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Custom Employee Recognition Pins

Custom employee recognition pins help HR teams celebrate the moments that build a great workplace — employee of the month, onboarding welcome pins, department pins, promotions, retirement, and safety milestones. Designed in vibrant soft enamel with your logo and brand colors, they make appreciation visible and create a culture people want to be part of. Free artwork, a 100-unit minimum, 7-10 business day production, and free priority shipping.
Artwork and revisions are always free. Fill out a free quote form to send descriptions, logos, and other design ideas to our team, and we’ll send you a digital proof in 24-48 hours.
Production generally takes between 7-10 business days, but will vary depending on the complexity of the design.
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We include free priority air shipping for all orders to the United States. Shipping usually takes two business days, depending on weather and holidays. Ask your sales rep for details on APO and international shipping.
We do not accept returns, but all of our customers receive a 100% quality guarantee. If you receive defective products, please let us know, and we’ll begin the process of replacing them for you.
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Custom employee recognition pins help HR teams celebrate the moments that build a great workplace — employee of the month, onboarding welcome pins, department pins, promotions, retirement, and safety milestones. Designed in vibrant soft enamel with your logo and brand colors, they make appreciation visible and create a culture people want to be part of. Free artwork, a 100-unit minimum, 7-10 business day production, and free priority shipping.
Artwork and revisions are always free. Fill out a free quote form to send descriptions, logos, and other design ideas to our team, and we’ll send you a digital proof in 24-48 hours.
Production generally takes between 7-10 business days, but will vary depending on the complexity of the design.
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Need it faster? Try 🇺🇸 USA Rush Pins

Manufactured in the USA and shipped in 3–5 business days — perfect when you're up against a tight deadline.

Shop USA Rush Pins arrow_forward
We include free priority air shipping for all orders to the United States. Shipping usually takes two business days, depending on weather and holidays. Ask your sales rep for details on APO and international shipping.
We do not accept returns, but all of our customers receive a 100% quality guarantee. If you receive defective products, please let us know, and we’ll begin the process of replacing them for you.

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Pin Features

High Polished Gold
High Polished Silver
Copper
Black Nickel
Black Metal
Antique Gold
Antique Silver
Antique Copper
Dual Plating
Rubber Clutch
Butterfly Clutch
Deluxe Clutch
Jewelry Clutch
Cufflinks
Magnetic Back
Safety Pin
Individual Poly Bags
Custom Printed Cards
Acrylic Case
Velvet Box
Velvet Bag

What Are Custom Employee Recognition Pins?

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.

How Employee Recognition Pins Are Made

Most recognition pins are made as soft enamel pins — a precise five-step process that keeps your logo sharp and brand colors consistent.

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Design & Die Creation

Your logo and recognition theme are converted into a custom metal die, with a free art proof before production.

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Metal Stamping

The die strikes an iron or brass blank under high pressure, forming raised metal borders and recessed color areas.

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Enamel Color Fill

Each recessed area is filled with brand-matched enamel — up to 7 colors at no extra charge to match your company palette.

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Baking & Curing

Pins are baked to harden the enamel, locking in colors that stay sharp through daily wear on lanyards and jackets.

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Plating & Finishing

Your chosen plating is applied and each pin is inspected for quality before shipping — ready to hand out at your next team event.

Soft Enamel vs Die Struck vs Cloisonné Pins

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.

Specifications

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

Employee Recognition Pin FAQs

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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    Minimums vary by product:

    • Lapel pins, keychains, medals, lanyards, and patches: 100 units
    • Trading pins (standard and USA Rush): 200 units
    • Challenge coins: 50 units
    • Belt buckles: 25 units

    Larger orders lower your per-unit price. Check out our pricing page to learn more.

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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:

    • Lapel Pins: 7-10 business days
    • Lanyards: 7-10 business days
    • Patches: 14 business days
    • Keychains: 12-14 business days
    • Belt Buckles: 14-18 business days
    • Challenge Coins: 14-18 business days
    • Domestic Rush Pins: 3-5 business days
    • Domestic Rush Challenge Coins: 3-5 business days

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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.

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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!

Popular Uses for Employee Recognition Pins

A recognition pin program reaches every stage of the employee journey — from a first-day welcome to a career-capping retirement.

Service Milestones & 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.

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Top Performer & Achievement Awards

Employee 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.

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Onboarding, Department & Team Pride

Welcome 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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