Below is a grid that contains examples of real-life recognition programs.
Recognition Programs for a Sales Department| Program | Title of Decision Maker | Real-Life Program Idea |
| Top Sales Performers |
Director of Sales VP of Sales Sales Managers |
Recognizing Increased Sales in Real Estate |
| Increased Existing Account Sales | Rewarding Increased Sales with Existing Clients | |
| New Accounts | Rewarding New Clients with Crystal |
Recognition Programs for a Marketing Department
| Program | Title of Decision Maker | Real-Life Program Idea |
| Increase Brand Awareness |
Marketing Director Marketing Manager Marketing Coordinator |
Increase Brand Awareness with Small Rewards |
| Customer Appreciation | Showing Appreciation to MN Wild Suite Holders | |
| Internal Marketing | Reinforcing a Corporate Mission and Values |
Recognition Programs for a Human Resources Department
| Program | Title of Decision Maker | Real-Life Program Idea |
| Years of Service |
Human Resources Director Human Resources Manager Recognition Planner |
Recognizing Years of Service |
| Honor Retirement | Honoring a Retiring Employee | |
| Increase Employee Loyalty | Recognition Increases Morale and Loyalty |
Recognition Programs for a Production Department
| Program | Title of Decision Maker | Real-Life Program Idea |
| Safety Awareness |
Safety Director Production Manager |
Increase Driver Safety |
| Quality Control |
Production Manager Team Leader |
Increase Product Quality |
Recognition Programs for Management
| Program | Title of Decision Maker | Real-Life Program Idea |
| Increase Employee Morale |
VP of Operations Operations Manager |
Increase Employee Morale and Decrease Turnover |
| Creating Team Unity | Department Manager | Create a Team Atmosphere to Unify a Department |
| Increasing Service Levels |
Department Manager Team Leader |
Use Competition to Increase Customer Service |