Recognition Awards in Argenta allow you to track awards, honors, and recognitions given to constituents. Document volunteer service awards, donor recognitions, and other honors.
What Recognition Awards Track
- Volunteer service awards (hours milestones)
- Donor recognition levels
- Employee of the month/year
- Years of service awards
- Community honors received
- Certifications earned
Accessing Recognition Awards
From a person's record:
- Open the constituent record
- Look for the Recognition or Awards tab
- View all awards for that person
Adding a Recognition Award
- Navigate to the Recognition tab on the person's record
- Click Add New
- Select the Award Type
- Enter the Award Date
- Add a description or citation
- Note who presented the award
- Attach photos or certificates if desired
- Save the award
Types of Recognition
- Volunteer Service: 100 hours, 500 hours, 1000 hours
- Donor Levels: Silver, Gold, Platinum recognition
- Years of Service: 5 years, 10 years, 25 years
- Special Achievement: Outstanding performance awards
- External Honors: Community or industry recognitions
Managing Award Types
- Go to Classification Codes
- Find Recognition Types or Award Types
- Add, edit, or organize your recognition categories
Automatic Recognition
Some recognitions can be triggered automatically based on:
- Volunteer hours reaching a milestone
- Donation levels reaching recognition thresholds
- Membership tenure
Using Recognition Data
- Generate lists of people due for recognition
- Plan recognition events and ceremonies
- Track historical awards for each person
- Include in donor/volunteer profiles
Best Practices
- Define clear criteria for each award level
- Document all recognitions promptly
- Use recognition to encourage continued engagement
- Share recognition publicly when appropriate