Four Categories of Recognition
Each pin category maps to a specific type of achievement with different point values. Customize them to match your culture or use our battle-tested defaults.
Performance Pin
+10 ptsRecognize positive impact on customer satisfaction and business results.
Awarded for receiving a direct compliment from a client, individually or as a team, for sustained exceptional work.
Academic Pin
+15 ptsValue commitment to learning, certifications, and professional growth.
Given for obtaining a company-recognized certification, demonstrating dedication to professional development.
Extra Mile Pin
+20 ptsReward efforts that exceed expectations and push boundaries.
Awarded for exceptional contributions resulting in significant time savings or achieving highly challenging goals.
Corporate Souvenir
SouvenirEvery effort counts and deserves recognition, even the uncategorized ones.
For achievements that don't fit other categories — because we want to ensure every contribution is valued.
Seasonal Designs That Keep It Exciting
Pin artwork changes every quarter. The same categories get completely new visual designs four times a year — creating urgency to collect each season's unique editions before they're gone.
Winter Collection
Q1 (Jan - Mar)
Cool-toned designs with snowflake motifs and crystalline patterns.
Spring Collection
Q2 (Apr - Jun)
Fresh blooming designs with floral elements and vibrant greens.
Summer Collection
Q3 (Jul - Sep)
Warm, sunny designs with bright colors and radiant patterns.
Fall Collection
Q4 (Oct - Dec)
Rich autumn designs with warm tones and harvest-inspired artwork.
That's 16+ unique pin designs per year across all categories and seasons.
Not All Pins Are Created Equal
Four rarity levels add depth to the collection. Common pins form the foundation, while Rare, Epic, and Legendary pins mark special milestones.
Common
1x pointsStandard quarterly designs that form the foundation of every collection.
Rare
1.5x pointsSpecial event and milestone designs for notable achievements.
Epic
2x pointsLimited-edition designs for company milestones and special events.
Legendary
3x pointsExclusive annual award designs for outstanding contributors.
Your Personal Pin Collection
Every pin you earn is saved in your personal album. Browse by category, season, or rarity. Track your progress and see which pins you're still missing.
- Visual album organized by category and season
- Track collection progress with completion percentages
- Compare collections with teammates
- Year-end awards for top collectors
My Pin Album
12 / 48 collected25% complete — keep collecting!
How the Pin System Works
From sending a kudos to building a collection — everything connects.
Give Kudos
Recognize a colleague from the mobile app with a personal message.
Pin Awarded
They receive a collectible pin in the current season's design.
Album Grows
The pin is added to their personal collection album.
Points Accumulate
Points stack on the leaderboard for friendly competition.
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