Awards & Recognition

Add a professional touch to the awards and recognition you create for your employees, children or students with certificate paper that stand out. Choose parchment, linen, laid or card stock paper with or without borders to enhance the look of these documents. Staples offers several types of paper and ribbons for creating awards and other documents for display.

Choosing a Type of Certificate Paper
Card stock is thicker than regular copy paper, which improves its durability and reduces bleeding. This type of paper is available in a variety of thicknesses, colors, and finishes to make the certificates stand out when displayed. Another option is parchment writing paper. Parchment is available in light colors, such as white, off-white or antique gold. Paper that's aged gives the document a vintage look. Use light-colored paper for certificates so each award's lettering is visible from a distance.

Textured linen paper adds a classic look and feel to certificates and awards. An additional choice is laid paper, which stands out with horizontal and vertical ribs that run across it. Most types of certificate papers, including textured, are compatible with inkjet and laser printers.

Using Paper with Borders
You can laminate certificates that have a border and displays it without a frame or holder. Paper borders are a nice touch for certificates. These decorative borders are available with plain, straight lines with thicknesses that vary, as well as more elaborate designs such as stars, ribbons, flowers, snowflakes and leaves. Some borders are made of shiny foil for visual appeal.

Why Use an Acid-Free Certificate Paper?
To create certificates that will be on display for years without turning yellow, fading or disintegrating, choose a paper with a neutral pH of 7 or a higher pH because they are acid-free. This paper lasts longer than others when exposed to light and air; archival paper is acid-free for this reason.

Should You Use Certificate Paper Kits?
Most certificate paper kits come with different types of paper as well as gold or silver foil seals or ribbons. The foil seals are usually either blank or embossed with emblems and meaningful words. Ribbons come in a variety of colors, including black, red, white and blue. Kits are available in packages of 25 or 30, so you can issue multiple awards at once or keep them on hand to reward employees, students and children for excellent work.

How Should You Display Certificate Paper?
Keep your trophies, diplomas, and degrees on display in certificate holders. Many have clear glass or plastic covers to protect documents from dirt, air, and other elements. These frames add a touch of style to borderless certificates. Choose award holders with wood, metal or plastic frames.

Some diploma and degree holders have thick covers that you can flip open for display and close for storing. Most frames use wood, cardboard or plastic backings with metal clips to secure the certificate inside the holder and a wall hook to hang it. They often can display the document horizontally or vertically. Staples carries a wide selection of awards and recognition items, as well as great office supplies and school supplies. More Less

Gartner Studios Certificate Multi Pack

Item : 1480354 / Model : 74933

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Size: 8.5" x 11"
Custom Print: Yes
Features: Great for Awards, Recognition, and Acknowledgement that are Sure to become Keepsakes

$4.27 $5.69

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Geographics ® Certificate For Copiers, Laser And Inkjet Printers, Blue, 8 1/2"(W) x 11"(L), 50/Pack

Item : 901469 / Model : GEO20008

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Paper Weight: 60 lbs.
Paper Size: 8 1/2"(W) x 11"(L)
Conventional border design printed on acid-free parchment paper

$8.69

50/Pack

Premium Award Certificates, Gold

Item : 487916 / Model : 36004-S

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Printed on 80-lb. paper
Perfect for recognizing employees, students and coworkers
8 1/2" x 11", 15/Pack

$5.99 $7.99

15/Pack

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Great Papers® Certificate of Excellence, 18/Pack

Item : 496008 / Model : 930600PK3

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8.5"x11" sheet size
Fill-In Certificate
Gold Foil and Embossed

$10.49 $13.99

18/Pack

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Gartner Studios Foil Certificates

Item : 1480197 / Model : 74938

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Color: Silver
Size: 8.5" x 10.87"

$4.27 $5.69

15/Pack

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Gartner Studios Border Pattern Certificate

Item : 1480363 / Model : 74929

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Certificate Type: Foil Certificates
Color: Blue & White
Size: 8.5" x 11"

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Great Papers® Channel Gold Foil Border Certificate

Item : 431947 / Model : 963007

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Number of sheets: 15
60 lbs. cover stock
Acid and lignin free

$7.87 $10.49

15/Pack

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Great Papers® Ivory Faux-Parchment Certificate, 50/Pack

Item : 231931 / Model : 2014030

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8.5"X11"
These ivory faux-parchment papers are acid-free and lignin-free so they will not yellow or show any discoloration over time.
These attractive awards can be pre-printed or printed with your inkjet or laser for added convenience and efficiency

$6.74 $8.99

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SOUTHWORTH Certificate Jacket, Foil Enhanced, 9" X 12", 105 lb., Felt Finish, Navy, 5/Pack

Item : 709169 / Model : PF6

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Every certificate should be displayed in this handsome heavy-weight holder
Classic felt finish with elegant gold foil
Premium 105 lb. cover stock weight

$14.99

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Great Papers® Gold Foil Seal, 50/pack

Item : 460773 / Model : 901200

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1"
50 seals
Self-adhesive

$5.99

50/pack

Great Papers® Achievement Certificate, 18/Pack

Item : 766723 / Model : 20104237

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11" x 8-1/2"
1-3/4" embossed seal
65 lb. parchment paper witih gold metallic border

$10.49 $13.99

18/Pack

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Great Papers® Classic Crest Certificate Holders

Item : SS1056198

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Gold foil enhanced crest on front
12" x 9.375"
Holds 8 1/2" x 11" certificates

As low as $6.99

Award Certificate Holders

Item : SS1005123

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Available in black/gold and blue/gold
Four die-cut corner slots hold certificates in place
Vertical or horizontal format

As low as $11.99

Great Papers® Westminster Blue Parchment Certificate, 100/Pack (961032)

Item : 752490 / Model : 961032

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Number of sheets: 100
65 lbs. cover stock
Size: 8.5"(H) x 11"(W)

$9.67 $12.89

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SOUTHWORTH Foil Enhanced Parchment Certificates, 8 1/2" x 11", 24 lb., Parchment Finish, Ivory, 15/Pack

Item : 709122 / Model : CT1R

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Metallic foil-enhanced blue scallop design
24 lb. writing weight / 60lb. text weight
Easy to customize

$8.99 $11.99

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Great Papers® Gold Star Burst Foil Certificate Seals, 48/Pack

Item : 119156 / Model : 903418

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Not meant for inkjet or laser printers
Deep embossed design with the words Superior Excellence
60 lb label stock

$7.79

48/Pack

Geographics© Blank Recycled Foil Enhanced Award Certificates, 24-lb., Gold Stamped Flourish Design, 8 1/2"H x 11"W, 12/Pack

Item : GEO45492 / Model : 45492

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Each award measures 8 1/2"H x 11"W
Gold
No slots

$6.49

12/Pack

Geographics® Certificate/Document Cover, 12 1/2" x 9 3/4", Gray Metallic, 6/Pack (47400)

Item : GEO47400 / Model : 47400

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80 lb. linen stock certificate or document cover with gold foil stamp and die-cut slots. 12 1/2 x 9 3/4 cover for 8 1/2 x 11, 8 x 10 and A4 size inserts.
Premium document holders are perfect for certificates, photos, diplomas and more. 80-lb. linen textured cover stock with elegant foil stamped border. Die-cut slots hold 8-1/2 x 11, 8 x 10 or A4 size materials.
Brand: Geographics®

$18.49

6/Pack

JAM Paper® Round Circle Label Sticker Seals, 1 2/3 inch diameter, White, 120/pack (3147612193)

Item : 369642 / Model : 3147612193

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Size: 1.6"
Pack quantity: 120/pack
Material: Paper

$12.99

120/Pack

JAM Paper® Round Circle Label Sticker Seals, 2.5 inch diameter, White, 120/pack (2147615066)

Item : 369613 / Model : 2147615066

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Size: 2 1/2"
Pack quantity: 120/pack
Material: Paper

$14.99

120/Pack

Gartner Studios Certificate Seals 60ct

Item : 1480187 / Model : 77738

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Type: Award Seals
Color: Silver
Design: Classic

$3.74 $4.99

60/Pack

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Geographics Linen Certificate Covers, 12-1/2" x 9-3/4", 6/Pack, Navy

Item : 488435 / Model : GEO45332

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Holds 11" x 8 1/2", 10" x 8" or A4 documents and certificates
Present award certificates in these distinctive document covers
80 lb linen stock

$16.89

6/Pack

Great Papers® Star Gold Certificate Seal, 96/Pack

Item : 1234754 / Model : 903419PK2

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96 seals
1.75" x 1.75" embossed and gold foil die-cut certificate seals

$15.49

96/Pack

Geographics® Traditional Graduation Award Certificate, 8 1/2" x 11", Assorted, 40/Pack (48669)

Item : 2090730 / Model : 48669

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Traditional award certificate is perfect for recognizing special achievements, promotions and more
Size: 8 1/2"H x 11"W
Color: Assorted

$14.99

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