Retirement plaques and gifts for a longtime employee
A plaque, a crystal award or a desk clock with the retiree's name, title, years of service and your logo, for one person or a whole group. Below are four real ones with their prices by quantity, how long they take and how to order.
Retirement award facts
- Price
- From $44.50 each at 25+ (Walnut Finish Plaque w/Rosettes, 8" H x 6" W; $49.50 for one piece).
- Production
- 10–14 business days after you approve the proof, plus shipping. Tell us your in-hands date and we will confirm what is possible before you order.
- Proof
- Free digital proof before production, with help from our team.
- Setup
- Many products have no setup fee. We can source options that fit your project.
- How to order
- Email info@awardmaven.com with the award you want, the quantity, your wording and your in-hands date, or request a quote.
- Reply
- We reply by email within one business day.
| Award | 1 piece | 5 pieces | 10 pieces | 25 pieces | 50 pieces |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gemstone Rosewood Plaque 10" H x 8" W | $74.50 | $72.65 | $72.65 at 5+ | $66.95 | $66.95 at 25+ |
| Maplin Award 4.75" H x 4.75" W x 0.875" D | $102.50 | $100.50 at 4+ | $98.50 at 7+ | $94.50 | $94.50 at 25+ |
| Graydon Clock 4.5" H x 5" W x 1.25" D | $105.00 | $105.00 at 1+ | $103.00 at 7+ | $99.00 | $97.00 |
| Walnut Finish Plaque w/Rosettes 8" H x 6" W | $49.50 | $48.25 | $48.25 at 5+ | $44.50 | $44.50 at 25+ |
Each price is the award's own price break at or below that quantity, for the size shown, read from the catalog; "at N+" names the break a price comes from. Other sizes and options are on each product page, and any quantity is quoted.
Four retirement awards to start from
The same four, with their photos. Prices vary with size and quantity; open one for its sizes, price breaks and personalization.
What to write on a retirement plaque
Eight examples to start from. Replace the words in brackets with the retiree's details; a few short lines read best. Our team sets your wording on the proof, and nothing goes into production until you approve it. Retirement gift and presentation ideas.
Short
[Name][Start year]–[Retirement year]Thank you for [Number] years with [Company].
Congratulations on your retirement, [Name].[Company] is better for your [Number] years.
Formal
Presented to [Name], [Title]in recognition of [Number] years of dedicated service to [Company][Start date] to [Retirement date]
[Company] honors [Name] on the occasion of retirement,with gratitude for a career of integrity, skill and loyalty.[Start year]–[Retirement year]
From colleagues
To [Name], from your friends in [Department]:thank you for [Number] years of answers, advice and good company.Enjoy every day of retirement.
[Name], [Title], [Start year]–[Retirement year]You made the work better and the days shorter.With thanks from the whole team at [Company]
From a manager
[Name], your [Number] years as [Title]built much of what [Company] is today.Thank you for your leadership.[Manager name], [Manager title]
With deep appreciation for [Name]'s [Number] years of service.Your work and your example stay with us. Happy retirement.[Company], [Retirement date]
More for retirements and long service
Retirement gift ideas
Gift ideas and ways to present a retirement award at work. See Retirement gift and presentation ideas.
More plaques
Wood, crystal, acrylic and metal plaques, each with its own price table. See All plaques, Wood plaques.
Years of service
5, 10, 15, 20 and 25-year milestones before the retirement. See Service awards, Crystal awards.
How to order a retirement award
Choose the award
Pick one from the table, or any plaque or award in the catalog, in the size you want.
Send the details
Email info@awardmaven.com or use the quote form with the retiree's name, title, company, service dates, your wording, your logo and your in-hands date. We reply by email within one business day.
Approve the proof
Free digital proof before production, with help from our team.
Production and delivery
After proof approval, standard awards take 7–10 business days, custom engraved awards 10–14 business days, and custom designs 2–4 weeks, plus shipping. Tell us your in-hands date and we will confirm what is possible before you order.
Get a retirement award quote
Tell us the award, the quantity, the wording and the date you need it. We reply by email within one business day.