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How to Choose Awards for Students on Their Best Behaviour
Students today aren't as motivated as they were in the decades before. It's not simply a feeling either - studies show the rate of student numbers in the United Kingdom is lower now.
You as their mentor, as a teacher or coach, shoulder the responsibility of keeping ...
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5 Funny Office Awards to Boost Morale and Productivity
Building employee loyalty isn't that hard. Most people want a great work environment and caring management. Not a stressful job that doesn't have rewards.
Keeping your employees happy isn't that hard. Expressing gratitude with random surprises and tokens of your ...
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How to Pick Rugby Trophies for Your End-of-Season Ceremony
Wrapping up a season of team sports can be one of the best emotional moments you can have.
There are a lot of things that can go right. There are even more that can go wrong.
How do you end a great season on the best footing? With wonderful rugby trophies to remember it all.
Learn ...
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Get Creative! Fun Music Trophy Ideas for Your Singing Competition
Are you planning to host a singing competition but you aren't sure what to offer as a prize?
Coming up with unique trophy ideas is a great way to make your competition stand out. Move on from basic designs and reward the winner with an award they will treasure forever.
Consider ...
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7 Christmas Trophy Ideas for Your Office Holiday Party
The office Christmas party is a yearly tradition that helps to alleviate stress and bring the team closer together. However, with a Christmas party occurring every year, the question arises of how to keep it interesting.
Don't worry, we've got a few ideas. One of the best ways to ...
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How to Pick a Retirement Award for a Seasoned Employee
Retirement marks an important milestone in an employees life and these days its coming later in life. In the UK the number of people who are retiring after the age of 70 has doubled.
This means that many people are working longer and increasing their years of service. If you ...
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How to Recognize Teachers Who Produce Amazing Results
The quality of education a child gets is directly connected to how passionate their teachers are about their work. It's hard for students to get excited about things like finding the square root of "x" and the use of proper grammar if they don't have someone inspiring them ...
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5 Interesting Facts You Didn’t Know About the Oscar Trophy and Academy Awards
Over 60 million people across the world watch as the very recognizable Oscar trophy is handed out. The gold statue has an interesting history just like other iconic trophies.
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences hosts the Academy Awards every year and hands ...
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A Comprehensive Guide to Planning an End of Year Soccer Party
Did you know that over 11 million people play soccer in England and over 3 million of those are children?
Organized sports play a big role in shaping our youth. It keeps them healthy, they learn how to act graciously, and they understand the importance of teamwork.
Even ...
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Most Prestigious Small Business Awards in the UK
The UK and Regions have over 5 million private sector companies.
Out of all those companies, 99.3% are small companies. Every year, the United Kingdom holds prestigious award ceremonies. Your company can only win a medal by demonstrating excellence in one of the categories.
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How to Throw the Ultimate Oscar Night With All Your Friends
If you're a bit of a cinema aficionado, you probably have the 2019 Oscars already marked on your calendar. This is the ultimate event of the year for movie stars and movie lovers. It's when the biggest names in entertainment get together to recognize the previous ...
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Are You Throwing a Fundraising Event? Here's a Complete Event Checklist!
Fundraisers are a unique way for you to do a lot of good for someone in need. We're a population that values kindness, and fundraisers are one of the best ways to share kindness with your community.
But to get the most out of your fundraiser, you need to make sure all of your ...
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5 Creative Title Ideas for Your Office Recognition Awards
Working in an office doesn't mean you have to be boring and professional all the time.
Sometimes it's appropriate to get a little silly. Recognising the ridiculous and awarding the absurd is a great way to loosen up and have some fun with your colleagues.
If your company has an ...
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5 Tips for Organising the Best Halloween Party Ever
Halloween is one of the most fun holidays of the year, and it's not just children who get to enjoy it. While adults may not go from door-to-door collecting candy, there is still a joy in getting all dressed up in a costume and celebrating with friends.
Halloween parties are a great ...
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4 Fun and Meaningful Award Ideas for University Lecturers and Students
Everyone needs a little pick me up every now and again. And that isn't just hearsay: it is detailed Harvard research.
However, as the research shows, the older we get, and the older the people are within our environment, the more we tend to forget about the importance of ...
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5 Class Superlatives Every Teacher Should Give Awards For
Rewarding students with class superlatives is motivating for positive growth. Honoring qualities like compassion, manners, and being conscientious builds better future characters.
That is why we would like to give you our top five list of classroom superlatives every teacher ...
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Bring Down the House: 5 Tips for Hosting An Awards Ceremony
There's nothing sadder than a lame awards ceremony. It's the perfect contradiction in terms.
Some of the most prestigious events in the world involve giving awards. They're a fantastic opportunity to recognise and celebrate achievements. But, you need to get it right.
That's ...
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How to Design an Elegant, One-of-a-Kind Trophy
Maybe it's the end of football season and you want to give your team trophies they'll cherish for a lifetime. Maybe you're hosting a prestigious event and only have one trophy to hand out. Maybe you're looking for a way to show your appreciation for your employees.
Regardless of the ...
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How to Write An Acceptance Speech to Remember
As you may know, giving an acceptance speech is tougher than it seems.
For starters, not all of us are fond of speaking in public. If you're naturally humble, you may see this experience as something that one suffers through. The good news: with some planning, you can turn this ...
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5 Work Superlatives Employers Should Give Awards For
As an employer, you should want to congratulate your employees for all of their hard work.
These are the people who keep your business afloat when you are not around.
Ever think about giving out work superlatives as a fun idea to reward your top performing employees for a job well ...
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How to Coordinate Amazing School Sports Day Games
Schoolkids need an opportunity to step out of their routine every once in a while and have some fun. Considering that close to half of the kids in the UK are overweight today, any activity that gives them some exercise is a step in the right direction.
Combine a fun ...
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The Teacher’s Guide to Keep Students Motivated In Class
Are you a teacher looking for ways to keep your students focused?
Having students who are motivated to do well will improve their grades enhance your teaching experience.
This article will give you - tips on how to motivate students.
1) Give Your Students Incentives
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5 Essential Tips for Coaching a Youth Football Team
Coaches get just as much enjoyment and learning as the players do. Coaching youth football lets you bond with kids, watch them grow and develop as players, and it teaches you how to work with a team of individuals effectively to work towards a goal.
This sounds like a company's ...
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Our Ultimate Guide to Medal and Trophy Trends of 2018
In our increasingly global society, teamwork and commitment are highly valued skills for any employee or student. Giving out a medal and trophy rewards effort and commitment.
But how do you give out an award that your employees or students want to display? We've put together the ...
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