Do you celebrate a recognition holiday? Throughout the year, recognition holidays celebrate important members of your team. Whether they’re professionals, volunteers, or peers, recognizing them on a special day can be a memorable recognition moment and an effective retention tool.

Prepare for upcoming 2012 recognition event holidays by visiting our Recognition Event Calendar and marking the dates that are important for your team! Here are some of the major holidays you should be aware of.

 National Pharmacist Day is Thursday, January 12, 2012.
 Random Acts of Kindness Week is February 13-19, 2012.
 Employee Appreciation Day is Friday, March 2, 2012.



 Dentist Day is Tuesday, March 6, 2012.
 National Doctor’s Day is Friday, March 30, 2012.
 School Librarian Day is Thursday, April 5, 2012.
 National Volunteer Week is April 15-21, 2012.
 Administrative Professionals Week is April 22-28, 2012, and Administrative Professionals Day is Wednesday, April 25, 2012.
 Teacher Appreciation Week is May 7-11, 2012, and National Teacher Day is Tuesday, May 8, 2012.
 National Nurses Week is May 6-12, 2012, and National Nurses Day is Saturday, May 12, 2012.
 National Police Week is May 14-20, 2012.
 National Doughnut Day is Friday, June 1, 2012.
 National Postal Worker Day is Sunday, July 1, 2012.
 System Administrator Appreciation Day is Friday, July 27, 2012.
 National Newspaper Carrier Day is Tuesday, September 4, 2012.
 National Custodial Worker Day is Tuesday, October 2, 2012.
 Physician Assistant Day is Saturday, October 6, 2012.
 Customer Service Week is October 1-5, 2012.
 Boss’s Day is Tuesday, October 16, 2012.
 National Make a Difference Day is Saturday, October 27, 2012.
 International Volunteer Day is Wednesday, December 5, 2012.

Which recognition events do you celebrate at your organization? Tell us in the comments!

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Cori is Baudville's in-house Recognitionista (she's officially a Certified Recognition Professional, too)  and a member of the Millennial generation. Get her employee recognition tips and special discounts by liking Baudville on Facebook.