Recognition Certificate Templates

How to Make a Recognition Certificate

There’s a general format when drafting a certificate’s wording. With that being said, there’s still a good amount of flexibility when drafting its contents (as Lifewire explains in one of their articles). Therefore, whether it’s for volunteer work or customer service, printable award certificates are excellent for various kinds of recognition.

Are you unfamiliar with how to make a recognition certificate? No worries, simply read our tips (below) and start designing right away!

1. Give Your Recognition Certificate an Appropriate Size

Since you’re designing a formal printed award, giving it a proper layout is imperative. There’s a handful of standard sizes for your consideration: 8.5” x 11”, 8.5” x 14”, 11” x 14”, and 11” x 17”. In terms of orientation, both landscape and portrait are viable for certificates.

2. Incorporate Professional Graphics

In addition to your recognition certificate’s size, graphic design is also integral to presentability. Create borders and backgrounds in a simple vector style for an attractive yet professional look. Along with that, apply the logo and colors associated with the award presenter’s company or organization.

3. Choose Your Certificate’s Font

Typography is another essential element in making an appealing award certificate. Keep your design looking professional by implementing elegant and easily readable font styles. For colors, go with choices that match your graphic design.

4. Draft Your Certificate’s Wording

There are several bits of information you need to write down in your recognition certificate. Start with the company or organization’s name at the top of your certificate document. Next, enter the certificate title, presentation line, recipient name, “from” line, and award description. Finally, include the date of awarding and approval signature(s).

And there you have all our tips! Lastly, consider downloading our Recognition Certificate Templates to expedite your content creation.