Boss's Day is an occasion that allows employees to thank their managers for guidance, fair treatment and encouragement throughout the year. While it is not mandatory to give your boss a gift, a gesture of appreciation lets your workplace leader know that their hard work isn't overlooked. Treating your boss to lunch, chipping in for a gift card or whipping up a batch of homemade cookies are frequently used gift ideas. A personalized gift for Boss Day, however, one that is beautifully made and permanent, is a more personal way to let your boss know he or she is appreciated.

Etched crystal plaques and awards offer you a unique and elegant way to express your thanks. Your boss will proudly display the award for years to come, thanks to its fine craftsmanship and thoughtful engraving. This gift allows your boss to remember his or her moment of recognition long after Boss's Day has passed.

• National Boss's Day was started in 1958 when Patricia Bays Haroski registered the holiday to honor her father who was also her boss. She chose his birthday as the date.
• National Boss's Day is celebrated on or near Oct. 16 each year.
• National Boss's Day was backed by Illinois Governor Otto Kerner who officially proclaimed the day in 1962.
• National Boss's Day has become an international celebration in recent years and now is observed in countries such as England, Australia and South Africa.
• Hallmark did not sell Boss's Day cards until 1979.
• U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics research indicates that about one in five full-time workers has some level of supervisory responsibility over other employees, and about 12 percent of all full-time workers are directly responsible for managing other employees.

A personalized Boss's Day gift goes a long way to honor those at the helm for their leadership and dedication. The following is a list of boss day gift message options to express your heartfelt appreciation:

• Thanks for being such a great boss! It is a pleasure to work for you and with you!
• Your vision, inspiration and leadership make you an extraordinary boss. It's a privilege to work for you and with you!
• Every successful team has someone terrific like you taking the lead. Thank you for your inspiration and encouragement!
• More than a boss, you have been a caring guide to me. I wish you a very happy Boss's Day!
• Your dedication, passion and vision are really inspiring. Thank you for everything you do.
• Your kindness and fairness are exemplary. I am a very lucky employee! Happy Boss's Day!
• Your passion, fairness and creativity set the standard. Thank you for being our driving force!
• You keep our team together and inspire future success. Happy Boss's Day to our fearless leader!
• A guiding light, a shining example, a brave leader. No matter what words you use, it all adds up to you! Happy Boss's Day!
• When the going gets tough and we need a new reason to persevere, we instinctively turn to you. Thank you for seeing us through thick and thin.
• Some people see the future in black and white; some see it in dazzling Technicolor! Your vision has motivated and inspired us all… Happy Boss's Day!