6th year I've been at this job. To all the great people I've met and worked with… thanks! It's been a wild, wonderful ride, and I wouldn't have it any other way.
• [Boss] I hope you celebrate many more anniversaries here, because I don't like my chances of getting a better boss than you.
Milestone Work Anniversary
Here are some special wording ideas for the big milestones.
• Congratulations on your 1-year work anniversary! You've accomplished a lot in the past year, and I can't wait to see what you do in the future.
• Happy 1-year work anniversary! You are simply awesome!
• Congratulations on hitting the 5-year mark with the company! Hope you stick around for many more because you're one of the best!
• It's your 10-year anniversary! Thanks for being part of our family for a full decade. It's hard to imagine this place without you.
• Happy anniversary! The company has changed a lot in the 20 years you've been here. I'm sure you've seen and done it all. And yet you still treat every day like its your first day on the job. Thanks for all the hard work that started 20 years ago and continues to this day.
• Has it really been 30 years since you started here? I guess time flies when you're having fun. Thanks for your years of service, your hard work, your dedication, and for everything you've done to make this company what it is today.
Funny
Finally, here are some humorous ways to wish someone a happy work anniversary. It goes without saying that you might not want your employer to see you sharing messages like these.
• Happy anniversary to an employee who has made invaluable contributions to this company. Now get back to work!
• Congrats on surviving another year at your job. Lesser mortals would have gone insane by now.
• Happy work anniversary to a coworker who has many talents, including the spooky ability to sense when there are donuts in the break room.
• Happy work anniversary! Don't you dare think about taking another job – but if you do, please take me with you.
• Congrats on another year of thankless work. It's taking them much longer than expected to bleed you dry.
• People like you make this company what it is. And I mean that in a good way – really!
• [Self] Today is my work anniversary! Can you believe I've been here three years? I'm sure for many of my coworkers, it seems like much, much longer. 😉
Want to go even further with your message of appreciation? Consider sending a humble gift of candy with one of these clever sayings.