Recognition Gifts

"The money's not all that flash here, but you do get recognition for good work."

Many certificates of achievement on the wall.

'You should have come to me sooner. I might have won a Nobel Prize for this.'

'...and I'd like to thank my dear old Mother for kicking me in the backside when I needed it!'

"They finally gave me the employee of the month award, but it kind of loses its meaning when every single other employee has already gotten it five times."

"Do you love what we do here?"

'Guess who's got his picture in the paper.'

'Why can't you just hang your key to the city on an office wall like a normal honoree?'

Honorable mention in science: the Nobel surprise.

'I love it but I think I aged five years while earning it.'

"Since I deeply value recognition, I'm honored to present this 'Outstanding Effort' award to what's-his-name here."

"I've finally arrived. The C.E.O. stopped saying 'who the hell are you' whenever he sees me."

'My hot-shot assistant was named as one of the top 10 to watch."

Employee of the Month

"I'd like to thank my family, but, to be honest, I'm pretty sure I could've done it without them."

'I always feel at the end of the day I could've taken credit for more.'

'Ben, we need a fresh perspective. We'd like you to keynote this year's management conference.'

'We're here to talk to your son about his website...'

'Introducing one of our top salesmen despite his old age. . .'

'I've reviewed your performance, Henderson - and I think it's time we tossed you a bone.'

Proof you've made it Loud Annoying The voices raised against you

"I can't believe school ends in three months! Sometimes I wish it would never end. But I guess endings make you appreciate the present."

Mother's Day: 2nd Sunday in May, Others Day: Every day before and after the 2nd Sunday in May.

'...and I share my prize with the maintenance dept. who have worked tirelessly to keep the clean room perfectly immaculate.'

'Your performance has been a steady boat in a sea of change.'

While no one was looking, Wanda placed a decal with her name on it on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Employee of the Month - male.

'It hasn't gone unnoticed by management how much extra time you've been spending in the office...so here's a bill to repay the electricity you've used.'

"Apparently you've come to somebody's attention."

'I've received celebrity status!'

Thanks for the memories!

"Miss Gillian, can you take Mr. Robert's 'Employee of the Month' photo off the wall? And his paychecks will be coming to me for the next several months."

"First, I'd like to thank the Academy."

Will work for recognition.

'There, but for the grace of God, go I.'