The Prize is Right for Ultimate Motivation March 01, 2007 From trendy home goods to the latest gadgets, S&MM presents some of the hottest incentive awards for 2007.
By Maggie Rauch
Need an award to put front and center that will inspire the whole division to compete for the rest of the year? Or do you just want a way to recognize a hardworking rep who recently solved a client's dilemma? Whether your deserving employee is a rookie or a veteran, an amateur chef or a weekend warrior, one of these options is sure to fit the bill.
Stemless Cabernet/Merlot Glasses
Celebrate a rep's latest achievement by giving them something unique to toast with. These stemless Cabernet/Merlot glasses will stand out at a dinner party, and pack into cupboards more easily than traditional glasses.
Want to treat a sales star to a dinner they can share with their family in the comfort of their own home, with a choice between gourmet steak and lobster? Lobster Gram has entered the gift card market, with a card that can be customized with your corporate logo.
Is there a better motivator than caffeine? Most of the salespeople on your team probably start the day with a hot cup of joe, so offering this top-of-the-line coffee machine as a prize should bring out the best in any competition. With automated settings, your reps can make their coffee just as strong and hot as they like it, and a 64-ounce tank means that they only need to refill the water every 40 cups.
Garmin Etrex Legend CX A hand-held GPS is becoming the must-have gadget for outdoors enthusiasts. And for a road warrior sales rep, it's sure to come in handy on the job as well. Whether they use it to find their way around the trails on a Montana fishing trip, or to plot their course to a sales call in Philadelphia, the bright display on this waterproof GPS device will help them reach their destination in time.
Accelerator Watch Corporate wellness initiatives are sure to continue their popularity in 2007, and fitness products reinforce the company's commitment to employees' health. The Accelerator measures speed, distances, calories burned and steps taken. Whether it's used to reward someone for business results or for winning an office weight-loss contest, this watch should provide a little added motivation for reaching an ambitious goal.
Movie buff or not, most would agree that popping in a DVD is a great way to pass the time on a long flight. Toshiba's SD-P2800 player weighs 2.65 pounds and has a nine-inch screen. The widescreen format is perfect for movies, but it can also display pictures and play music. The device can be hooked up to an external monitor for viewing at home or in a hotel room.
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