Every now and then you need something to lighten up the team. Gift cards are fine, and the silver spike and golden plunger have their place in the trophy rack, but this list is five unique awards is designed to put a smile on your team’s faces:

•  Fridge Pic—pick 4 to 6 people to join you for an impromptu selfie and commit to keeping it on your fridge for a year.
•  Name a Gate—somewhere at your place is probably a gate that has not been named; pick someone to name a gate after. Now you have the front gate, back gate, and Emily’s Gate. It is always fun to have something named after you.
•  Random Employee of the Month—give them the plush chair, designated parking spot and picture in the lobby, but pick the employee completely randomly. It’s always fun to get something you don’t deserve.
•  Our Helpers Award (UPS, trash guy, Copier repairman)—have your team put together a list of favorite things in their home that cost less than $10, then go purchase a few of these items and bundle them together to give to someone who serves your team on a regular basis. Some of your favorite things given to one of your favorite people; it’s always fun to give to others.
•  Power Nap Award—start work an hour late, finish an hour early, or combine lunch with a siesta. Everyone loves the gift of unexpected time.