About this template
If you need to celebrate a goal that has been reached, this Certificate of Merit does it with a crisp layout that schools, managers and club leaders will recognise straight away. The colour scheme you see, Ultramarine, is one of three built into the design, with a bold band of colour at the heart of the layout. It works just as well as a certificate of appreciation.
Suggested wording
Copy one of these lines into the certificate, then replace the words in brackets.
This certificate recognises [Name] for an outstanding achievement: exceptional effort, and an even better outcome.
Presented to [Name] in recognition of outstanding achievement in [Area] during [Year].
In recognition of [Name]’s achievement on [Date]. Proof that persistence pays off.
How to customise it
Every word is editable, from the title to the signature line, including the period and team lines. Change the font or the size of any line if your text is longer than the sample. Need portrait instead of landscape, or US Letter instead of A4? Change it in one click. Prefer another look? Switch to the Vermilion or Black & Lime colour scheme, or pick any colour you like. You can also upload a logo or a photo and place it anywhere on the page.
Printing tips
A smooth, bright white card stock (about 65–80 lb cover) gives the cleanest finish. In the print dialog choose “Actual size” rather than “Fit”, so the border isn’t cropped. Standard A4 and Letter frames fit it without trimming.
