Reward programs simultaneously compete with negative reinforcements that occur throughout the organization. So rewards must be meaningful to the performer to have an impact. Do it from the heart. Rewards that are intended to be manipulative are not accepted by employees. The fundamental purpose of reward programs is to build a powerful partnership between the individual and the organization.
Collaboration is an essential theme of success.
Have fun while you are doing it. If a job is worth doing, it is worth measuring progress and celebrating achievements. In an organization where winning is recognized often, winning becomes a habit.