Accomplishments deserve to be recognized. Whether it's in a corporate setting or on a volunteer basis, people who participate in doing the work required to keep an organization going should receive acknowledgment. This holds true for Fortune 500 companies as well as religious organizations including churches, synagogues and other houses of prayer. However, for a variety of reasons, many such entities neglect to show their gratitude.

Likewise, participation in the activities and training courses of the church can be increased when members have the opportunity to earn something of value in addition to knowledge. Lapel pins offer a creative, custom, affordable way to show appreciation and recognize hard work in a number of ways.

Group Memberships

Senior citizen groups, youth and children groups, choirs… virtually any group within your organization can create custom lapel pins. Less expensive and longer lasting than t-shirts or buttons, lapel pins give groups a way to be acknowledged anywhere they go.

Accomplishments

Growth is a vital part of any religious organization. Nurturing that growth helps keep the desire to learn alive. When members complete Bible study courses or other training material or when children complete the next steps in their spiritual journeys, reward them with a lapel pin. When adults are called to ministry or become ordained, present a lapel pin as part of their dedication ceremony. For every step in the life of a member, lapel pins can be created to mark the way.

Positions

Serving as a deacon, bishop or elder takes dedication and commitment. Because these people are generally held to a higher standard, help set them apart by creating custom lapel pins that display their office or position. This will also allow others within your organization to immediately know who your leaders are.

Committees

Chairmen and members of long-term committees also must serve selflessly for extended periods of time. In thanks for their dedication, create custom lapel pins that display the committee name and time of service.

There are countless ways to encourage participation and recognize those who work so hard in the service of the Almighty. Lapel pins are much more affordable than other tokens, have a high perceived value and are considered to be jewelry items. This means they are also more likely to be worn with pride rather than placed in a drawer.

When you're looking for a symbol of gratitude, custom lapel pins are a great idea because they fit virtually every budget and are greatly appreciated by the recipient.