Preferred Partner Program - Badge Template

About This Template

The Preferred Partner Badge template is a professional Canva design you can customize to recognize your top-performing partners. Use these badges in partner portals, websites, marketing materials, and presentations.

What's Included

Canva Template

Pre-Designed Badge

• Professional badge design
• Multiple color variations
• Editable text fields
• Customizable branding elements

Size Variations

• Web badge (300x300px)
• Email signature (150x150px)
• Print version (high-resolution)
• Social media profile badge

Design Elements

Customizable Components

• Partner tier level (Preferred, Gold, Platinum, etc.)
• Year or date designation
• Your company logo placement
• Partner name field
• Badge tagline or description

How to Use

1. Access the Template

• Click "Get Free Access"
• Canva template opens in new window
• Click "Use template" to duplicate to your account
• (Requires free Canva account)

2. Customize Your Badge

Add Your Branding

• Replace with your company logo
• Update colors to match brand guidelines
• Adjust fonts if needed

Set Badge Details

• Partner tier name (e.g., "Preferred Partner")
• Year or designation period
• Badge tagline or achievement

3. Export and Use

Download Formats

• PNG (transparent background) for digital use
• JPG for email and presentations
• PDF for print materials
• SVG for scalable graphics (Canva Pro)

Where to Use

• Partner website and portal
• Partner email signatures
• Marketing materials and presentations
• Social media profiles and posts
• Partner certificates and collateral

Use Cases

Partner Recognition Programs

Recognize different achievement levels:

• Preferred Partner - Top tier partners
• Gold Partner - High performers
• Platinum Partner - Elite partners
• Innovation Partner - Technology leaders
• Regional Partner - Geographic recognition

Partner Program Tiers

Visual differentiation of tiers:

• Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum levels
• Annual designation years
• Achievement categories
• Specialization badges (vertical, technical)

Marketing and Credibility

Partners use badges to:

• Display partnership status on website
• Include in email signatures
• Add to proposals and presentations
• Post on social media
• Build credibility with prospects

Design Best Practices

Keep It Professional

• Clean, simple design
• High contrast for readability
• Consistent with your brand
• Scalable to different sizes

Make It Distinctive

• Unique shape or style
• Memorable color palette
• Clear hierarchy of information
• Year/date for freshness

Ensure Usability

• Works on light and dark backgrounds
• Legible at small sizes
• High resolution for print
• Web-optimized file sizes

Badge Program Guidelines

Award Criteria

Define clear requirements:

• Revenue or customer thresholds
• Certification requirements
• Customer satisfaction scores
• Program participation metrics

Annual Renewal

Make badges time-limited:

• Partners must re-earn annually
• Drives ongoing engagement
• Ensures active, qualified partners
• Adds credibility and urgency

Usage Guidelines

Provide partners with:

• Approved badge files and sizes
• Usage dos and don'ts
• Brand guidelines document
• Support for questions

Who This Is For

• Partnership Teams - Designing recognition programs
• Marketing Teams - Creating partner assets
• Partner Operations - Standardizing partner branding
• Designers - Starting with a professional template
• Small Teams - Need quick, professional designs

What You Get

• Canva template (fully editable)
• Multiple variations (sizes and formats)
• Design guidelines in template notes
• Export recommendations
• Lifetime access to template

Related Templates

• Preferred Partner Certificate - Formal recognition document
• Partner Program Sheet - Define program tiers and benefits
• Quarterly Business Review - Track partner performance

Get Started

Get free access to the Preferred Partner Badge template and start recognizing your top partners today.

No design skills needed - Just customize and export!