Anniversary Plaques
Recognising Loyalty & Celebrating Employee Milestones
At Design Awards, we specialise in creating custom work anniversary plaques that celebrate employee loyalty, commitment, and dedication. Whether it’s a 5 year anniversary plaque, a 10 year service award, or a 30 year career milestone, our bespoke designs ensure each employee anniversary plaque reflects the value your business places on long service and dedication.
Crafted from premium materials in our Melbourne and Sydney workshops, our employee anniversary plaques can be fully personalised to suit your company’s brand and culture. From modern acrylic designs to classic brass and wood plaques, each piece is tailored to honour the individual’s contribution in a way that aligns with your organisation’s values and style.
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Work Anniversary Plaques Crafted to Honour Milestones
Work anniversary plaques do more than mark the passage of time—they celebrate dedication, recognise contributions, and reinforce the lasting impact employees have on your organisation’s success. Each plaque is custom-designed to reflect the milestone and the values your company holds dear.
Our work anniversary plaques are ideal for:
- 5-Year, 10-Year, 20-Year, 25-Year & 30-Year Service Awards – Recognise loyalty and dedication with a personalised plaque.
- Employee Recognition Walls– Create a central display to honour long-serving staff.
- Individual Employee Awards – Present a bespoke plaque at ceremonies, functions, or team events.
- Company-Wide Anniversaries – Commemorate key corporate milestones and celebrate business success.
Whether you’re after a timeless brass plaque, a contemporary acrylic design, or a sustainable timber piece, we have options to suit every vision.
Why Choose Design Awards for Custom Anniversary Plaques?
Wide Range of Materials and Custom Engraving Options
At Design Awards, we offer a fully customisable service, ensuring every work anniversary plaque is tailored to your organisation’s style and values. Whether you prefer classic brass, modern acrylic, or natural timber finishes, we provide materials and designs to suit every milestone. Visit our Melbourne or Sydney studios to explore samples in person, or request a sample delivery to your office. With over 30 years of experience, we blend traditional craftsmanship with innovative techniques to create work anniversary plaques that look exceptional and last a lifetime.
Trusted by Leading Businesses and Organisations Across Australia
For more than three decades, Australian businesses and corporate teams have trusted Design Awards to create employee anniversary plaques that honour loyalty and celebrate workplace achievements. Our bespoke design process ensures each plaque reflects not only the milestone itself, but also the culture, values, and spirit of your organisation. Unlike generic awards, every work anniversary plaque we produce is uniquely crafted to celebrate each individual’s journey and contribution.
From 5-year service plaques to 25-year career milestones, our experienced team works closely with you to design plaques that are both visually impressive and deeply meaningful. We also offer guidance on how to present or display your plaques to enhance their impact.
Craftsmanship and Care in Every Anniversary Plaque
Every plaque is proudly handcrafted in our Sydney and Melbourne workshops, using premium materials like brass, timber, acrylic, stainless steel, and glass. Our expert engravers, designers, and artisans ensure every detail—from engraved logos and milestone messages to custom shapes and finishes—reflects the importance of the occasion. Whether you’re celebrating a decade of dedication or honouring a lifetime of service, Design Awards ensures each work anniversary plaque is a fitting tribute to your valued employees.
Material Options for Anniversary Plaques
We offer a wide selection of premium materials, ensuring each work anniversary plaque reflects your company’s values and the significance of the milestone being celebrated:
- Brass and Bronze Work Anniversary Plaques – Classic and elegant, perfect for commemorating 10-year, 20-year, or 30-year service milestones.
- Timber and Metal Combination Plaques – A modern blend of natural warmth and polished sophistication, ideal for employee anniversary plaques across all industries.
- Stainless Steel Work Anniversary Plaques – Sleek, contemporary, and highly durable—ideal for recognising long-serving employees in corporate and professional sectors.
- Acrylic Work Anniversary Plaques – Lightweight, versatile, and easily customised with company branding, colours, and creative designs to celebrate each employee’s unique contribution.
Customisation & Engraving Options
Each work anniversary plaque should be as unique as the employee or team it honours. Our extensive customisation options allow you to create a plaque that’s both meaningful and visually striking:
- Engraved Messages – Include the employee’s name, years of service (5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30 years), job title, and a personal message of appreciation.
- Company Logo & Branding – Incorporate your corporate logo to reinforce your company’s identity and values.
- Photo Etching – Optional, for adding team photos or event imagery to capture special memories alongside the milestone.
- Symbols & Decorative Elements – Add company icons, industry motifs, or personalised design elements that reflect your workplace culture.
- Font & Finish Selection – Choose from a variety of polished, matte, brushed metal, or natural wood finishes, and custom fonts to match your corporate branding.
- Shapes & Sizes – Whether you prefer traditional rectangular plaques or custom shapes, we tailor the size and format to suit the occasion and presentation style.
If you have a specific vision or unique concept, our experienced in-house designers will work with you to create a truly one-of-a-kind work anniversary plaque, ensuring your employees feel valued and celebrated.
Our Work Anniversary Plaque Process: From Concept to Creation
1. Initial Consultation
We begin with a collaborative consultation to understand your budget, design preferences, and the significance of the work anniversary milestone being celebrated — whether it’s a 5-year, 10-year, 20-year, 25-year, or 30-year service award. Our team will guide you through material, engraving, and design options to create a plaque that reflects your company culture and the employee’s contribution.
2. Design and Visualisation
From concept to completion, we offer a comprehensive design service, ensuring every element — from materials to fonts and finishes — aligns with your corporate identity. You’re welcome to visit our Melbourne or Sydney workshops to review materials in person, or we can send samples directly to you. Our designers will also provide detailed mock-ups so you can review and approve the final design before production begins.
3. Handcrafted Production
Each work anniversary plaque is carefully handcrafted by skilled artisans using premium materials such as brass, timber, stainless steel, or acrylic. We take pride in ensuring every plaque is a reflection of the employee’s dedication and your company’s values, whether it’s for a loyal team member, long-serving executive, or company-wide milestone celebration.
4. Quality Assurance & Delivery
With over 30 years of experience, our reputation is built on quality craftsmanship and attention to detail. Every plaque undergoes rigorous quality checks to ensure it meets your expectations and our high standards. Our secure, reliable delivery service ensures your employee anniversary plaques arrive safely, on time, and ready to present at your next recognition event or celebration.
Frequently Asked Questions about Work Anniversary Plaques
What materials are best for employee anniversary plaques?
For indoor presentation plaques, brass, stainless steel, and timber are popular options, offering a polished, professional finish. For companies seeking modern styles, acrylic plaques with custom engraving or photo elements are also popular.
How long does it take to create a custom work anniversary plaque?
Our standard production time is 3-4 weeks, depending on the complexity of the design and materials chosen. If you need your plaque for an upcoming awards ceremony or presentation, we also offer rush options where possible.
Can we add company logos and personalised messages to the plaque?
Absolutely! Every work anniversary plaque can be fully customised with your company logo, employee name, service dates, and a personalised message acknowledging their contribution and milestone.
Do you offer plaques for different anniversary milestones?
Yes, we create work anniversary plaques for all service milestones — including 5 years, 10 years, 20 years, 25 years, 30 years, and beyond. Each plaque can be designed to match your company’s branding while celebrating each unique milestone.
How much does a custom work anniversary plaque cost?
The cost varies depending on the size, material, design complexity, and level of personalisation. Contact Design Awards for a tailored quote based on your specific requirements.
Celebrate Employee Milestones with a Custom Work Anniversary Plaque
Honour years of service and show appreciation for dedicated employees with a custom-designed plaque that reflects their contribution and your company’s values. Contact Design Awards today for a free quote and expert guidance.