Dedicated to the memory of William J. Chen 1942 — 2025 Whose gift made this wing possible.
FireTrophyAwards & Recognition
Donor recognition wording — honored, not transactional.
Donor recognition pieces commemorate generosity. The wording should name the donor (or the memorial recipient), the cause supported, and — when appropriate — the year or campaign. Avoid transactional framing ("thank you for your gift of $X"); favor enduring framing ("in honor of", "dedicated to"). Give us the donor name, the gift purpose, and a tone, and we'll draft five inscription options.
How they read on a finished piece
Worked examples.
Three sample inscriptions for the donor recognition category, to anchor expectations before you generate your own.
In honor of the Patterson Family for their stewardship of this school through three generations.
Awarded to The Whitman Foundation in recognition of a decade of partnership with the children of this community.