Sages Celebration Toolkit - Celebrate the 2025 Nominees
It’s essential that our Sages nominees feel the pride and gratitude of their immediate teams and leadership. Their achievement is a reflection of excellence, and your recognition makes a meaningful impact.
To help you celebrate them, the Celebration Toolkit offers helpful tips and ready-to-use materials for meaningful recognition. Openly acknowledging this accomplishment not only honors our nominees—it also inspires others to live out the UHG core values and advance our shared mission.
Nominee Celebration Tips
Personal Message from Leadership
Invite a senior leader (or multiple leaders) to personally call each nominee and express heartfelt gratitude for their contributions. This direct acknowledgment can be incredibly meaningful.Send a Certificate of Recognition
Email each nominee a personalized Sages Award certificate. Include a thoughtful note of congratulations to commemorate their accomplishment.Give a Bravo! Recognition
Recognize with a Bravo!'s to spotlight the nominee. Describe their specific contributions and how they’ve positively influenced the team and business.Host a Surprise Team Celebration
Schedule a Microsoft Teams meeting with your entire team. Invite a surprise senior leader to join and spotlight the Sages Award nominees. Make it a moment to remember!Share the Celebration
Post photos, slides, and recognition messages from the meeting on your team’s communication board to keep the celebration alive and visible.Spread the Gratitude
Share the message of appreciation with the entire team. Let everyone know how the nominees have made a difference.Make It Fun!