FREE Sports Appreciation Certificate Templates

Yes, appreciation certificates are awards. This is because appreciation certificates are given to a recipient as a way of acknowledging or recognizing his/her excellence or dedication towards something. 

The following are the elements of a standard appreciation certificate's:

1. Name and logo of the organization presenting the certificate
2. Title of the certificate (Certificate of Appreciation) 
3. Recipient's full name
4. Description of the recipient's excellence or achievement
5. Name and signature of authorized superiors and executives.

There are several commendable paper materials for certificate printing. However, the most common and considered by many as the best stationery for printing certificates is parchment paper. 

There's really not much difference between an appreciation certificate and a recognition certificate. Both of them are documents that acknowledge the recipient's significant feat.

Certificates hold value and are enough to keep the receiver proud of their achievements. With that said, it's important to properly store them to preserve the quality. One of the best ways to do that is by laminating them or by placing them inside a picture frame.