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Staff or volunteer recognition message

Write a specific, genuine thank-you.

Prompt template

Write a short recognition message (under 120 words) to {NAME} who did {THING}. Be specific about the impact on {WHO}. Avoid clichés and empty superlatives. Sign off warmly.

Replace each highlighted placeholder with real context. Keep names and safeguarding details out.

When to use this prompt

Reach for this prompt when you need to write a specific, genuine thank-you. It's designed for Manager, CEO. Typically used within Culture work.

How to use it
  1. 1

    Gather your inputs

    Have your local context, audience and goal to hand.
  2. 2

    Fill in the highlighted placeholders

    Copy the template above and replace every highlighted placeholder with real, local context.
  3. 3

    Run it in your AI tool

    Paste into your preferred AI assistant. Ask a follow-up if the output misses your association's tone.
  4. 4

    Work through the checklist

    Tick every item before you send, publish or act on the output.
Why this prompt works

Specific praise lands; generic praise fades.

Worked example
NAME: [colleague] · THING: [action] · WHO: [beneficiary]

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