What is the Value of Recognition?

Research findings show that formal, informal and day-to-day recognition programs, when linked to the organizations values and goals, can create a culture of recognition that enhances employee engagement, performance and retention. Recognition Professionals International, is an international non-profit association of employers existing to study, develop and promote systems that enhance employee engagement and performance through employee recognition.

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2010 Motivation Show

October 12-14, 2010 | Chicago, IL

The Motivation Show is your once-a-year opportunity for FACE-TO-FACE strategic sourcing of recognition and incentive products and services

  • Connect with 1,000 suppliers
    View the exhibitors. Select the suppliers you want to meet with. Request an appointment.
  • Learn from 50 seminars
    View the seminars by learning track or day. Select the topics of most interest. Reserve your seat.
  • Network with your peers
    View the schedule of special events. Select those that fit your schedule. Add to your Show calendar.

Click here for a FREE Exhibit Hall Badge. RPI Members save 50% on Full-Conference registration ($145 value)

In Today’s Economy, Your People Are Your Competitive Advantage…
Whether you’re a CEO, or a sales, meeting, or human resource professional, The Motivation Show will inspire you to start managing the engagement of your employees and customers as a business asset – resulting in improved performance and increased profits.

  • To register for CRP II, III, IV at the Motivation Show, click here.
  • To register for CRP I online, click here - 50% savings for members through September 30.

Save the Date for the 14th Annual Conference!

May 1-4, 2011
Grand Hyatt San Antonio
San Antonio, TX

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Call for Presentations - Apply Today!

RPI invites you to submit your topic for consideration as a conference speaker. RPI members look to the conference as a powerful learning experience that helps them grow both professionally and personally. These presentations will focus on strategies and tactics to motivate employees through recognition, program measurement & performance improvement, company/organizational benefits of a recognition program, and related topics. Click here for details.

S Max BrownKeynote Speaker

S. Max Brown - VP Organizational Learning, Recognition Management Institute

In the last ten years, Max has made nearly one thousand presentations in locations all around the world.  He’s taken clients rappelling off the Great Wall of China, facilitated at the Parliament of World Religions Conference in Spain, and even survived a severe winter presentation in Regina, Saskatchewan. With his experience in leadership training, speaking, and facilitating around the world, Max brings a global perspective to the challenge of motivating people.  Max laces his presentations with stories and examples that inspire people to act. Audiences at companies such as American Express, GE, HSBC, and Jones Apparel have raved about his interactive, engaging style. As a result, he travels 200,000 miles per year to deliver presentations to clients around the globe! In addition, Max is Co-Host of weekly radio program, Real Recognition Radio. Contact Max at 877-336-9601 or  email SMaxBrown@RealRecognition.com.

All About Certification

A vital part of any professional's growth and development is access to an educational environment that offers the appropriate knowledge and skill set. RPI has established performance standards and criteria for our emerging profession that produce bottom line results. With these outcomes in mind, it is our intent to provide our members the educational opportunities and training necessary to achieve next level excellence and expertise. Get more certification information on the Certification page.

Ask An Expert

Submit your questions on the recognition industry to have the answer featured in the "Ask an Expert" column of Incentive Magazine. Email questions to AskRPIExpert@recognition.org.

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Recognition Professionals International (RPI) and SalesForceXP Media Announce Suppliers Directory Partnership

The RPI Suppliers Directory will first appear in print in the September/October issue of SalesForceXP magazine, and online at www.SalesForceXP.com. It will provide SalesForceXP’s 24,000-plus sales manager audience a list of awards, trophy and recognition suppliers for their new and ongoing incentive and rewards initiatives. SalesForceXP’s September/October issue has bonus distribution at the annual Chicago Motivation Show at McCormick place, Oct.12-14, 2010 (www.motivationshow.com).

All RPI supplier members will receive a complimentary listing comprised of their general contact information. For news release, click here.

CRP IV Course Offered

Join us on September 28 at the Maritz Headquarters in St. Louis for the CRP IV Course. Get details or register online HERE.

FREE White Paper

Download your FREE Best Practices White Paper - Management Responsibility Case Study.

On-Demand Webinar Archive is Active!

Members can visit the Webinars page to listen to past RPI webinars. Non-Members can purchase these webinars for a fee of $25 each.

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