About this template
Here is a timeless way to name a winner and make it official: the Chocolate Laurel Prize Laureate Certificate, a template that suits boards, foundations and award committees. With a laurel wreath and Noto Serif Display headings, it has a traditional feel, while the Gilded Laurel palette keeps the colours fresh.
Suggested wording
Copy one of these lines into the certificate, then replace the words in brackets.
In recognition of [Name], whose work was judged best in [Category] by [Judges].
Highly commended: [Name], for [Entry title]. The judges were impressed.
This certificate is presented to [Name] for winning [Category] at [Competition].
How to customise it
You can rewrite the whole certificate, or keep the sample wording and just change the names. Text sizes adjust to fit, and you can choose another font for any line. Prefer another look? Switch to the Laurel & Bronze or Olive & Navy colour scheme, or pick any colour you like. Need portrait instead of landscape, or US Letter instead of A4? Change it in one click. Add your logo, a crest or a photo and drag it into place.
Printing tips
For the best result, print on ivory or parchment paper of 160–200 gsm. In the print dialog choose “Actual size” rather than “Fit”, so the border isn’t cropped. Sign it in blue or black ink once it is printed for a personal touch.
