Retirement Plaque Wording Ideas & Examples
If coming up with wording for a retirement plaque seems a little daunting, you're not alone. After all, crystal plaques may remain in a retiree's home for years to come. Trying to create award ideas that sum up someone's career with one quote or phrase is not an easy task. Luckily, companies that specialize in retirement plaque wording can help.
Quotes, Wordings & Sayings
A personalized retirement award plaque combines sincerity with elegance in a way that shows appreciation and gratitude for a favored employee. Our awards are made from pristine crystal and can be personalized to display company names, specific dates or even nicknames. You can also choose from our colorfill personalized option — whether it's green crystal text or a multiple-colored logo — to make any specific wording stand out.
"A time to look back" Retirement Quote
Retired with distinction after
twenty-three years of dedicated service.
As you start the next chapter of your life,
know that you will be sorely missed.
We will miss your professional expertise,
mentorship, and your friendship.
A time to look back with admiration...
A time to look forward with anticipation.
Your Colleagues and Friends
"You can finally enjoy the view" Retirement Quote
16 Years of Excellence
Presented to a Special Colleague
In sincere gratitude for the
compassion, guidance,
and outstanding leadership
you've provided to all of us
over the last 16 years.
"After climbing the Mountain,
You can finally Enjoy the View."
Employee Retirement Wording with Bible Verse & Prayers
Happy Retirement!
To a Special Friend and Colleague
Your retirement leaves a great big gap
In all our lives and hearts,
A workplace is never quite the same
When someone like you departs.
“For I know the plans I have for you,”
declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you
and not to harm you, plans to give you
hope and a future.” - Jeremiah 29:11
May our Savior bless you with good
health and enrich your retirement life
with happiness and pride in your
future endeavors.
Thank you for 30 years of valued service
Appreciation of Service Wording Idea
Congratulations On Your Retirement
In honor of a dear Friend & Colleague
Thank you for your 18 years of
loyal and dedicated service!
Your commitment to delivering
excellent customer service is
second to none and you have left
an excellent impression with your
peers and your customers.
Here’s to your impressive career.
We can’t imagine working without you!
You will be missed.
Smooth Sailing Retirement Wording
Honor a Special Coworker
In Recognition For Many Years Of
Outstanding Service to AT&T.
Your commitment will truly be missed!
Your shoes will not be filled very easily.
Your shining spirit will never be matched.
We wish you smooth sailing on your new
adventure with much respect and gratitude.
Your retirement is truly deserved
with a job well done.
Aloha our friend.
Happy Sails Into Retirement
Coach Retirement Gift Plaque Wording Idea
Proudly Honoring
A Very Special Head Coach
In Great Appreciation For Your Decades Of Dedication,
Sacrifice and Commitment. Thanks For Shaping
So Many Lives And Providing Priceless Memories!
It Is One Thing To Be A Coach, Another Thing
To Be A Mentor, But A Completely Different Thing
To Be A LEADER!
You Are the Difference
Military Farewell Message and Wording
Presented to a Special Military Police
For a man of principles that truly lived the Army Values.
Your selfless service has made a difference in the lives of many.
We will never forget your personal courage to do what’s right.
Thank you for your loyal and honorable service to your Country!
NTC MILITARY POLICE COMPANY
You will always be remembered for
your hard work and dedication to your fellow
Soldiers. This plaque represents your loyalty
and meritorious service while assigned to the
Fort Duncan Military Company.
We wish you the best in your future endeavors,
you will be greatly missed. - 1st Squad
“PROTECT THE FORCE”
Air force Retirement Plaque Wording Idea
Presented to a Retired Airman
For it has been said so truthfully that it is the airman, not the reporter, who has given us the freedom of the press. It is the airman, not the poet, who has given us freedom of speech. It is the airman, not the agitator, who has given us the freedom to protest. It is the airman who salutes the flag, serves beneath the flag, whose coffin is draped by the flag, who gives that protester the freedom to abuse and burn that flag.
Military Service Record
We Wish You all the Best in Your Retirement!
"Life Begins at Retirement" Retirement Quote and Wording Ideas
Job Well Done
16 YEARS OF EXCELLENCE
Thank you for your dedication
to the success of our company.
As you retire,
may you be proud of
the work that you have done,
the person you are and
the difference you have made.
In honor of our friend and colleague
Retirement Congratulations Wording Ideas
In Honor of
Your Retirement
A Special Friend and Colleague
All good things come to an end.
So is true for the marvelous and memorable
contributions you made to the company.
Wishing you a triumphant, delightful
and wonderful retired life ahead!
With Heartfelt Thanks
From your colleagues & friends
at the Corporate Finance Department
Give Without Remembering and Take Without Forgetting.
"It is also a new beginning" Retirement Best Wishes Message
Best Wishes & Congratulations
In Honor of a special Co-worker
You have been not only a co-worker,
but a friend to many.
Through your hard work and dedication,
you will be remembered as one of the greats.
You will be missed, but we wish nothing but
the best for you on your new adventure.
It may be an ending, a closing,
but it’s also a new beginning.
Happy Retirement Wishes for Coworker or Employee
HAPPY RETIREMENT
Presented to an outstanding colleague
Congratulations on your well
deserved retirement after many
years of outstanding service!
In sincere gratitude for the guidance,
and outstanding leadership
you’ve provided to our team and
our customers for so many years
You have set an example to be
followed in the future and
cherished by those of us that
were fortunate enough to have
experienced it for ourselves.
Thin Blue Line Police Retirement Wording Idea
Honoring Your Service
Presented to Retired Sergeant
In appreciation for over 31 years
of loyal and dedicated service to
the People of the City of New York.
We, the members of the NYPD,
present this to you in recognition of
your many years of sacrifice and service.
FOREVER FAMILY
Firefighter Retirement Plaque Quotes and Wishes
Congratulations
On Your Retirement
Firefighter (Retired)
RECIPIENT NAME
Appointed: 4/2/92; Retired: 8/16/18
We, the members of the
Boston Firefighters Local 718,
present this to you in honor of
your dedication and service
for the good of the many.
Personalized Engraved Crystal Retirement Award Plaques for Any Profession
Employees who have stayed at a company long enough to earn a retirement likely have thought about what leaving means for some time. An employee who was loyal and valuable to a company deserves recognition and heartfelt gratitude from the people who have worked alongside them for the better part of their working lives.
Let's face it — in most cases, retirees are dreaming about what they'll do with their free time after they retire rather than pondering the gravity of what leaving means. That's why, as the employee giving the gift, you should make your coworker's last impression of your workplace or company an enjoyable one. Throw a fun farewell party and gift your retiree with a meaningful plaque to express your gratitude.
Pairing a laid-back, pleasant atmosphere with a memorable gift is an excellent way to leave a coworker with a positive last impression of the time they spent with you and your fellow employees. Retirement parties should combine your guest of honor's favorite things with some fun, class and humor. Photo displays, memorabilia and some thoughtful gifts may be all you need.
At DIY Awards, we offer retirement plaque awards for any corporate position — boss or employee — along with the following professional retirees:
- Nurses: With our customizable online tool, you can choose the font, wording or logos that make you think of your unique coworker and the contributions they made to the field.
- Firefighters: Firefighters often risk their safety for the well-being of others. This selfless profession deserves heartfelt acknowledgment and the utmost appreciation.
- Pastors: Show your gratitude for your favorite pastor with any dates, logo or emblem you deem worthy.
- Police officers: Commemorate your coworker's strength, courage and bravery with a personalized police retirement gift.
- Teachers: For teachers, the work is never done. Show your appreciation with unique quotes or personalized logos.
Plan the celebration with a personalized retirement plaque. A collection of quotes and wishes that you may write to the retiree expressing your feelings at that special moment. Send happy wishes with a personal touch.
"Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover." ~ Mark Twain
Crystal Awards & Retirement Plaque Wording Options
Here at DIY Awards, our talented designers and manufacturers offer some of the most speedy turnaround times in the industry. Design your own high-quality crystal plaque or let us help. Our design experience provides:
- Ease of use: Our online personalization tool allows you to create a personalized award plaque.
- Wording inspiration: When you're not sure how to put your emotions into words, check out our various retirement quotes and wishes above that will help you perfectly express your feelings to your special retiree.
- A variety of color options and designs: Choose a personalized color or contemporary design to make any crystal plaque as memorable and personal as possible.
- Attention and assistance: Our customer service team responds quickly to your calls and emails — within three rings for phone calls and within a few hours for emails.
- 100% personalization: From custom wording to personal logos, the sky's the limit for your crystal award plaque at no additional charge.
- Top-quality: Our crystal is top of the line, superior to a glass retirement plaque. DIY Awards deep-etches all engravings on the most exceptional quality crystal — all with hand-painted colors.
- No-cost engravings: You do not need to worry about word count or the number of letters on your award. You only pay for the plaque — we do not charge extra for the engravings.
Get Started on Your Crystal Plaque Today
Browse our retirement award options today for ideas on how to make your award genuine and memorable. At DIY Awards, we offer complete customization services, which sets us apart from any other awards site. Explore our selection of pre-designed retirement plaques and receive your crystal award in as little as three days when your order online today.
Contact us today or call us at 1-800-810-1216, and our representatives will answer on or before the third ring!