| People are competitive. They like to win or at least | | | | that your employees can compete in a friendly way |
| feel like they have won. Activity organizers have long | | | | can provide the fun factor that makes them want to |
| known that giving people the chance to win | | | | be there. |
| something is a great way to generate more | | | | Community Efforts |
| participation. | | | | Trying to get locals to help out in programs like |
| Look at online auctions. You don't buy things; you | | | | recycling drives, graffiti cleanup, or canned food |
| "win" things. A basic commercial transaction has been | | | | collection can be frustrating. People mean well but |
| transformed into a game. It's like going to a casino | | | | they are busy and make lots of excuses not to help |
| except that if you don't win, you get your money | | | | out. |
| back! | | | | Turn it into a contest with a prize for whoever is |
| Not only do people like to win, but they like to have | | | | most successful at whatever task you set for them. |
| something tangible to show for it. Inexpensive acrylic | | | | No matter what your budget, there are spectacular |
| awards are a great way to give participants a unique | | | | acrylic awards you can hand out to the winners. |
| symbol of their victory. The desire to win a fantastic | | | | People appreciate the recognition and you'll be |
| recognition award can drive up attendance and make | | | | surprised at just how high the turnout is. |
| your event even more successful. | | | | Fundraisers |
| Here are some examples of how using acrylic awards | | | | Schools, charities, and hospitals have known for years |
| can turn an average affair into a huge success. | | | | that giving people something to win drives up |
| Company Parties | | | | donations. Good fundraisers appeal to our desire to |
| The ongoing dilemma of employee morale is: how do | | | | help, but the best fundraisers also appeal to the |
| we get people to participate? Giving the option of | | | | "what's in it for me?" part of our character. |
| attending results in a handful of people showing up | | | | During a fundraising drive, have a prize for the top |
| and an anemic celebration. Forcing people to attend | | | | fundraiser in the organization. Spending a few dollars |
| may mean that you get a bunch of guests who | | | | on acrylic awards for your top performers pays off |
| watch the clock more than they watch the speakers. | | | | in a big way. The drive to succeed translates to |
| Instead, give people an incentive to show up. Plan | | | | increased donations well beyond the cost of the |
| some kind of competition with recognition awards for | | | | award itself. |
| the winners. A karaoke contest is a fun and popular | | | | No matter what type of event you are planning, |
| way to get people to relax and have fun. Or try an | | | | appealing to the spirit of friendly competition drives |
| office Olympics or a baking competition. Any way | | | | up interest and participation in your cause! |