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Custom employee recognition pins are lapel pins that celebrate the people behind a company's success — employee of the month, onboarding welcome pins, department and team pins, promotions, retirement, and safety milestones. For HR teams, they turn everyday appreciation into something tangible employees can wear and keep.
Recognition works best when it's visible. A pin on a lanyard, badge holder, or jacket signals achievement to the whole organization — reinforcing the behaviors you want to celebrate and giving new hires something to aspire to. Done consistently, a pin program builds a culture of appreciation that shows up every day, not just at the annual review.
Most employee recognition pins are produced as soft enamel pins, reproducing your logo and brand colors with vibrant detail at an affordable per-unit price. For tenure-based recognition, pair them with years of service pins; for achievement and performance, see award pins.
Starting at 100 units with 7-10 business day production and free priority air shipping to the US, recognition pins are simple to roll out company-wide. Order a core set of designs at once, then reorder as your team grows. For executive and company-anniversary gifts, add matching corporate challenge coins.
Most recognition pins are made as soft enamel pins — a precise five-step process that keeps your logo sharp and brand colors consistent.
Your logo and recognition theme are converted into a custom metal die, with a free art proof before production.
The die strikes an iron or brass blank under high pressure, forming raised metal borders and recessed color areas.
Each recessed area is filled with brand-matched enamel — up to 7 colors at no extra charge to match your company palette.
Pins are baked to harden the enamel, locking in colors that stay sharp through daily wear on lanyards and jackets.
Your chosen plating is applied and each pin is inspected for quality before shipping — ready to hand out at your next team event.
| Feature | Soft Enamel Most Popular |
Die Struck | Cloisonné |
|---|---|---|---|
| Color | Up to 7 free colors | No enamel — all metal | Up to 7 free colors |
| Surface | Textured — raised metal lines | Raised polished / recessed sandblasted | Smooth — polished flush |
| Look | Vibrant, dimensional | Classic, formal metal | Jewelry-quality, premium |
| Cost | Low | Lowest | Higher |
| Production Time | 7-10 business days | 7-10 business days | 7-10 business days |
| Best For | Events, trading pins, promotional | Corporate, military, government, awards | Corporate awards, long-term wear |
Want a different style? Check out our soft enamel pins, die struck pins or cloisonné pins.
| Available Sizes | 0.75" to 2" (most popular: 1" and 1.25") |
|---|---|
| Base Material | Die-struck iron or brass |
| Plating Options | Gold, silver, copper, black nickel, black metal, antique gold, antique silver, antique copper, dual plating |
| Colors Included | Up to 7 at no extra charge |
| Program Options | Mix multiple designs (department, milestone, achievement) in one order |
| Minimum Order | 100 units |
| Production Time | 7-10 business days |
| Shipping | Free priority air shipping to the US |
| Attachment Options | Rubber clutch, butterfly clutch, deluxe clutch, jewelry clutch, magnetic back, safety pin |
What are employee recognition pins?
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Employee recognition pins are custom lapel pins that celebrate the people behind a company’s success — employee of the month, onboarding welcome pins, department pins, promotions, retirement, and safety milestones. For HR teams, they turn everyday appreciation into something tangible employees can wear and keep, building a visible culture of recognition.
What's the difference between employee recognition pins and years of service pins?
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Employee recognition pins cover the full range of staff appreciation — performance, milestones, onboarding, and department pride. Years of service pins focus specifically on tenure anniversaries. Many programs use recognition pins for ongoing wins and service pins for milestone years.
What is the minimum order for employee recognition pins?
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The minimum order is 100 units, and you can mix several designs (department, milestone, achievement) within one order. Larger orders lower your per-unit price — see our pricing page for volume discounts. Production takes 7-10 business days with free US shipping.
How do I set up an employee recognition pin program?
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Start with a core set of designs — for example an “employee of the month” pin, a welcome pin for new hires, and a milestone pin — and order them together at volume pricing. Our art team provides a free proof of each design, and you can reorder as your team grows. Pins are worn on lanyards, badge holders, and jackets to keep recognition visible day to day.
What are popular uses for employee recognition pins?
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Common uses include employee of the month, onboarding welcome pins, department and team pins, promotions, retirement, and safety milestone pins. Paired with years of service pins and award pins, they cover every stage of the employee journey.
How do I get started on my project?
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You can fill out a quote form on any of our product pages or while looking at photos in the gallery! This allows you to choose your favorite design features, leave notes for our designers, and upload any reference images you may have. Alternatively, our team would be happy to help by phone or email using the contact methods below.
We can also assist you via phone, text, or email.
Email: info@lapelpinsplus.com
Phone: +1-800-252-0904
Text: +1-800-252-0904
What is the minimum order quantity?
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Minimums vary by product:
Larger orders lower your per-unit price. Check out our pricing page to learn more.
What are the production times?
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Production times will vary depending on the type of custom product you order, and the complexity of your design. For the most accurate information, ask your sales representative for an estimated turnaround time. The details listed below should be used as a general rule of thumb for production times and do not include shipping time:
How do I place my order once the final proof is approved?
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You can place your order over the phone or online through our secure payment portal. Have your Quote Number ready and double-check that the proof assigned to that Quote Number matches the proof you would like to purchase.
Click here to find your quote and pay online, or follow the “Order This Quote” link sent to your email with your proof.
To pay by phone, call +1-800-252-0904.
Are there any discounts?
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We offer discounted pricing based on the number of custom products in your order. The more you order, the less you will pay per unit. Check out our pricing page for more detailed information on pricing for all of our custom products!
Round out your recognition program with these related pins and coins.
A recognition pin program reaches every stage of the employee journey — from a first-day welcome to a career-capping retirement.
Mark work anniversaries, promotions, and retirements with a pin that says “you matter here.” For dedicated tenure milestones, a structured years of service pin series keeps recognition consistent year after year.
Browse Years of Service Pins arrow_forwardEmployee of the month, sales milestones, and safety records all deserve a moment of recognition. A pin makes the achievement visible across the team and reinforces the behavior you want to celebrate. For broader achievement programs, see our award pins.
Browse Award Pins arrow_forwardWelcome new hires with a branded pin on day one, or give each department its own design to build team identity. Produced as vibrant soft enamel pins, they're an affordable way to make company culture something employees can wear every day.
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