Careers Finding a Job Congratulations Email Examples for a Job Well Done Print David Lees / Getty Images Finding a Job Job Searching Letters & Emails Skills & Keywords Resumes Salary & Benefits Job Listings Job Interviews Cover Letters Career Advice Best Jobs Work-From-Home Jobs Internships Table of Contents Expand How to Write a Congratulations Email What to Include in a Congratulations Email Congratulations Email Examples How to Send Your Message Proofread and Edit By Alison Doyle Updated on 04/23/21 When a colleague or one of your staff achieves success on a project, it’s important to give them the recognition they deserve. It’s easy to send a quick congratulatory email message to let them know their work was noticed in a positive light. Responding immediately to the completion of the project will make your recognition even more appreciated. People like to know that what they're doing is being noticed and that their impact is a high enough priority to get your swift attention. How to Write a Congratulations Email Subject Line Write “Congratulations,” “Thank You,” or another positive word in the subject line to make sure the recipient knows the content of the message. This also increases the odds it will be delivered. Messages with blank subject lines often end up in a junk folder. Greeting Begin your message with a salutation. Usually, “Dear Name” is the appropriate way to begin a thread. “Hi Name” or simply “Name” or just beginning your reply is fine for further communications in the same thread. Body of Letter Follow your salutation with a concise, direct paragraph or two regarding the specifics of the completed job. Closing and Signature Use a polite closing. You don’t need to include contact information unless it is a part of your normal email signature. If there are follow-up replies, the closing can become less formal in subsequent messages. What to Include in a Congratulations Email In your message, you can mention the completed project with a couple of details about the specific elements the person worked on and the impact of their input. Be sure to thank them for their hard work and wish them continued success. If someone else at the company (a supervisor or upper management) should know what a great job the person did, be sure to copy them on the message. It may be tempting to send an even quicker congratulations text, but stick with email. This can be printed out and added to an HR file, which can have a positive impact during the employee's review for a salary increase and/or promotion. Congratulations Email Examples Review these examples of congratulations email messages to send to a person who has done a good job. Job Well Done Email #1 Subject: Well Done!Dear Emily,What a fabulous job you did with the store renovations! The merchandise displays are wonderful, and the decor beautifully complements the atmosphere you are trying to create.Without your thoughtful planning and oversight, an undertaking like this would have been nearly impossible.Heartfelt congratulations and best wishes for your continued success.Regards,Kathy Job Well Done Email #2 Subject: Success!Dear Dave,Congratulations on the success of your presentation to the management group yesterday. You answered every question confidently and thoroughly.I have no doubt we will get the contract due to your hard work and clear, concise explanation of our company’s products and achievements.Thank you for spending the time to make sure we were represented in such a professional way.Best,Paul Job Well Done Email #3 Subject: Congratulations!Dear Katie,Congratulations on completing next year's budget for the advertising department. I am especially pleased you found a way to restructure the spending so we can allocate more for professional training for the staff.You did an excellent job, and I really appreciate the time you spent on this.Sincerely,Jack How to Send Your Message Of course, there are many reasons you will want to share congratulations with your employees and colleagues. Email is usually the quickest and easiest way to send your message, but sometimes a traditional handwritten note can convey a more personal touch. Under some circumstances, a formal business letter is a more appropriate way to express your congratulations and thanks. Proofread and Edit With any written communication, it’s important to make sure to proofread your message before you send it. Even if your colleague also is a friend, your work-related emails should contain correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation. Many times, business communication ends up getting forwarded in whole or part to other employees—sometimes by accident—so do be sure everything you write in an email is correct and appropriate for the workplace.