--- title: 4 Ways to Recognize Chapter Members description: Chapters thrive when their members feel a sense of belonging. Increase your membership retention rate by recognizing chapter members and showing appreciation for their involvement. The Chapter Leaders Blog shares 4 ways to recognize chapter members. image: https://blogs.payroll.org/hubfs/Perfect%20Attendance%20Award.png --- [![soc-fb](https://blogs.payroll.org/hubfs/ct-23-assets/footer-icon_fb.svg "soc-fb")](https://www.facebook.com/American-Payroll-Associations-Chapter-Relations-877434285724525/) [![soc-in](https://blogs.payroll.org/hubfs/ct-23-assets/footer-icon_li.svg "soc-in")](http://www.linkedin.com/groups?about=&gid=1051077&trk=anet_ug_grppro) [![Twitter-X-White-Logo-PNG](https://blogs.payroll.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Twitter-X-White-Logo-PNG.png?width=20&height=19&name=Twitter-X-White-Logo-PNG.png)](https://twitter.com/APAChapters?lang=en)   - [Home](https://blogs.payroll.org/chapter-leaders) - [About](https://blogs.payroll.org/about) - [Connect](https://blogs.payroll.org/connect) - [Resources](https://blogs.payroll.org/resources) ![23 PAYO Chapter Blog](https://blogs.payroll.org/hubfs/CL-2023-images/23%20PAYO%20Chapter%20Blog.jpg "23 PAYO Chapter Blog") ![](https://app.hubspot.com/settings/avatar/60668d0caf1a25209693951c0ef1b2bf) by [Julianna Hunt](https://blogs.payroll.org/chapter-leaders/author/julianna-hunt) on Jun 14, 2018 11:14:00 AM # 4 Ways to Recognize Chapter Members Chapters thrive when their members feel a sense of belonging. Increase your membership retention rate by recognizing chapter members and showing appreciation for their involvement. Not sure where to start? Here are four ways to recognize members: **1. Host an Awards Night** Several local chapters host an annual awards night as a way to increase morale and excitement within the chapter. Every year, the [Alamo Chapter of the APA](https://ebiz.americanpayroll.org/ebusiness/chapters/chapter-profile?ChapterID=44385) gives away a ‘Volunteer of the Year’ award and a ‘Perfect Attendance’ award. Additionally, the [Atlanta Chapter](https://ebiz.americanpayroll.org/ebusiness/chapters/chapter-profile?ChapterID=44388) gives a ‘Lifetime Achievement’ award, and the [Dallas Chapter](https://ebiz.americanpayroll.org/ebusiness/chapters/chapter-profile?ChapterID=44415) awards members for Meritorious Service. Multiple chapters also present a ‘Payroll Professional of the Year’ award which honors the achievements, service, and leadership of a nominated individual. Winners may be rewarded with anything from acrylic awards to gift baskets to educational grants. ![Perfect Attendance Award](https://blogs.payroll.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Perfect%20Attendance%20Award.png?width=507&name=Perfect%20Attendance%20Award.png) *The Alamo Chapter presents Stephanie Fraga, CPP with the Perfect Attendance Award.* **2. Celebrate Newly Certified Members** Earning an FPC or CPP certification is a great achievement for a payroll professional. Celebrate newly certified members by recognizing them at chapter meetings and providing them with a special memento to mark the occasion. The [Sacramento Valley Chapter](https://ebiz.americanpayroll.org/ebusiness/chapters/chapter-profile?ChapterID=44499) gives new FPCs and CPPs a piece of jewelry imprinted with the chapter logo and their certification designation. The [Chicago Chapter](https://ebiz.americanpayroll.org/ebusiness/chapters/chapter-profile?ChapterID=38421) calls newly certified members to congratulate them and gives them a chapter pin. The [Greater Milwaukee Chapter](https://ebiz.americanpayroll.org/ebusiness/chapters/chapter-profile?ChapterID=44436) celebrates with certificates for the newly certified members and cake for the entire chapter. *![Certification Recogntion](https://blogs.payroll.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Certification%20Recogntion.png?width=422&name=Certification%20Recogntion.png)* *The Chicago Chapter presents Margarita Manalo, CPP with a certificate and pin for earning her certification.*   **3. Spotlight Members through Chapter Media** Shine a spotlight on your chapter members via email, newsletter, website, and/or social media. The [Sacramento Valley Chapter](https://ebiz.americanpayroll.org/ebusiness/chapters/chapter-profile?ChapterID=44499) sends an email to its membership to announce new certifications. The [Denver Chapter Payroll Association](https://ebiz.americanpayroll.org/ebusiness/chapters/chapter-profile?ChapterID=44416) includes a “Meet-a-Member” section that allows individual members to share more about their personal life and experience in payroll. The [Northstar Chapter](https://ebiz.americanpayroll.org/ebusiness/chapters/chapter-profile?ChapterID=44480) lists award winners recognized by the APA as well as the Payroll Professional of the Year on their website. *![Email Recognition](https://blogs.payroll.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Email%20Recognition.png?width=477&name=Email%20Recognition.png)* *Congratulatory email sent by the Sacramento Valley Chapter.* **4. Honor Volunteers and Board Members** Chapter volunteers and board members take on important roles to support the payroll community. Honor their dedication and hard work with special recognition at a chapter event or through chapter media. The [Washington Metropolitan Area Chapter](https://ebiz.americanpayroll.org/ebusiness/chapters/chapter-profile?ChapterID=44540) holds a Volunteer Appreciation Ceremony where their volunteers are thanked and given a Certificate of Excellence. The [Greater Nashville Chapter](https://ebiz.americanpayroll.org/ebusiness/chapters/chapter-profile?ChapterID=44437) recognizes outgoing board members with personalized mini portfolios. ![Volunteer Recognition](https://blogs.payroll.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Volunteer%20Recognition.png?width=691&name=Volunteer%20Recognition.png) *Volunteers honored at the Washington Metropolitan Area Chapter’s 2017 Volunteer Appreciation Ceremony.* How does your chapter recognize its members? Share more ideas in the comments below! 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