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Create or obtain some kind of an object that will serve as a non-traditional trophy. Have it be 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 . . .

Organize a system in which people nominate others for recognition for value to the team, e. this can be with g., a simple on-line or paper form; a suggestion box.Recognitions can be for any of a variety of thingscontributions, 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 in the lunchroom . . .

Decide on a time-period (e.g., weekly or monthly). The organizing individual or committee reviews the nominations and picks one person per designated time period (Could be each week or each monthawardee.) That person wins the trophy for that period of time; then it is passed to the next awardee.No one should be the a repeat awardee until all members of the team have had a turn to be recognized.

People With sincere appreciations as well as humor, the team can make a big deal of congratulating the awardee, with sincere appreciations as well as humor;admiring the trophy; , and brainstorming talking about its symbolism.Discussions can include how it feels to be both recognized as well as and to appreciate others.

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. Each time, take a photo of the 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.