Company picnics provide opportunities to bond with coworkers, strengthen team solidarity, and build healthy relationships that improve productivity, innovation, and teamwork. Adding employee recognition gifts to a picnic increases workplace morale and gives you an opportunity to recognize employee achievements.
Below are some branded company gift ideas to make your picnic memorable. Like all employee recognition gift ideas, these ideas reward employees while improving your brand recognition.
Picnic T-Shirts
Give employees branded T-shirts to wear to the picnic. Doing so makes it easier to identify other employees, while demonstrating your willingness to reward your workers to passersby. Let people see your organization values its employees with these high-quality customized tees:
- The Short Sleeve Henley T-Shirt by Carhartt is a heavyweight cotton jersey Henley. Side-seam construction minimizes twisting, while a tagless neck label and loose fit provide plenty of comfort. The Carhartt label is sewn on the left chest pocket, leaving plenty of room for your own logo.
- The Ladies Orbit Henley by OGIO is 4.4-ounce, 100% polyester heather double knit jacquard with stay-cool wicking technology. This attractive tee offers a scoop neck, open hem sleeves, and cover stitching throughout.
- The Women's Sport T-Shirt by Adidas protects picnic goers from the sun with UPF 50+ protection, while a hydrophilic finish wicks perspiration away from the body.
- The Youth PosiCharge Electric Heather Tee by SPORT-TEK lets you show your appreciation for your employees’ families with moisture-wicking, snag-resistant properties and PosiCharge technology to lock in color.
Trucker Hats and Picnic Headwear
Customized headwear protects your picnicking employees from the sun. While custom baseball and trucker hats are perhaps the most popular types of branded headwear, sun hats and visors also make great company picnic gift ideas. Add some of these stylish hats to your list of employee recognition gifts:
- The Heather Pro Major League Snapback Hat is a 100% Polyester Dyed Poplin with a range of customization options from embroidery to laser-etched faux leather patches. The hat was a classic six-panel, structured Major League fit with a plastic snap closure and contrast stitching on the visor and crown.
- The Nike Dri-FIT Swoosh Perforated Cap wicks away perspiration and increases breathability with Dri-FIT moisture management technology and perforated mid and back panels. A contrast underbill reduces sun glare, while a hook and loop closure allows for size adjustments.
- The Bora Bora Booney Hat by Columbia protects you from the sun with UPF 50 while an Omni-Wick™ sweatband and mesh vents keep your head cool. An adjustable drawcord and toggle at the back and adjustable chin strap ensure a snug, comfortable fit.
- The Poly Textured Visor by Adidas is a smart-looking 100% polyester pre-curved visor with a D-ring micro hook and loop closure. Perfect for activewear on hot days.
- The Columbia PFG Tree Flag Mesh™ Flexfit Cap by Columbia is a classic baseball cap with a mesh back and Omni-Shade™ UPF 50 protection.
Sunglasses
Sunglasses make great additions to picnic swag bags. Make sure you have a selection for young family members as well as your employees:
- Single-Tone Matte Sunglasses are adult-sized sunglasses with ultraviolet protection level UV400 lenses.
- Tifosi Crit Sunglasses are durable and lightweight, making them ideal for running, cycling, golfing, and hiking, and come with three interchangeable lens sets. High-quality Tifosi Crit sunglasses are ideal for special employee recognition gifts.
- Youth Single-Tone Matte Sunglasses will keep your employees’ children happy with their solid color matte polypropylene plastic frames. Ultraviolet protection level UV400 lenses shield the eyes from harsh sunlight.
Coolers
Help your employees enjoy their day out with ice cold drinks with these coolers:
- The Duffel 36-Can Cooler by Carhartt is a seam-sealed, insulated and water-repellent cooler that holds up to 36 cans.
- The Hopper Flip 12 Soft Cooler by YETI is a tough-as-nails carry-the-day soft cooler with a wide-mouth opening for easy loading and access to food and drinks.
- The YETI Tundra 35 Hard Coolers are excellent employee recognition gift ideas. Award one to a high-performing employee or raffle one off at the picnic.
Picnic Toys
Keep the kids (and kids at heart) happy and engaged with these playful company picnic gift ideas:
Sunscreen
Nothing ruins a picnic quite like a bad sunburn. Help your employees protect their skin with these branded sunscreen gifts:
Picnic Blankets
Keep your employees comfy as they eat with picnic blankets predominantly branded with your logo. Possibilities include:
Fans
Summer picnics can get uncomfortably hot. Handheld and battery-powered fans are thoughtful employee recognition gifts that fit easily into swag bags. Try the following to help your employees beat the heat:
Water Bottles
No list of company picnic gift ideas for picnics would be complete without reusable water bottles. Providing reusable bottles reinforces your company’s commitment to sustainability by eliminating the need for single-use plastic bottles. Water bottles — especially those which are vacuum insulated for warm and cold beverages — will be used long after the picnic ends. Possibilities include:
A company picnic should be a fun day that brings your employees together. Employee recognition gifts add to the day and prove you value your workforce's contribution to company success. Browse the Triple Crown Products catalog for more company picnic gift ideas, or contact us for help choosing the right employee recognition gifts for your next event.