Free template
Certificate of appreciation template
A certificate of appreciation thanks someone for a contribution: speaking at your event, sponsoring it, mentoring, or going beyond their role. A short, specific reason on each one makes it feel personal.
What to include
- Name
- A one-line reason, different for each person
- Date and signature
Sample wording
Other ways to say it: “in appreciation of”, “with sincere thanks for”, “in grateful recognition of”. More in our wording examples.
Make them for everyone at once
- Put one row per person in Excel or CSV. These columns work well:
Full_NameContributionIssue_DateCert_ID - Open the template: the wording above is already in place with merge tags such as
{{Contribution}}. - Upload your list, add your logo and signature, and check a few certificates in the preview.
- Download a ZIP with one PDF per person, or a single PDF for printing.
Questions
How do I give each person a different reason?
Add a column such as Contribution and use its tag in the wording. Each row prints its own reason.
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