How to make award certificates for every student in your class
Open a student award certificate (it opens with {{Name}} ready), paste your class list, and add an award for each student if you like. You get one certificate per student; PNG images are free, and one printable PDF of the whole class comes with Teacher Pro.
No account needed to edit.
Templates to start from
Student award
A classic certificate with {{Name}} ready for your class list.
Certificate
Award certificate
A bold award layout for end-of-year and assemblies.
Certificate
Medal certificate
A medal design for achievement awards.
Certificate
Ribbon certificate
Bright and friendly for younger children.
Certificate
Award ideas for every student
| Learning | Character | Fun |
|---|---|---|
| Star Reader | Kindness Award | Best Laugh |
| Maths Whiz | Most Helpful | Creative Thinker |
| Super Scientist | Great Listener | Future Author |
| Most Improved Writer | Team Player | Class Comedian (kindly meant) |
| Problem Solver | Always Positive | Artist of the Year |
Give every student an award that's specific to them. A list of 25 different awards takes time, so start from the table above and add one line about what the student actually did: “for reading 40 books this year”.
What to write on a student award
- Award title: Certificate of Achievement, Student of the Month, or the award name itself.
- Student's name, the largest text after the title.
- What it's for, in one line.
- Class or school name, date, and your signature.
When to give awards
- End of term or school year, at a class celebration or assembly.
- Student of the week or month.
- Reading challenges, attendance, sports days, science fairs and competitions.
- Graduation from preschool, kindergarten or primary school.
Printing
- Certificates come in US Letter landscape (11 × 8.5 in) and A4 landscape.
- Card stock or parchment-style paper makes them feel special; check your printer's maximum paper weight.
- Print one test copy before the whole class.
Make it fair
- Keep a class list and tick students off as you write their award, so nobody is missed.
- Avoid awards that compare students or could embarrass someone (“Most talkative”).
- Present awards to everyone in the same way, at the same event.
For homeschool families
Certificates mark the end of a curriculum, a reading challenge or a project for homeschooled children too. Use the same steps with one name, or a co-op group's list.
How to make it in CatalogProFlow
- Open a student awardThe recipient line already says {{Name}}; the citation can be {{Award}} and the date {{Date}}.
- Paste your class listOpen Bulk create (it says “Make one for every student” in a classroom) and paste one student per line, or two columns (Name, Award) from your spreadsheet.
- Fill in what's the same for everyoneIf the date or signature line is the same for the whole class, type it once and it goes on every certificate.
- Check the previewLook for long names that need a smaller font, and fix spellings now.
- Download and printPNG images (one per student in a .zip) are free with an account; one printable PDF needs Teacher Pro or School. Your list is read in your browser to make the certificates.
Questions
How do I make certificates for my whole class?
Open a student award, paste your class list, and download. Each name becomes its own certificate.
Can each student get a different award?
Yes. Paste two columns (Name and Award) and each certificate gets that student's award.
Is it free?
Editing and PNG images for every student are free with an account. One printable PDF of the whole class needs Teacher Pro or School.
Are students' names stored?
The class list is read in your browser to make the certificates. Don't put other personal details on certificates.
What size are the certificates?
They come in US Letter landscape (11 × 8.5 in) and A4 landscape, which fit standard certificate frames and folders.
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