How to Write a Memorable Year-End Email to Your Clients or Team Members

As 2024 winds down and the holiday festivities kick into high gear, this is the perfect time to express your gratitude to the clients and team members who have supported your journey. But let’s face it—it’s hard to write a year-end email that sounds unique. By following the tips and tricks below, you can craft a heartfelt, fun, and truly memorable message that will stand out.

Start with a personal opening

Skip the common “Dear All” or “Hello” salutations and opt for something targeted to that particular recipient. Use the person’s name and then dive right in with some holiday cheer:

Hi Joni,

As we celebrate the end of 2024, I wanted to take a moment to say THANK YOU for being such an incredible Company XXX team member!

Highlight their contributions

Whether you’re addressing a loyal client or a hardworking team member, acknowledge that individual’s specific impact over the past year. People love to feel seen and appreciated.

Your dedication to our new health and safety initiatives has inspired the entire team. We wouldn’t have had such an enthusiastic response without you!

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You took a chance on our firm when we were just a start-up. 2024 marked the seventh year of our partnership, and it has been our most productive year yet!

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Throughout the year, your patience and your attention to detail have set a strong example for the company’s new hires. Most importantly, your problem-solving skills saved us from a total disaster when we made the switch to the new email system!

Add some festive flair

This is your chance to sprinkle in some holiday joy. Again, a personalized touch works best.

As we enjoy the magic of the holiday season, I hope you find time to relax and celebrate with Brian and the kids. You deserve it!

A touch of humor, an inside joke, or a light-hearted tone may also be effective, depending on your relationship with the recipient.

Wishing you a holiday season filled with as many happy surprises as Pierre’s special secret barbecue sauce and Coralie’s “mountain fountain” fruit punch.

Include a note about the future

End your message on an optimistic and forward-thinking note to show how much you value your ongoing relationship.

Here’s to a successful and exciting year ahead! I’m looking forward to new adventures in 2025!

Wrap up your email with style

Skip the basic “Best regards” and close your email with a celebratory and heartfelt sign-off:

Wishing you and your loved ones a season filled with joy, and a New Year overflowing with and happiness!
Happy holidays!
[Your Name]

What NOT to do:

• Use generic templates: Personalization is key. Copy-paste jobs won’t leave a lasting impression.
• Sound too formal: It’s the holidays! Loosen up and let your personality shine through.
• Forget your “holiday homework”: Not everyone celebrates the same holidays, and different companies have different policies about mentioning specific holidays. So make sure your holiday emails are appropriate before you click “Send”. (For more guidelines on holiday greetings in the workplace, check out our series of articles on that topic—Part One, Part Two, Part Three.)
• Forget to proofread: A typo or grammar mistake in a personalized message can undo all the goodwill you’re trying to create. (Need help? That’s what TextRanch is here for!)

A final word of advice

Year-end emails aren’t just a kind gesture—they’re an opportunity to strengthen your business relationships, build goodwill, and set the tone for the year ahead. So take the time to make those emails shine!

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Happy holidays and happy writing!

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