Keepsakes

Award Certificate Maker

Make a certificate that looks like it came from a proper awards ceremony. Write the title, the winner's name and why they earned it, add two signatures, then pick the border, paper and seal. It works just as well for a star student as for the colleague who keeps the office plant alive.

  • Free
  • No sign-up
  • 3× PNG & JPG
  • Share link
  • With sound
The Office of Outstanding Humans
Certificate
of Achievement
This certificate is proudly presented to
Alex Morgan

For heroic patience, flawless spreadsheet wizardry and keeping the office plant alive through yet another winter.

14 March 2026
Jordan Lee
Head of Everything
Sam Rivera
Chief Morale Officer
altftool.com

Ideas to try

Words

Short words fit the seal best.

Style

Border
Border & ink
Seal
Paper

Extras

Save & share

Exports are 3× resolution with no watermark. Links and saved designs keep your words and styles; photos stay on your device.

How to make a award certificate

  1. Name the award

    Type who issues it and the certificate title. Titles like “Certificate of Achievement” split into a large heading and an elegant second line on their own.

  2. Add the winner

    Enter the recipient's name, which is set in a flowing script, and a sentence or two explaining what the award is for.

  3. Sign and date it

    Fill in the date and two signature names with their titles. Leave a field empty if you only need one signature line.

  4. Style, award and download

    Choose a guilloche, classic, art deco or modern border, the ink colour, paper and seal, press Award it to stamp the seal, then download a PNG or JPG.

Ideas for your award certificate

  • Employee of the month and team shout-outs
  • Classroom awards for reading, effort and kindness
  • A funny birthday certificate for a friend
  • World's best partner or anniversary gifts
  • Halloween costume contest and party prizes
  • Pet awards to post on social media

Tips for a better result

  • Keep the reason to two lines so the certificate keeps plenty of elegant white space.
  • Gold seals suit ivory and parchment; blue or red seals pop on bright white.
  • Short seal words such as Star, Legend or the year read best in the centre of the seal.

FAQ

Award Certificate questions

Is the award certificate maker free?

Yes. Every certificate is free to make and download as PNG or JPG, with no sign-up and no watermark beyond a tiny site credit at the bottom edge.

Can I print the certificate?

Yes. The download is three times screen resolution in a landscape A-series shape, so it prints cleanly on A4 or US Letter. Choose “fit to page” in your print settings.

Can I make a funny certificate?

Absolutely. Use the presets for a good dog award or a Halloween costume prize, or write your own reason. The formal layout makes silly awards even funnier.

Can I change the seal and border colours?

Yes. Pick one of four seals (gold, silver, royal blue or ruby red), five ink colours for the border and text, and four paper tones.

Can I send the certificate to someone?

Use Copy link to share a link that opens your exact certificate, or Share and Copy image to send the picture straight to a chat or email.

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