Regardless of whether you write this letter directly to the person being complimented or to the person's peers, the tone should be warm, personal, and relatively informal.

Many of you may not know that we have a hero in our midst. Last Saturday John Doe rescued two children from a sinking boat.

I appreciated your outstanding performance in the school play. The director made the right move when he cast you as Petruchio.

We want to tell you how proud we are of you for your outstanding achievement in obtaining your Bachelor of Arts degree.

I just learned of the award you recently received from the Doe Society.

We are proud to have such an outstanding design team working on our product. You truly deserved the Doe Award for best performance of the year.

I wasn't at all surprised to hear that you were elected chairperson of our committee, but I was very pleased.

I had the pleasure of reading your latest article and enjoyed it tremendously. You have a great talent for capturing the humor in everyday life.

a job well done
accept my sincere congratulations
are proud to
commend you for
could not imagine a more deserving
delighted to hear
had the pleasure of
heartiest congratulations
honored your achievements
how much I appreciated
just learned of
may not know
may not be aware
not surprised
this significant accomplishment
this prestigious award
very proud of her
want to tell you
was happy to learn of
were very pleased to hear
would like you to know
your outstanding performance
your outstanding achievement

His actions are a reflection of the courage and unselfishness that we have come to recognize in him.

The years you have invested in studying drama have paid off. As I watched the play, I didn't see my friend John Doe; I saw Petruchio.

I know how difficult it must have been to work part-time, go to school full-time, and still set aside quality time with your family. You are an excellent example to us all.

This is a significant accomplishment that undoubtedly required the dedication and cooperation of the whole team.

It is a tribute to your administrative talent and your hard work.

You must have spent weeks traveling the byways of our state to gather the stories you wove together so skillfully.

a worthy role model
desire for success
developed your talent for
earned the respect of
fortitude and perseverance
genuine caring for
has a gift for
has the determination to
inherent desire to achieve
knowledge and experience
outstanding talent
perseverance and sheer hard work
person of unquestioned integrity
presence of mind
sensitivity to the needs of
set a fine example for
stamina and ambition
stand up for what is right and fair
the courage to keep going
will to succeed
willingness to dedicate yourself to
willingness to help

We wish you similar success in the future.

Best wishes to you in your new position.

I commend you for your achievement and hope you will enjoy its rewards for years to come.

We compliment you on your success and send our best wishes for the future.

We appreciate your devotion to your position and wish that we had more leaders like you.

Thank you for setting such a wonderful example.

I admire your stamina and ambition. Good luck with your next project.

Please accept our compliments and wishes for your happiness and success.

I know you are the right person for the job. You have my full support.

I give you my best wishes for your future endeavors.

As your friend, I am perhaps your biggest fan. Good luck on your next project.

appreciation for
are very proud of you
cannot overestimate the value of
commend you for
congratulations to
continue to excel
enjoy the rewards of
for all you do to
for proving that
good luck with
have my full support
in the future
in your new
keep up the good work
our best wishes
thank you for
will be watching your
wish you continued success
wish you similar success with
wish to express our
years to come
your happiness and success
your devotion to
your many contributions to
your future endeavors

You must be very happy to graduate after four years of sacrifice and hard work. It takes special dedication and perseverance to get through such a demanding course of study. We congratulate you and wish you the best as you embark on your next exciting adventure. Your achievement is an example to us all. Keep in touch!

In celebration of the release of Doe 2002, I commend each of you for your dedication and hard work. You deserve to be proud of your achievement. May your future efforts be equally successful and rewarding. Thank you for the best Doe product ever!

I just learned that your essay won first place in national competition. Congratulations! I know how strongly you felt about the issue, and how long you worked on developing your argument. You are a good example of how commitment and hard work pay off.

This honor indicates a promising future in journalism and public service. We wish you the very best.

I congratulate you for getting your bachelor's degree this spring. Your accomplishing this while maintaining a home and raising three children is a marvelous achievement. Your determination to reach your goal has been admirable. I'm sure your husband, who has been your chief support, must be very proud of you. You are a good role model.