Sample Compliment Letters

Find inspiration in our curated catalog of compliment letters. Each sample letter comes with guidelines and advice to help you find the right words.

Compliment letters are letters written to commend someone for his/her good deeds. The objective of such letters is to praise someone for his/her hard work or achievement. Though compliment letters are considered a professional gesture in the corporate world, you can use them in your personal life to appreciate your loved ones for their achievements. Compliment letters can be used in instances such as complimenting an employee for a job well done, complimenting the organizing committee for an excellent event, or complimenting someone for winning an award. They can also be used to compliment a colleague for delivering a good orientation or sales speech.

When writing compliment letters, make sure to mention the name of the person you are complimenting in the letter stating how valuable this person is. If you are complimenting an employee's productivity, appreciate his/her efforts to achieve such high standard. Be sincere and genuine when talking about someone's achievements. Mention the reason why you are complimenting this person. Be polite and maintain a friendly tone throughout the letter. Make sure that the words in the letter make the other person feel special and appreciated. End the letter by praising this person again for his/her contributions.