How to List Awards & Honors on Your Resume
The Awards & Honors section highlights recognition you’ve received for strong performance, leadership, or achievement. Only include awards that support your candidacy for the role.
What to Include
Award Name
- Use the official name of the award
Organization
- List the company, institution, or organization that issued the award
Date
- Include the year (or month and year if recent)
- Prioritize recent or relevant awards
Description (Optional)
- Add 1 short bullet explaining what the award recognizes
- Focus on impact, results, or why it was earned
- Include metrics when possible
Example:
Outstanding Team Leadership Award – Fire Inc. (2024)
• Recognized for leading a cross-functional team that delivered a $1.5M project two months early.
What Awards to Include
Relevant awards may include:
- Performance or employee awards
- Academic honors or scholarships
- Industry or professional recognition
- Leadership or community service awards
- Military honors
Best Practices
- Only include awards relevant to the job or industry
- Avoid outdated or minor recognitions
- Use clear, factual descriptions
- Weave in skills or keywords related to the role
- Keep the section concise and scannable
Tips
- Recent graduates can include academic awards
- Experienced professionals should focus on work or industry awards
- Group similar awards together to save space
Need Help?
If you’re unsure which awards to include or how to format them, contact support@rezi.io