Employee Recognition Made Easy: SharePoint Celebration Web Parts

Celebrate your team’s achievements and milestones with SharePoint Celebration Web Parts — the easiest way to bring employee recognition directly into your organization’s intranet. This guide showcases how modern businesses can use SharePoint to create an engaging, appreciation-driven culture where every success is seen and celebrated.

In this pin, you’ll explore how Celebration Web Parts can be added to your SharePoint pages to highlight birthdays, work anniversaries, employee spotlights, and team achievements in visually appealing formats. The visuals feature clean, modern layouts that include employee photos, custom messages, animations, and interactive designs that help bring energy and positivity to your digital workspace.

These web parts are designed to make recognition a seamless part of the everyday intranet experience. Instead of relying on external tools or manual announcements, you can automate recognition posts, integrate them with Microsoft 365 user data, and display real-time updates on your home page or team site. This helps HR teams and communication managers keep engagement consistent while saving time.

You’ll also see examples of how different organizations use SharePoint Celebration Web Parts — from small teams displaying monthly award winners to large enterprises highlighting global employee achievements. The flexibility of these web parts allows you to customize colors, icons, and templates to match your company’s brand and tone.

Beyond recognition, these tools also serve as a powerful morale booster, encouraging peer appreciation and social connection in hybrid or remote workplaces. Employees feel seen and valued, which directly contributes to higher satisfaction, retention, and collaboration.

The pin also covers setup and customization tips, showing how to embed Celebration Web Parts into communication sites or departmental dashboards. With just a few clicks, you can connect to existing employee data or manually add recognition posts that stand out visually and emotionally.

This is perfect for HR professionals, SharePoint site owners, and digital workplace designers who want to enhance company culture and foster engagement through modern, interactive design. It’s also a great starting point for teams using Power Automate or Viva Engage to integrate automated recognition workflows that sync with SharePoint displays.

By the end of this guide, you’ll see how SharePoint Celebration Web Parts can transform your intranet into a lively, people-focused hub that promotes appreciation, connection, and community.

Make recognition effortless, visible, and fun — start celebrating success right where your employees work every day.

1. Employee Recognition Made Easy:
SharePoint Celebration Web Parts
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Celebrations are the heartbeat of workplace culture.
Whether it’s a birthday, a work anniversary, or simply
welcoming a new colleague, these moments create
opportunities to connect, appreciate, and build stronger
bonds across teams. But in busy workplaces, it’s easy to let
these special days slip by unnoticed.

2. That’s where Celebration Web Parts come in bringing
birthdays, anniversaries, and milestones right onto
your intranet. With simple, elegant, and engaging designs,
they make it effortless to recognize your people and spread
positivity with just one click.
All-in-One Celebrations Web Part
Web Part Title at the Top Left - A clear, customizable
title so employees instantly know what the section is
about.
Tabbed Navigation - Switch effortlessly between
Birthdays, Work Anniversaries, and New Joiners with
dedicated tabs.

3. Employee Cards in a Clean Box Layout - Each person
being celebrated gets their own spotlight in a
beautifully organized card.
Profile Image - Displays the employee’s photo to make
celebrations more personal and recognizable.
Celebration Type - Clearly shows whether it’s a
Birthday, Work Anniversary, or a New Joiner being
introduced.
Employee Details - Includes the employee’s name and
designation, giving context and recognition.
Send Greeting Button - A one-click “Send Greeting”
button that directly opens Outlook, allowing colleagues
to instantly send warm wishes or a welcome note.
Celebrations in a Vertical View

4. Web Part Title on Top - A clear heading that
immediately tells you what the section is about.
Vertical List Layout - All employees celebrating a
Birthday or Work Anniversary are neatly displayed in a
vertical order.
Profile Picture on the Left - Each employee’s photo is
placed on the left for quick recognition.
Employee Information in the Center
1. Displays the name and designation for context.
2. Includes a Send Greeting button that opens Outlook
so you can instantly share wishes.

5. Date on the Right - Clearly shows the date of the
birthday or work anniversary, so you never miss a
celebration.
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Honoring Loyalty with the Work Anniversaries
Web Part

6. Clear Title on Top - The section is neatly labeled “Work
Anniversaries”, so employees instantly know what’s
being celebrated.
Employee Spotlight Card - Each team member
celebrating a milestone is showcased in an elegant
card layout.
Includes the employee’s name and designation for
quick recognition.
Personalized Milestone Message - A celebratory
message highlights the number of years completed,
making recognition feel meaningful and tailored.
Emojis and fun visuals add an extra touch of warmth.

7. Profile Image - A professional photo puts the spotlight
directly on the employee being celebrated.
Easy Navigation - Left and right navigation arrows
allow you to scroll through multiple anniversaries
without missing anyone.
Send Greetings Button - With just one click, the Send
Greetings button opens Outlook so colleagues can
share personal wishes instantly.

8. Simple & Elegant Birthday Web Part
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Employee Card Design - Each birthday star is
highlighted in a clean, minimal card layout.

9. Includes the employee’s profile photo, name, and
designation for instant recognition.
Personalized Greeting - A warm “Happy Birthday!”
message is displayed prominently to make the
employee feel special.
Send Greetings Button - A bright “Send Greetings”
button lets colleagues quickly send wishes through
Outlook with just one click.
Simple Yet Impactful Layout - The design is elegant
and focused, ensuring the employee is at the center of
attention.
A Fun & Festive Birthday Web Part

10. Personalized Employee Highlight
1. Features the employee’s name and profile photo
in a central, easy-to-spot card.
2. A warm “Hey” greeting adds a friendly, personal
touch.
Festive Design Elements
1. Fun balloon graphics frame the layout, instantly
giving a celebratory vibe.
2. A soft background color keeps the design light and
engaging.

11. Bold Birthday Message: The “Happy Birthday!”
message is highlighted prominently, ensuring the
employee feels recognized.
Send Greetings Button: A bright “Send Greetings”
button allows colleagues to quickly open Outlook and
send personal wishes.
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Profile Image - A clear portrait of Shameera with a
confident smile. Maintains a professional yet
approachable feel.
Occasion Tag (Top-right - “Tomorrow”) - Indicates a
special occasion (likely birthday/anniversary)
happening the next day.
Helps teammates prepare greetings in advance.
Navigation Icon ( )
→
 - Allows users to browse to the
next profile. Enhances interaction and user
engagement.
Name & Designation - Bold and prominent
("Shameera Chandramouli"). Designation Displayed as
UIUX Designer, immediately clarifying her role.

13. Bright green block at the bottom separates text details
from the photo. Improves readability and creates
visual balance.
Send Greetings Button (Black) - Call-to-action with
contrasting black color for emphasis.
Positioned centrally for easy access.
Rounded Card Design - Rounded corners add a
modern and friendly design aesthetic.
Makes the card visually softer compared to sharp-
edged layouts.

14. Employee Celebration Card
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Profile Image - A professional headshot of Alan
Mathews, smiling confidently in formal attire. It builds
a personal connection and makes the card visually
engaging.
Navigation Icon ( )
→

15. A circular arrow button that suggests there are more
profiles to view. Encourages interaction and browsing
through other team members’ cards.
Name & Designation - Bold and centered ("ALAN
MATHEWS") for instant identification. Designation
Clearly stated as HR Assistant to highlight his role.
Location - Displays "United States" to indicate the
work location. Useful in global teams where employees
are spread across regions.
Send Greetings Button (Green) - Call-to-action (CTA)
button with text "Send Greetings".
Bright green color attracts attention and emphasizes
positivity. Encourages colleagues to send
birthday/work anniversary wishes.
Decorative Elements - Small colorful icons and
greeting card graphics add a celebratory vibe.
Creates a friendly and engaging design beyond just
professional details.
Conclusion
Celebrating people should never be an afterthought. With
these beautifully designed Web Parts whether it’s for
birthdays, work anniversaries, or welcoming new joiners
you can bring a touch of joy, recognition, and connection
right into your intranet.

16. From simple and elegant layouts to festive, colorful designs,
each Web Part offers its own unique way to make
employees feel valued. And with features like one-click
greetings through Outlook, celebrating milestones
becomes effortless for everyone.
Because at the end of the day, it’s not just about dates on a
calendar it’s about creating a culture of appreciation where
every milestone counts.