When someone close to you achieves something that deserves recognition, you need to have a nice stash of congratulations messages at the ready. Of course, you can always send or say a simple “cheers”, but it’s not always sufficient. That’s where this list comes in, to inspire your creative mind and touch your colleague’s, friend’s, or family member’s heart with a heartwarming congratulations message.
Suggestions on this list vary from funny messages and reminders to thank those who were always there for you (it’s Google, SparkNotes, and UberEats) to inspiring quotes from people like Leonardo Da Vinci, Confucius, and Mahatma Gandhi. Of course, depending on the occasion and the person, the message might differ. Perhaps you have a special occasion that requires an absolutely unique approach. If so, this list will be a great help as inspiration to come write your own congratulations message.
With no further ado, dive into our collection of congratulations quotes and wishes, vote for your favorites, and celebrate whoever achieved a great milestone in their lives! If you’re specifically looking for funny birthday wishes or congratulations for the newlyweds, you can find those in our previous posts.
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Not many occasions call for a dancing unicorn to serve champagne, but this one does. Great job!
Every time you hit a wall, you climbed it. Every time you made a mistake, you learned from it. Every time you stumbled, you got up again. And that’s what makes you great.
Every time you fell down at the trampoline park, you bounced back.
The way you run after your dreams is truly inspiring.
Don’t forget to thank those who were always there for you: Google, SparkNotes and Uber Eats!
“It had long since come to my attention that people of accomplishment rarely sat back and let things happen to them. They went out and happened to things.” - Leonardo da Vinci
I’m putting your achievement into a song. What rhymes with GOAT?
I totally plan to brag about you to anyone who will listen, so be prepared to be embarrassed.
"Try not to become a man of success, but rather try to become a man of value." - Albert Einstein
Congrats is a small word for a big deal!
Playing poker with 25 people at once is another way of saying Big Deal!
Now is really not the time to say “I told you so”…But I knew you could do it! (I told you so!)
Are you trying to make everyone jealous? If so, it’s working! But in all seriousness, congrats!
Time to hire a cleaning crew — someone has to clean up all that glass after you shattered the ceiling.
Yeah! Congrats! (But on a serious note, if you do have to clean up broken glass, please be careful. It is very easy to cut yourself. And never throw broken glass away in the regular trash. Someone may “push it down “ to “make more room “ in the garbage can and wind up with a serious cut.)
There’s nothing better than seeing good things happen to good people. I am just thrilled for you.
It takes a special person to weather the storms and keep smiling until they reach the top.
Beautiful sentiment. But kind of a mixed metaphor. You don’t really reach the “top” of a storm after you weather it. Maybe “Now you have arrived “?
Success is always sweet — but it’s even sweeter when you’ve worked so hard for it. Amazing job!
“Congratulations! Today is your day. You’re off to great places. You’re off and away!” — Dr. Seuss
We’re celebrating your success today because you made it happen with your belief, confidence, hard work and dedication.
After watching you work so hard on your project, I know that you genuinely deserved this win. Congratulations on finishing your project and earning such high honors.
Congratulations! That is an excellent job! You are amazing, the one with fearless spirit and never ending energy. You deserve the finest and you are worth the best of everything.
“Success is the fruit of good ideas pursued with energy, intelligence, and determination. No wonder you’re doing so well! Congratulations!”
"It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop." - Confucius
This is how I would be congratulated if I am ever successful. “You’re unbelievably slow, but you eventually did it. P.S. the nursing home is over there.” 😜
"It’s time to celebrate all the hard work that led to this joyful occasion." - Sheryl Sandberg
Congratulations on this well-earned triumph! I hope you keep climbing onto the ladder of success!
It’s that time again: You keep being awesome, and I keep saying congratulations. So… Congratulations!
I’m so proud of you, I could burst. Also, just to be clear, I totally plan to ride your coattails.
After telling you two to get a room for years, you finally did. Congrats on your new home!
This one would be best to use when someone actually gets a new home. I would not use it for when someone got promoted at their job.
You’re the very definition of success. No, really — we added your picture to the dictionary next to the word “success.”
We know that success like this involves a lot of blood, sweat and tears. Um, it might be time for a shower! Just kidding - congrats!
If you keep adding feathers to your cap, you’re going to need a new hat! Congrats on your most recent win.
We always knew you could reach whatever heights you aspired to. Congratulations on this amazing achievement.
There is nothing sweeter than the success that comes from hard work. Enjoy every bit of it!
We are so proud of you, but more important, we hope you are proud of yourself and all you’ve achieved.
Today, everyone knows you’re a winner, but you’ve been a winner every step of the way to me. Well done!
Today we’re celebrating your achievement, but we celebrate who you are every day. We’re so proud of you!
You’ve worked so hard for this, and we’re so proud of you. No matter what life brings, remember that we’ll always have your back.
You’re a shining example of how to achieve anything through dedication and perseverance. Congratulations, superstar!
You kept your feet on the ground and your eyes on the stars. Congrats on achieving your dreams.
And your hands on the wheel, and your head in the game, and your ears open, and your hips don’t lie.
Your success today all comes down to you. You didn’t wait to get what you wanted — you went out there and found it.
Your hard work inspires me, your determination motivates me and your success makes me so happy. Congratulations on the results of all your hard work.
The hard days made you stronger, and the good days got you further. Through it all, you showed up with a smile on your face. You deserve all your success!
“There is no one magic move or secret that creates victory, but lots of little items that when added together can make you victorious.” — Bill Toomey
I'm so thrilled to hear that you reached your goal. You inspire by having such ambitious dreams, then putting in the hard work to achieve them.
Congratulations on your incredible success! I always knew you could do it, and I'm incredibly proud of you.
I saw you work so hard every day to achieve this accomplishment, and I can’t think of anyone who deserves it more. You set an amazing example for everyone.
Cheers to you for a job well done! No one can compare to your creativity and passion, and it's no surprise that you've become so successful.
You overcame so many obstacles to achieve this win. Your perseverance is an inspiration to everyone you meet, and you earned all the rewards coming your way.
You worked so hard and pushed your abilities to the limit to make this success happen. Congratulations!
Congratulations on the amazing news! This is an incredible milestone and you deserve the spotlight to celebrate the moment.
Ever since I met you, I knew you had a special quality that deserved top recognition. I'm proud of you!
This is an amazing achievement that you can use to push your career even further. You deserve all the attention and opportunities this brings your way.
I can't wait to celebrate you winning this award! I know this has been a goal of yours for a long time, and you finally earned it. You're a true inspiration.
Congratulations. Finally, you did it, so proud of you. My wishes are with you, keep smiling and keep shining bright in your life always. Great achievement!
Congratulations on completing your goal, may you set higher benchmarks for others to follow!
Congratulations on your victory! Big hugs and claps for you mate.
It’s always great to see such ambition around, hope you get the best. Heartiest congratulations!
Congratulations dear! You have once again demonstrated that hard work and good planning is what attracts success. Here are my best wishes for you.
My heartiest congratulations! May the joy and happiness of this day remain with you forever! You have made your family and friends proud.
Many-many congratulations for the wonderful performance. You have done an incredible job and you deserve this.
There is nothing more inspiring and beautiful than seeing you reaching new heights and touching new milestones. Congrats!
Woo Hoo! Good for you! Congrats!
"Often when you think you’re at the end of something, you’re at the beginning of something else." - Fred Rogers
You know I don’t need an excuse to break out a bottle of wine, but this occasion truly calls for it. Cheers!
Congratulations — you got through the easiest four years of life. It’s all uphill from here!
You worked hard and achieved your goal. Now we’re going to help you savor your success. Yep, dinner’s on us!
By the time you finish reading this, you’ll be covered in confetti. Congratulations!
You really have to stand right next to the person with a handful of confetti for this one to work.
This might be one of the best days of your life so far, but there are so many more to come. Well done!
You’ve shown us the way to work, the way to be and the way to shine. Way to go!
From the moment you started, you decided to succeed — and today you have. Congratulations!
It takes courage and vision to achieve your dreams, and you’re filled to the brim with both.
Your success is proof that being yourself and doing your best can take you all the way to the top.
First, you predicted a great future for yourself — then, you created it. I’m so proud of you!
Your unique perspective and mindset were truly an asset as you earned this award. Congratulations on your prize!
I hope you’re as happy as we are about this success! This award is so impressive and it couldn’t have gone to a more brilliant person.
“The foundation stones for a balanced success are honesty, character, integrity, faith, love, and loyalty.” — Zig Ziglar
Congratulations, daughter/son — you turned out perfectly. You must have the greatest parents in the world! (You’re welcome.)
