Winning an award is a wonderful moment, and saying thank you afterwards is a gracious way to share it. This two-page 5 x 7-inch card is designed for award winners to thank their team, manager, or nominators. The front has a deep navy background with a fine gold frame and a shower of gold and white confetti falling around a large gold trophy. Thank appears in sweeping gold script, YOU in widely spaced cream Cinzel capitals, and For This Honour in small gold capitals. Inside, on warm ivory, a gold star sits above Dear team in script, a heartfelt message, a gold divider, with thanks and the winner’s signature in script.
Why Send a Thank You After Winning an Award
Most awards are won with the help of others: colleagues who supported the work, managers who gave opportunities, and peers who wrote nominations. A thank you card recognises their part in the achievement and shows humility and gratitude. It strengthens relationships and often means as much to the recipients as the award meant to the winner.
The Navy and Gold Front
The front matches the formal awards templates in this collection, with navy, gold and cream. The trophy and confetti are editable, so you can recolour them or replace the trophy with a medal, star or the award’s own logo. The fine gold frame gives the card a premium finish.
Editing the Front Lettering
Thank YOU and For This Honour can be changed to suit the occasion. Alternatives include For Your Support, For Believing in Me, or For Making This Possible. Short phrases look best, since the small gold capitals sit on a single line.
Writing the Inside Message
The inside message thanks the team for making the award possible and celebrates late nights, shared ideas and laughter. Personalise it with specific thanks, such as mentioning a project, a mentor or a colleague who stepped in at a crucial moment. A few sincere sentences are better than a long letter.
Changing the Greeting and Signature
Dear team can become Dear Maria, Dear colleagues, or To everyone in Customer Success. Replace Jordan with your own name. If you send several cards, personalise the greeting on each one so every recipient feels individually thanked.
Printing a Folded Card
Print the front and inside pages back to back on card stock and fold, or print them as separate 5 x 7 cards and place both in an envelope. For a professional folded card, ask a print shop to print a 5 x 7 folded card using both pages. The size fits standard A7 envelopes.
Emailing the Award Thank You Card
For remote teams, download both pages as images and send them by email or team chat. You can also post the front image in your team channel with a personal thank you message underneath.
Thank You Cards From the Organisers
Awards organisers can also use the card to thank presenters, sponsors, volunteers and the event team. Change the inside message to thank them for helping create a memorable awards night.
Thank You Cards for Nominators
If you know who nominated you, a personal card to them is especially meaningful. Mention that their kind words made the award possible and that you appreciate them taking the time to recognise you.
Thank You Cards for Students and Athletes
Students who win awards can send the card to teachers, and athletes can send it to coaches. Change Dear team to Dear Coach or Dear Mrs. Clark and adjust the message to thank them for their guidance and encouragement.
Thank You Card Wording Ideas
Try: This award is as much yours as mine; I could not have done it without your support; or Thank you for making every day at work a pleasure. Short, sincere sentences feel warm and genuine.
When to Send the Thank You Card
Send the card within a week of the awards night, while the celebration is still fresh. A prompt thank you shows genuine appreciation and keeps the positive energy of the event going.
Adding a Photo to the Card
For a personal touch, add a small photo from the awards night inside the card, such as the winner with the team or holding the trophy. Use the editor’s image upload and place it above the message.
Matching Awards Collection
The card complements the certificates, invitations, and social media posts in this collection, giving the whole awards season a consistent look from invitation to thank you.
Saving the Thank You Card Template
Save your card in your account so you can reuse it for future awards, promotions, or milestones. Updating the message and name takes just a minute.
Thank You Card Envelopes and Delivery
Navy or gold envelopes match the card, and a small gold sticker seal adds a finishing touch. For colleagues in the same office, hand-deliver the card with a small treat such as chocolates or a coffee.
Thanking a Whole Team With One Card
If your award came from a team effort, consider printing one large copy of the card and passing it around for everyone to read, or pinning it on the team notice board. Add a line inside naming each person who helped, so everyone sees their contribution acknowledged. Some winners also bring cakes or coffee to share when they hand over the card, turning the thank you into a small team celebration.
Thank You Cards for Managers and Mentors
Managers and mentors often play a quiet role behind an award, giving opportunities, feedback, and encouragement. A personal card thanking them for their belief in you is a thoughtful gesture that strengthens the relationship and shows you value their guidance.
Keeping a Copy of Your Thank You Note
Save the final message in your account. It is a lovely reminder of the award and the people who helped you, and it makes a useful starting point for future notes of gratitude.
Thank You Card File Formats
Download a PDF with both pages for printing or PNG images for digital sending. The trophy, confetti, and lettering stay crisp in every format.
