With spring just around the corner, many in academia are planning their annual school banquets. From sports teams to clubs, many groups want to show appreciation for the team members who made it all possible. Below are a few ways to express gratitude for all the hard work and dedication the students and staff have put forward throughout the year.

How Can I Show My Appreciation at Our School Banquet?

1. Provide Hand-Written Thank You Notes

A hand-written thank you note is a sincere, heartfelt gesture. When honoring your players, members, or supervisors, write a genuine, personalized message about what makes that person special to your organization. It can be difficult to remember to express gratitude for attributes that get the job done daily, so taking the time to say thank you will remind them that they contributed to the group’s accomplishments.

2. Highlight Your Individual Team Members’ Greatest Strengths

A team is only as good as its members. Each person offers an essential contribution, and you make them feel special by pointing out individual members’ greatest strengths. For instance, one team member may always be quick with a kind word, while another offers a positive view even when faced with adversity. Honoring each person individually will make your team feel like the special people they are.

3. Hand Out Sentimental Gifts

Students will appreciate tokens of respect or a memento that will remind them of a particular memory with their team. For example, if you had a motto or saying that carried you through the year, create decorative signs for them to display at home.

If you want to show your appreciation with a stellar school banquet, choose an off-campus location to make it even more special. In Missouri, Lake St. Louis Banquet Center is rated highly and has been for the last 35 years. Along with their beautiful and majestic banquet hall, they also help with menu planning and provide professional catering to ensure your guests receive the tastiest dishes available. Call (636) 561-6550 today to reserve a room, and visit them online to learn more about their corporate and social events.