About this template
Here is a classic way to recognise the people who keep a team going: the Burgundy Banded Certificate of Employment, a template that suits HR teams and line managers. It is shown here in burgundy, with a bold band of colour, Domine headings and Public Sans for the smaller text. Change a few words and it doubles as a certificate of achievement.
Suggested wording
Copy one of these lines into the certificate, then replace the words in brackets.
Employee of the Month, [Month Year]: [Name], for [Reason]. Thank you for raising the bar.
Congratulations, [Name]! Your colleagues voted you Employee of the Month for always being the first to help.
Presented to [Name] in recognition of outstanding performance and teamwork during [Quarter].
How to customise it
Click any line to change it: the recipient’s name, the wording, the date, employee ID, position and department and the signatures. Choose A4, US Letter or A3, in landscape or portrait, and the layout rearranges itself to fit. Text sizes adjust to fit, and you can choose another font for any line. Colours are yours to change: try Corporate Navy, or match your own brand colours. 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. Print one copy on plain paper first to check the spelling and the margins. It fits a standard certificate frame or a document folder.
