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===Objectives===
This is a humorous and light way to acknowledge people's contributions; build team spirit; help members feel appreciated; have fun . . .
===Group Size===
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===Materials===
Create or obtain an object that will serve as a non-traditional trophy. Choose something with humor. It should be three-dimensional, not fragile, and small enough to fit on a desktop. Examples: a bowling trophy (as long as bowling is ''not'' part of the team's regular activities); a superhero toy; a model car; a vase of ugly artificial flowers; a mirror on a stand; an artistic sculpture; a (hardy) potted plant . . .
===Set Up===
Organize a system in which people nominate others for recognition for value to the team, e.g., a simple on-line or paper form; a suggestion box.
Recognitions can be for any of a variety of contributions, large or small; specific or general; long-term or one-time. Examples are for exemplary teamwork; success in a specific project; overall good spirits; last-minute help; bringing refreshments to an event; telling a good joke . . .
===Directions===
Decide on a time-period (e.g., weekly or monthly). The organizing individual or committee reviews the nominations and picks one awardee. That person wins the trophy for that period of time; then it is passed to the next awardee.
No one should be a repeat awardee until all members of the team have had a turn to be recognized.
===Debrief===
With sincere appreciations as well as humor, the team can make a big deal of congratulating the awardee, admiring the trophy, and talking about its symbolism.
Discussions can include how it feels to be both recognized and to appreciate others.
===Alternatives===
Nominations can be self-generated, so each person toots their own horn about their contributions.
Each awardee can add something to the trophy- e.g., put a tiny hat/cape/flower on it; color part of it; write on it.
Photograph each awardee posing with the trophy, and post a cumulative display.
The awards can be given at a short (humorous) ceremony during a team gathering/meeting. Awardees could be asked to make a short speech.
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