Sample Employee Appreciation Letters for Years of Service Awards
It's important to let your employees know how much you value their loyalty. A letter of thanks along with the long service award adds a personal touch that shows you truly care. However, finding the right words to appreciate an employee's service can be difficult. So we've created templates for letters expressing appreciation for different years of service. We've also added subject lines for those who prefer to send these out as e-mails.
1 Year of Service
Subject: Thanks for choosing Acme
Dear John,
It's your 1st anniversary with Acme Industries! I am glad you decided to join us and grow with us. You are a great addition to our team and we look forward to growing together in the future. Happy work anniversary!
Regards,
Fred Young
President, Acme Industries
3 Years of Service
Subject: Happy 3rd Work Anniversary, John!
John,
Congratulations on your 3rd year Work Anniversary at Acme Industries.
It is with great pleasure that I congratulate you on this milestone. Please know that you are an important member of our team and your abilities and contribution are an important part of our continued success. People are our greatest asset. Thank you for all you do.
Sincerely,
Fred Young
President, Acme Industries
5 Years of Service
Subject: Congratulations on 5 Years of Service
Dear John,
On behalf of everyone at Acme, I congratulate you on the 5th anniversary of your employment with Acme. This year signifies a key milestone in your service and we'd like to celebrate your achievements with you today.
We know that our growth and success is dependent on having devoted and capable team members such as you, and we want to recognize the contributions you have made in helping us achieve our goals. To honor your service, I would like to present you with the prestigious Service Award. We hope that this award will always remind you of our appreciation for your hard work and dedication.
Thank you for everything you have done during these 5 years of service and for your ongoing commitment to our success.
Sincerely,
Fred Young
President, Acme Industries
7 Years of Service
Subject: We have been lucky for 7 years now
Dear John,
Happy 7th work anniversary to you!
This does seem a good time for me to acknowledge that we are truly lucky that you have for stayed with us through the years. The successful growth of Acme is the direct result of you, our valued employees. Your contributions serve as a vital link in the chain which drives our business operations. In recognition of that commitment, I am pleased to present you with the Excellence in Service Award.
We applaud the determination and effort you have demonstrated during your time with us. We look forward to seeing all of the great things we know you will accomplish in the upcoming years!
Gratitude and regards,
Fred Young
President, Acme Industries
10 Years of Service
Subject: A decade of outstanding service
Dear John,
Congratulations!
Today, you complete 10 years of service with Acme, a significant milestone in your career and also an important day for our company.
On this special occasion, we would like to honor a decade of outstanding service during which you have made impressive contributions that have shaped us into an industry leader. Your hard work and commitment is evident, and your journey from a management trainee to Vice President (Marketing) serves as inspiration to each of us at Acme Industries.
The company applauds you for your glorious performance and we would be presenting you with a Service Award at the upcoming all-hands meeting. We also look forward to hearing anecdotes from your journey.
Thank you for your invaluable contribution. I look forward to celebrating future successes together.
Sincerely,
Fred Young
President, Acme Industries
15 Years of Service
Subject: Congratulations and thank you
John,
On behalf of the entire team, I'd like to thank you for being part of the Acme family for 15 years.
This long and cherished association stands testimony to the trust that the organization and you have in each other and this unique bond will indeed last a lifetime. Needless to say, it is a matter of pride to have you as our loyal team member, having not just witnessed the growth of the organization, but also having played a vital role in shaping it to what it is today.
Our values-based rich heritage belongs as much to you as it does to us, and I am sure that as you look back and recount memories of the path that we have traversed, your heart will be full of pride at how far we have come.
John, you symbolize all that we stand for and we are happy that you chose to make us an integral part of your professional journey. I am honored to have you as part of our legacy and would like to express my gratitude for walking the extra mile each time you have been called upon.
We thank you once again on completing 15 glorious years with Acme Industries. Here's wishing us an even more successful partnership ahead and may we enjoy many more years of togetherness.
Regards,
Fred Young
President, Acme Industries
20 Years of Service
Subject: 20 years of exemplary service
Dear John,
For more than 60 years, Acme Industries has embraced its mission to create 'better technology' for the world. During this journey, we have had a fair share of ups and downs, all of which have only made us a better and more successful organization. However, the real foundation on which the organization has been built is the value-driven service and loyalty of it's people.
Thank you for 20 years of exemplary service in bringing our Mission, Vision and Values to life. Since you joined, Acme has expanded in to 30 countries, the team has grown from 75 to 3000, our revenues have grown 75 times, and we have earned the love and respect of over 150 million customers. I know that none of this would have been possible without you.
Also, my heartiest congratulations to you for reaching this important milestone. I know that all Acme colleagues are family to you and this is your second home. Thank you for all of the motivation and encouragement you’ve given us throughout the years. May you continue to inspire us for many years to come.
Regards,
Fred Young
President, Acme Industries
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