Service Awards

The Service Awards are rewarded to Blizzard employees as a token of appreciation for their dedication and commitment to the company. They are an important Blizzard tradition that began in 1996. These ceremonies recognize the dedication and commitment demonstrated by those who help Blizzard create the most epic entertainment experiences...ever. Several times a year, Blizzard employees around the world gather to celebrate the two-, five-, ten-, fifteen-, twenty-, and twenty-five-year milestones of their friends and colleagues with a ceremony where each recipient is honored with their service award.
Two years of service are rewarded with a special Blizzard Stein; five years of service are rewarded with a sword; ten-year veterans receive a shield; fifteen years of service is recognized with a special ring, available in both male and female versions (both look fantastic). Twenty years of service unlocks an amazing helm, which is presented at our annual holiday party. The twenty-five-year reward has yet to be revealed. The type of sword given to five-year recipients is different each year. We now present a gallery of the service awards that we’ve handed out over the years in recognition of the hard work, great resolve, and unwavering dedication that has helped make Blizzard the company it is today.
==Awards==
The photos up to year 2011 were photographed by Thomas L. Hicks for Blizzard Entertainment.
===20 Years: Helm===
Service Awards Helm1.jpg
Service Awards Helm2.jpg
Service Awards Helm3.jpg
Service Awards Helm4.jpg
===15 Years: Rings===
The rings are available in both male and female versions.
Service Awards Ring1.jpg
Service Awards Ring2.jpg
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===10 Years: Shield===
The shield resembles the crest of Lordaeron. The shield is also used on the Icon of Courage, the racial icon of the humans.
Service Award Shield1.jpg
Service Award Shield2.jpg
Blizzard 10 year shield.jpg|Jay Baxter's 10 year shield
===5 Years: Sword===
The sword's design changes every year. In 2018, there have been signs of them doing a medallion as the 5-year reward as another option.
Service Award Sword2019-closeup.jpg|2019
Service Award Sword2019.jpg|2019
Service Award 2018 Medallion.jpg|2018 Medallion
Service Award Swords.jpg|Some swords on a wall
Service Award Sword2018-closeup.jpg|2018
Service Award Sword2018.jpg|2018
Service Award Sword2017.png|2017
Service Award Sword2015.jpg|2015
Service Award Sword2014.jpg|2014
Service Award Sword2013.jpg|2013
Service Award Sword2013-hilt.jpg|2013
Service Award Sword2012.jpg|2012
Service Award Sword2012-hilt.jpg|2012
Service Award Sword2011.jpg|2011
Service Award Sword2011-hilt.jpg|2011
Service Award Sword2010.jpg|2010
Service Award Sword2010-hilt.jpg|2010
Service Award Sword2009.jpg|2009
Service Award Sword2009-hilt.jpg|2009
Service Award Sword2008.jpg|2008
Service Award Sword2008-hilt.jpg|2008
Service Award Sword2007.jpg|2007
Service Award Sword2007-hilt.jpg|2007
Service Award Sword2006.jpg|2006
Service Award Sword2006-hilt.jpg|2006
Service Award Sword2005.jpg|2005
Service Award Sword2005-hilt.jpg|2005
Service Award Sword2004.jpg|2004
Service Award Sword2004-hilt.jpg|2004
Service Award Sword2003.jpg|2003
Service Award Sword2003-hilt.jpg|2003
Service Award Sword2002.jpg|2002
Service Award Sword2002-hilt.jpg|2002
Service Award Sword2001.jpg|2001
Service Award Sword2001-hilt.jpg|2001
Service Award Sword2000.jpg|2000
Service Award Sword2000-hilt.jpg|2000
Service Award Sword1999.jpg|1999
Service Award Sword1999-hilt.jpg|1999
Service Award Sword1998.jpg|1998
Service Award Sword1998-hilt.jpg|1998
Service Award Sword1997.jpg|1997
Service Award Sword1997-hilt.jpg|1997
Service Award Sword1996.jpg|1996
Service Award Sword1996-hilt.jpg|1996
===2 Years: Stein===
Service Awards Stein1.jpg
Service Awards Stein2.jpg
Service Awards Stein3.jpg
Service Awards Stein4.jpg
==Trivia==
*BlizzardCS joked on Twitter that they tried giving out Frostmourne one year so employees could lay waste to their enemies, but it did not go well.
*Some swords were added into Diablo III.
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