Life & fun · September 29, 2019
Shine the light on awesome people
Shine a light on someone. Public recognition, from anyone, for anyone.
Shine the light on awesome people launched on September 29, 2019 with 11 votes, #895 of 3,296 launches that month and more than 75% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 7 years on.
In plain words
Shine the Light on Awesome People is a platform that recognizes and celebrates individuals for their positive contributions. Launched in 2019, it helps users identify and highlight people doing good work in their communities or networks. The service is designed for anyone wanting to acknowledge others' achievements and character, offering a simple way to give public recognition to people who make a difference.
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From the sources
Shine a light on someone awesome. Pick a kind of recognition, say why, and it lands with them by email and on the wall. Anyone can be recognized, on Cosight or not. Hey, I know you've been feeling bad all week...but still getting more done than anyone!! Thanks for being so supportive of everyone else on the team...makes everything more positive. Hey, I know you've been feeling bad all week...but still getting more done than anyone!! Pick one of seven kinds of recognition, add a line about why, and it reaches them by email whether or not they use Cosight. Free, forfrom cosight.app
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