Hallmark Run Certificate of Merit Certificate, Portrait

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A portrait certificate of merit for students, club members or staff: a centred column of punch-mark letters, achievements, a register row and two signatures.

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A4 and US Letter, composed for each
Your logo, colours and wording
A QR code on every copy that proves it is real
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Updated 30 October 2026 · Designed by the Hyperstack studio

What is on it

A complete record, not just a name

You write once

The same for everyone. Keep the template’s words or change them.

Title: Certificate of Merit
Statement: A line of thanks or achievement, written for this topic
Achievements: Top 10% of the class, Consistently high grades, Outstanding coursework and Exemplary conduct
Details: level and area
Signatures: Principal and Head of Department

Filled in for each person

Hyperstack fills these from your list when you send.

Recipient name
Program or award name
Issue date
Credential ID
QR code to the verification page

Specifications

Sizes, fonts and colours

Sizes

A4: 210 × 297 mm · 8.27 × 11.69 in
US Letter: 8.5 × 11 in · 216 × 279 mm

Fonts

Libre Caslon Text: Title, Text
Hanken Grotesk: Labels
Alex Brush: Recipient name
Herr Von Muellerhoff: Signatures

Google Fonts, free for commercial use.

Colours

Paper#f8f5ee
Ink#1f1d21
Accent#5a2442
Second accent#9a9893
Muted text#67616a

Change any colour in the studio.

Design notes

Here the row of five stylised punch marks is centred near the top, under the logo and organisation, with the recipient's name in script below it. The statement and four achievements follow in a calm column, then a ruled register row with level, area, issue date and register number. At the foot, two signatures sit on either side of the QR code. The punch marks are a design device rather than an official mark, so the page fits any school, club or company.

About

Certificate of Merit Template, Hallmark Run Portrait

Teachers often hand out a certificate of merit for one standout effort: the best project at a science fair, a term of exemplary behaviour, a top mark in a hard exam. High schools add them to award evenings, and clubs and workplaces use the same award for volunteers and staff whose work was noticed. A tall page suits the folders, display boards and frames where these awards usually end up.

Wording on the template“Awarded in recognition of outstanding work and exemplary conduct throughout the term. This work was tested against our highest standard and found to be of true merit, an example to all.”

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Words that go with it

The email and the post, written for you

Email to send with it

Subject: name, you have been awarded a Certificate of Merit

Hi name,

Congratulations. Your work stood out, and we are glad to recognise it with a Certificate of Merit. The reason for the award is written on your certificate, because we want you to remember exactly what you did so well.

Your certificate and badge are ready. You can download and print the certificate, and share the badge on LinkedIn or anywhere else you like; anyone who opens it can check that it is genuine.

Thank you for setting such a good example.

Warm regards

Hyperstack fills in each person’s name and link when it sends.

Post for the recipient to share

I am proud to have received a Certificate of Merit for my work this year. Thank you to everyone who supported me and pushed me to do my best, and to the team who took the time to recognise it. On to the next goal. #Achievement #Recognition

Recipients share it with one click from their credential page, with the badge attached.

Printing

Printing it well

Print at actual size

Choose “Actual size” or 100% in the print dialog, not “Fit to page”, so the margins and the QR code keep their size.

Use card, not paper

A matte or silk card of 200–300 gsm (about 80–110 lb cover) feels like an award and does not curl in a frame.

Frame it

A4 fits a standard 21 × 29.7 cm frame; US Letter fits an 8.5 × 11 in frame, or an 11 × 14 in frame with a mat. Hang it upright, as designed.

Mind the edges

Most home printers leave a thin white border. For a design that runs to the edge, use a print shop or your printer’s borderless setting.

Certificate or badge?

Send both. They do different jobs.

Certificate

A full record: name, statement, skills, dates and signatures
Printed and framed, or kept as a PDF
Opens to a page anyone can verify

Digital badge

A small image people put on LinkedIn and in email signatures
Carries the verified details inside it (Open Badges 2.0)
One click shows who earned it and who issued it

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How to send it

From template to everyone’s inbox

01
Make it yours
Open the template, add your logo and change any colour or word.
02
Add your people
Upload a spreadsheet, or connect your LMS, HR tool or form.
03
Send it
Each person gets an email and their own credential page, in one go.
04
They share it
Recipients add it to LinkedIn; anyone can verify it from the QR code.