Work Anniversary Celebration
Work anniversaries — prepare this ahead of time for maximum impact
Template
Happy [number]-year anniversary, [name]! Over the past [timeframe], you've [key contributions]. What I personally value most about having you on this team is [personal quality]. Here's to many more [time periods] of [aspiration].
Example in Action
“Happy 3-year anniversary, Chen! Over the past three years, you've grown from a mid-level engineer to the technical anchor of our payments team, shipped our entire billing v2 system, and mentored four new hires. What I personally value most about having you on this team is your calm consistency — you're the person everyone trusts when things get chaotic. Here's to many more years of building great things together.”
Delivery Tip
Combine public recognition (team meeting) with something personal (handwritten note or small gift) for anniversaries — the combo is more meaningful than either alone.
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