Awards and Recognition Association Launches New Web Site Focused on Recognition

GLENVIEW, Ill., April 27 /PRNewswire/ -- The Awards and Recognition Association (ARA) has launched the dynamic new Recognition is Rewarding Web site (www.recognitionisrewarding.com) to educate consumers about the value of recognition and awards programs. The site is designed to help consumers create recognition and awards programs in four markets: associations, academia, corporations, and youth sports.  

"Everyone likes to be recognized for their accomplishments and to feel like they're a valued member of a team," says ARA president BJ Bailey, Jr. CRS, of Action Trophies & Awards. "This web site will help everyone – employers, coaches, teachers, academic administrators, and members of associations - learn how to create programs that will motivate and satisfy their members. The site will also direct consumers to awards professionals in their area."

Studies show effective employee recognition enhances employee satisfaction, increases employee retention, increases productivity, and contributes to improved team and organizational performance. Effective recognition strategies are typically integrated, multi-faceted and multi-tiered.

Recognition and award programs are more than feel-good opportunities to applaud and cheer; they are profitable, smart business decisions that yield measurable results. Effective recognition and awards programs can:

• Reinforce team or company goals
• Foster loyalty
• Instill a climate of trust
• Create a friendly, competitive environment
• Build relationships
• Build self-esteem
• Encourage personal achievement
• Increase customer loyalty
• Increase productivity

Visit www.recognitionisrewarding.com and learn how to build a recognition and awards program. For more information, contact [email protected].

The Awards and Recognition Association (ARA) is an international not for profit organization serving both retailers and suppliers in the awards and engraving industry. In line with its mission of advancing the professionalism and success of the industry, the association hosts an annual International Awards Market in Las Vegas, the largest trade show in the industry, publishes a monthly magazine, Recognition Review, and offers a variety of member benefits and programs, including seminars and webinars, professional certification, the ARA Online Buyer's Guide, and a product locator service. For more information about ARA, visit www.ara.org.

SOURCE Awards and Recognition Association