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Want it or not, coworkers are the people you spend the majority of your time with. (Unless you are an entrepreneur and the 9-5 grind does not apply to you.) Heck, sometimes you know more about your coworkers than you do about your friends! Do you know what your best friend likes to have for lunch? Well, you don't, but you know that Mike from the cubicle on the right loves himself some spaghetti with a sauce he gets from Trader Joe's. And in fact, probably every coworker at your workplace has something distinct only to them. Hence, why not award their peculiarities with funny office awards?
Whether it's a quarterly office party or a lush work event that happens once a year, rewarding your coworkers with a little something, even if it's with funny corporate award titles, will undoubtedly show them that they are a part of the community. And that they are seen! And honestly, once the funny office awards categories are announced, it's a very fun guessing game to speculate to whom these funny award titles will go. The best part is that you can go wild with funny office award ideas; they can be as silly or genuine as you would like. Yet, don't go overboard since some employees can get offended. But for those who can take the joke, go all out with the funny award title ideas!
To help you come up with those, below, we've compiled a list of funny awards for office employees that you can borrow for your own Oscar ceremony at work! Loved any of these funny award names? Give them an upvote! Also, could you be the potential recipient of any of the awards below? Let us know which award your coworkers would likely nominate you for!
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#1
Last Minute Question Award This individual always asks a question right before the meeting ends. Coworkers who hate meetings avoid sitting next to them on the lunch break.
Laura Shook 2 years ago
“This meeting could’ve just as easily been an e-mail!” - Me, after scribing 13 meetings a month. 🙄
Matthew Daubenmire 2 years ago
These people usually love to do that.. and thinks it makes them special..nope it makes them targets.
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#2
The Traveling Medic Need Tylenol? Oh, you have a stomach ache? Here, have some Buscopan. This coworker appears to always have everything they need in their desk drawer.
Lakota Wolf 2 years ago
Me too XD I have a little polar bear-shaped zip-up pouch with Tylenol, Midol, Pepto, bandages, Moleskin, etc. in it, and I carry it with me everywhere. My co-workers called it "First Aid Bear" XD
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XanthippeⓐWulf🇨🇦 🇬🇧 2 years ago
This reminds me of my SIL & her "Mary Poppins" bag. Need a sewing kit? Nunchaku? Rain bonnet? Chopsticks? Adderall? Kidney? Siobhan's got you covered!😅
Matthew Daubenmire 2 years ago
This is me, I can give stitches, cut down a tree and survive an arial attack.. just with what I have in my purse..lol..not to mention, eat for a few days, play with Hot Wheels, wash my hair and color..!
Thomas Biorogue 2 years ago
Our school secretary. I've had terrible toothache and would ask if she had some ibuprofen. She give me something and say, "Here, this'll will knock it out...wait, better cut that in half." Doesn't matter what it is, she has it. "Mam, do you happen to have a charger for an old motorola flip phone?" "Here you go."
#3
The Tech Expert Award This person is prepared to assist and understands exactly what's wrong with everything, from printers, and Wi-Fi, to why your second monitor is not detected.
Jk 2 years ago (edited)
Is it plugged in, and have you tried turning it off and on again? You'd be surprised how often these things solve the problem. It's a running joke that this is all tech support asks, but that's only because most people still don't attempt this, even though it solves 99% of the problems.
Printerman 2 years ago
Exactly! I'm in IT and the number of times I've asked if someone rebooted, only to have them say yes when I know good & well they didn't, is staggering. I used to have a pen that looked like a magic wand; I would reboot it myself, and when it worked fine after that, I'd wave the pen at the screen and walk away.
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Deppheads United 2 years ago
I appreciate this post purely because of picture of Mort Rainey😌🥰
Matthew Daubenmire 2 years ago
As my families technotard, my kids always ask when I complain about my computer not working. Mom, is it smoking?
#4
The Late Award This employee is always late, whether because they overslept, got stuck in traffic, or had their tire blown out. Reasons often vary. To make a point, give them their gift last.
South Monk 2 years ago
Lol, my boss threatened another employee who constantly forget or is late eh I'll forget to pay you or I'll be late paying you since you like to do the same to me. incidents decrease after that but still needs reminders.
Shelby Moonheart 2 years ago
My brother and I worked at the same place for different supervisors. His supervisor was intimated by him and memo'd him for stupid stuff so much they fired him.
#5
Work from Home Award You will never find them at their desk in the office. Simply said, they function better in their living room. Get a fresh set of pajamas for them.
Tucker Cahooter 2 years ago
I had to start working from home due to Covid. My wife said I should still dress as if was going to the office. That lasted about one day. Now I generally only get out of my pyjamas when its time to have my lunch break and go to the shops
Echidna learns extreme ironing 2 years ago (edited)
Lol - there is one like this where I werk - only seems to come to the office when her boss is around. Jim Jams it is then.
village idiot 2 years ago
so I get both the lazy award and work from home award, although despite still being a teen I do find myself doing schoolwork at home all the time 24/7
Serenity Now! 2 years ago
Hell no...I'm getting them a 'travel' coffee mug so they use their vehicle and get out of the house.
#6
The Email Vigilante Regardless of when you contact this employee, whether they are awake or asleep, they always reply within seconds.
#7
The People Whisperer Award Give this award to your Operations or HR employees who can quiet a quarrel like nobody's business.
#8
Emoji Communicator Award Everyone loves utilizing emojis, even if it's in office group chats. The recipient of this prize is the emoji aficionado. There's not a single message they send which would not include an emoji of some sort.
#9
Willy Wonka Award Is there somebody at your workplace who is a genuine chocolate factory and who is never without one or two treats nearby? This award goes to them.
Bad Ass69 2 years ago
Are you kidding me? I should have several of these! And Hershey's should name a building in my honor as well.
Clair Marie 2 years ago
And they always have the current "holiday" flavors as soon as they hit the shelves. 🙂
#10
The One Who Knows It All Award The person is skilled at learning breaking news. They frequently learn about new developments first and alert the rest of the squad.
Printerman 2 years ago
Was thinking this was going to be sarcastic - for the one who knows everyone else's job better than they do, but somehow seems unable to do their own.
Clair Marie 2 years ago
Yep...I have a friend that NEEDS to be the first to report a celebrity dying. When I say needs I mean literally gets upset if someone finds out about it and reports it first.
#11
The Plant Whisperer The covert hero, this person keeps the office plants alive.
#12
The Empty Desk Award This employee never appears to be at their desk, whether they are in a meeting, gone to get some lunch, or fixing their tie in the bathroom mirror.
#13
One More Thing Award The One More Thing Award is given to someone who can always add something. Just one more thing!
#14
Pen Thief Award The risk of lending someone a pen exists. Accept that you will never get it back. Get a new one. Somebody among us will always be inclined to take the pen and run! For that individual, there is this Pen Thief Award.
Laura Shook 2 years ago
That’s why I kept two different sets of pens in my desk drawer. The “good” pens (for me) and the cheap-o pens (when someone needed to “borrow” a pen, that I knew I’d never see again). That way I wasn’t upset if the pens I lent out weren’t returned.
Michael Smith 2 years ago
My good pens are the pressurized gel pens that write upside down and in any weather.
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Hubby actually wrote his name on every pen and pencil on his desk. Then posted TWO signs in his cubicle about not taking them. Coworker figured the sharpie would wipe off. Wrong! He had me seal every one of them! No more theft. (He did this after his expensive personal pen set was borrowed, ruined and never returned. It was a gift for being on the DeCon team for 20 years.)
Bad Ass69 2 years ago
Even worse. The lighter thief! They borrow your lighter and don't give it back and start blabbing their head off hoping you forget to ask for it back so they can pocket it!
Brenda 2 years ago
That's why I always have a few almost empty ones to give away to people!
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Loud Typist Award You can hear this coworker's passive-aggressive keyboard tapping from miles away. Get them a new keyboard cover as a prize!
XanthippeⓐWulf🇨🇦 🇬🇧 2 years ago
This reminds me of a former employee. You could always tell when she was mad because her typing went from *tap tap tap* to *CLACKITYCLACKITYCLACK!*😆 If I walked in and heard nails firing across a keyboard like a machine gun, I'd be like "oooh, somebody pissed Cindy off today!"
#16
Office Clown Award This coworker makes everyone chuckle at work, whether through practical jokes or remarks made in the break room.
#17
Calmer of Storms Award Peacemakers are very important in every workplace. They are very much valued and honored by organizations. The Calmer of Storms Award is given to a person who can weather any storm.
Jrdiver 2 years ago
Is there one for pulling up a chair and a bag of popcorn and watching the storm?
Michael Smith 2 years ago
"Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass. It's about learning how to dance in the rain.”
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The Picasso Award Who is the most prolific doodler in the office? You are undoubtedly familiar with that individual.
#19
The Early Bird Who arrives at work first every single day? Isn't it about time they felt some appreciation? As a treat, gift them an alarm clock or, in keeping with the early bird theme, gummy worms! Preferably sour ones to help them stay awake!
Bad Ass69 2 years ago
A Golden alarm clock maybe? They already have a regular one apparently! As far as gummy worms go. Better make sure they are not diabetic!! 🤔
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Five More Minutes Award This snarky award goes to the employee who arranges meetings on the hour, even though you are 100% sure they won't show up until at least five minutes after.
Jrdiver 2 years ago (edited)
This one is the they are supposed to get you the award not you give them one....or at least if it isn't, should be
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Coffeepot’s Best Pal Regardless of the time of day, you can always find this employee in the break room standing next to a coffee machine. Print this "award" on a coffee mug to fully embrace the idea!
ShockSandSniper_ 2 years ago
yo pal! i've ot another 423,018,597,613 allons of coffee for you to down in 0.0012 seconds!
#22
Super Snacker Award Whenever you are chatting with them, they are eating. Eating while at a meeting. This award is for that always-munching coworker of yours.
lisa m 2 years ago
I had a coworker in the next cubicle who ate so loudly and a gazillion yogurts, Its actually a tging that someone can be loud eating yogurt i wanted to strangle her
Clair Marie 2 years ago
I actually cringed reading your comment! That would definitely drive me bonkers!
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Gold Medalist Everyone at work knows someone who exercises during lunchtime or goes to the gym right after their shift. Even though they aren't Olympians, anyone who can work for eight hours AND exercise deserves a gold medal.
#24
The Multitasker Everyone works with someone who insists on utilizing two displays at once. It's time to congratulate those multitaskers.
#25
The Question Asker This coworker always appears to know just what to inquire about and when. They excel in communication, whether finding out about your weekend plans or getting to the point in a meeting.
#26
Always In Style Award Many individuals enjoy dressing nicely for work. However, this coworker dresses exceptionally stylishly. This award is for the employee who lives to dress up.
#27
The Birthday Tracker Award This award is given to the teammate who always remembers to wish someone a happy birthday! They are way quicker to remind us of someone’s birthday than a notification on Facebook.
#28
Coffee Spiller Award The workday would not be complete without coffee. And those who spill it are a part of it. In reality, someone is always a bit more skilled than the rest in accidentally spilling coffee. This prestigious award goes to that coworker.
#29
Office Bestie Award Regardless of how long they have worked there, this individual somehow knows every person at the workplace.
#30
Good Samaritan Award They'll give you their lunch, pick up your kid from school or jump-start your car. This compassionate coworker makes you smile in tense moments and saves you from losing it every day.
#31
The One Liner Whether at a meeting or over coffee, this individual never fails to deliver a line worth remembering.
#32
The 4:00 p.m. Star This coworker is still going strong at the end of the day while everyone else's performance is steadily declining.
#33
Bad Signal Award This award goes to the person who spends more time attempting to join their Zoom or Google Hangouts meeting than participating in them.
#34
Smelliest Lunch Award This prize goes to the person whose lunch you can always smell from miles away before you have even seen it. And you can still smell it hours after it has been devoured.
tom qwerty 2 years ago (edited)
see also. coworker microwaved a ghost pepper
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#36
The Empty Fridge Award This is an award for the employee who (somehow) always knows when the office fridge has been restocked. It's almost like they can tell once the food delivery person enters the building.
#37
PTO Prince or Princess Save this award for the employee who always travels, shares stunning pictures on social media, and makes everyone in the office jealous.
#38
The Code Red Award Everyone knows they can turn to this individual in a pinch. This coworker has all the solutions to your sticky situations!
#39
The Calendar Color-Coder This coworker has a calendar that documents every spare minute of their day. As a reward, give them a brand-new planner!
#40
The Notetaker If you zone out in a meeting, you know this coworker has your back with their immaculate notes. To thank them for their service, give them a customized notebook.
#41
Leaky Headphones Award Some individuals make listening to music through their headphones a shared experience. This prize goes to the listener with the loudest volume!
#42
Gossipmonger Award Some folks simply can’t help themselves. This award is an excellent approach to calling them out and hopefully stopping rumors from spreading around the workplace.
#43
The Case of the Mondays Award This award refers to the character from "Office Space" who is always in the worst mood on Mondays.
#44
The Honorary Mechanic Your poor coworker might pass for a mechanic, given how frequently their car has needed repair. All that car trouble should be made easier with a golden wrench!
#45
The Dish Destroyer Let's face it, there would be a mountain of dishes in the workplace sink if you didn't have this coworker. For a quirky reward, spray-paint a dish sponge gold!
#46
Gourmet Lunch Award This coworker cooks a different meal for lunch every single day. Make their award a golden plate for the recipient to enjoy lunch on.
#47
The Silver Lining Award Somehow, this coworker constantly keeps things upbeat. They always seem to be in a good mood! Though, not sure where their mental health is at.
Terry Tobias 2 years ago
That would be me. In the rare occurrence that I wasn't smiling, people would almost seem annoyed or concerned about me. Most didn't know about my mental health disorder.
#48
Lengthiest Messages Email, Slack, or just dropping by your desk — it will take this person a while to tell you what they have to say.
#49
The Meeting Hater Everyone appreciates this coworker because they have the guts to not set up a meeting. Without one, they'll figure it out!
#50
Zoom Call Faux Pas Award This award is for the individual who has turned up to a Zoom call in their PJs or wasn't aware they had joined the call and were still squabbling with their parents/partner.
Tucker Cahooter 2 years ago
I turn my video off. They don't need to see me and I don't need to see them
#51
Energizer Bunny Award Those with a lot to contribute are needed in the workplace. Their motivation is contagious. The Energizer Bunny Award is given to those who contribute to maintaining high energy levels in the workplace.
#52
Night Owl Award The Night Owl Award is given to the employee who does the most late-night work.
#53
Personal Space Invader Award Working together allows people to develop closer relationships. However, some invade your personal space and boundaries way too frequently. And this honor (and a polite warning) goes to the person who does it the most.
#54
Ear to the Ground Award You can guarantee this individual is aware of any exciting events in your city and has already made reservations.
#55
On-a-Call Award Even though it could be two in the morning, this coworker always asks you to hold for a moment while they are on another call.
#56
The Event Planner This award is given to the team member who is the most valiant organizer. Without them, there would be no events held at your workplace.
#57
Stepped Out of Bed Award The employee ready to dress down receives the Stepped Out Of Bed Award.
#58
Chatty Cathy Award There are people in every organization who like chatting. However, some people enjoy talking endlessly. And you are all too familiar with that person. They deserve the Chatty Cathy Award.
#59
How Was Your Weekend Award This honor goes to the cubicle neighbor, who is always a pleasure to have around and discuss your weekend with.
#60
Catch Me If You Can Award How do I reach out to them? God knows. There are evasive individuals like this in every office. And with a wink and a smile, that’s precisely whom this award celebrates.
#61
Runway Award This person's business attire is always runway-ready, no matter the weather. They also have a lovely perfume.
#62
The Laser Focus No matter what is happening in the office, this individual remains entirely focused on the task at hand.
#63
The Nomad Award This individual will be wandering your office looking for new sources of inspiration. They constantly seek the ideal spot to get in the zone and complete their task.
#64
Head in the Sand Award Do you work with a coworker that is clueless about everything going on around them? Every workplace has at least one person who fits the description. This award goes to them.
#65
Photo Album Award The employee with the most pictures on their desk deserves this honor. Get them a new photo frame as the prize!
#66
Nameless Award For that employee who, after years spent at the company, just can't seem to remember anyone's name.
#67
The One Word Replier Award Some people simply prefer to speak less. They mainly respond with monosyllabic words. That kind of person deserves this honor.
#68
The Order Up Award This award goes to that foodie coworker who can't wait for the lunch break. They are easy to identify because they enjoy eating out or getting takeout for lunch.
#69
The Clock Award As soon as that clock strikes lunchtime or 5 p.m., whichever comes, this employee is gone from the building.
#70
The New Hobby Award This award goes to the coworker who constantly experiments with new hobbies. They can go from knitting one week to golfing the next.
#71
Every Department Award This award should go to that versatile coworker. This employee can finish any work. We're not sure what you should gift them. Besides a day off, to be quite honest.
#72
The Bean King or Queen This award is slightly different from Coffeepot's Best Friend — give it to the coworker who refuses to drink the office coffee.
#73
The Sports Fan This colleague doesn't even bother to finish their work if it's football or basketball season. They abandon everything on the field. You just have to accept it and don't expect much from them if there's a match going on.
#74
Pop Culture Expert This award is given to a coworker who consistently performs the arduous task of keeping the office updated with popular culture. Even if nobody asked.
#75
The Super Fan You have to respect this coworker's commitment. They adore what they love, and everyone knows it, whether it's a TV show or a music artist.
#76
The Free Finder This individual is always taking advantage of the extra perks offered by your employer, whether they be free lunches or office supplies.
#77
Most Likely To Have Thought Of That Award This award goes to the coworker who foresees everything and is always ready for the worst. Put together a goofy "Office Doomsday" kit for them.
#78
Walking Wikipedia Award The Walking Wikipedia Award is given to a coworker who is equally as clever as (or smarter than) Wikipedia.
#79
The Opera Singer Award The Opera Singer Award is given to the workplace crooner who sings the loudest, and it's not that bad, actually.
#80
Little Miss (or Mister) Sunshine Award Working in an environment where folks have good things to grin about is a pleasure. Then there is one worker whose smile is like a warm welcome from the sun! This award goes to them.
#81
Old Timer Award At least a little appreciation should be given to the employee with the most illustrious history with the company. The honor that does that is the Old Timer Award.
#82
Rookie of the Year Award The Rookie of the Year Award is given to newcomers who immediately establish themselves as rock stars within the company.
#83
Echo Chamber Award This person agrees with whatever the boss says. This sort of follower exists in every office. The Echo Chamber Award is a fun way to let them know you see what they are doing.
Robert Hebert 2 years ago
The character in a movie/tv-show whose job it is to repeat what the computer just said...
#84
Appointment Maker This individual always has a scheduled appointment, whether to have their wisdom teeth removed (how many can you have??) or to see the veterinarian. Create a little sign on their desk for them!
#85
Celebration Award This coworker is always prepared to celebrate, whether it is someone's birthday, name-day, anniversary, or a random holiday. Buy extra wrapping paper for them!
#86
Me, Myself and I Award Some coworkers just like bragging about their lives, their kids, and everything else. They are proud of themselves and hence deserve this award.
#87
The Motivational Quote Guru Award This honor is given to the teammate who is a master motivator. They will always have plenty of Pinterest quotes up their sleeve.
#88
The Firestarter Award Some people like stirring up controversy and making others uncomfortable. This award goes to them.
#89
Eager Beaver Award Some people have an uncanny ability to accept (and complete) any assignment. Always offer their hand to help. Always request extra work. Those are rare. They merit being toasted.
#90
Office Parent Award Some coworkers are more empathetic than others. They always recall everyone’s birthdays. They are, essentially, the parents of the office. This award goes to the very best kind of coworker.
#91
Duct Tape Award Every organization has a select group of individuals who can be relied upon to put things right and solve issues that arise. The Duct Tape Award is given to the individual who enjoys fixing things.
#92
The Holiday King or Queen The seasonal decorations on this coworker's desk always remind you what season it is! Don't need to look at the calendar, really.
#93
The Number Cruncher The person who always finds room somewhere on the budget deserves this honor.
#94
The Coach This colleague will boost you when needed to get back into the game. Get a whistle for them!
#95
Mimicry Master Award This award is given to a performer who enjoys and excels in mimicking others.
#96
Idea Hamster Award To the coworker who comes up with ideas at the drop of a hat gets this award.
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