Each year, as fall settles in, our company eagerly anticipates a highlight of our culture: Family Day! This annual event brings everyone together, celebrating not only our team’s hard work and dedication but also the joy, creativity, and camaraderie that make our company unique. Family Day caps off an unforgettable Spirit Week with exciting themes, laughter, and, of course, plenty of friendly competition.

Spirit Week: A Lead-Up to Family Day Fun

To build excitement for Family Day, we kicked off Spirit Week with daily themes that sparked team spirit and creativity. Each day, employees put their own spin on the themes, showing up in costumes that impressed, amused, and showcased their personalities. Each day, we held a company-wide vote for the best dressed, celebrating the winners who went above and beyond. Here’s how each themed day brought out the best in our team:

Monday: Disney Day

We started the week with a touch of magic! From classic Disney characters to modern favorites, our office was transformed into a scene right out of a Disney movie. Mickey ears, princess gowns, and even a few Marvel heroes made an appearance, setting a playful and spirited tone for the week.

Day 1: Disney
Disney Theme Winner: The Evil Witch

Tuesday: Team AWS Spirit Day

On AWS Spirit Day, our team showed off their pride in the company! Dressed in our colors, some of us donned hard hats and work boots, while others took inspiration from fellow employees, creating hilarious and spot-on impersonations. It was a day full of laughs and company pride!

Day 2: Team AWS Spirit
Team AWS Spirit Theme Winner: "Tommy Lott" American WeatherStar Plant Manager

Wednesday: Hero vs. Villain

Midweek brought out everyone’s inner heroes and villains! From caped crusaders to dastardly villains, our office was a lively showdown of good versus evil. We loved seeing how creative and outside-the-box everyone got with their costume choices, making this theme one of the week’s highlights.

Day 3: Hero vs. Villain
Hero vs. Villain Theme Winner: Anita Radcliffe

Thursday: Spaced Out

Thursday took us to the stars! On Spaced Out Day, our team transformed into astronauts, aliens, and galaxies far, far away. Whether inspired by classic sci-fi or their own cosmic interpretations, our employees took the theme to new heights, filling the office with intergalactic energy.

Day 4: Spaced Out
Spaced Out Theme Winner: Rosie the Robot

Friday: Jurassic Park/Family Day

Finally, Spirit Week culminated with Jurassic Park Day for Family Day itself. Our team embraced their inner paleontologists, explorers, and even a few roaming dinosaurs! After a week of spirited costumes and excitement, Family Day arrived with carnival-like festivities, bringing our extended family together for a day filled with a petting zoo, games, inflatables, delicious food, and unforgettable memories.

A Heartfelt Thank You to Our Team

As we reflect on Family Day and the joy it brings, we’re reminded of how lucky we are to have a team that embraces this tradition with such enthusiasm. It’s the dedication and creativity of our employees that make Family Day truly special, transforming our office into a space of fun and connection. Thank you to everyone who participated in Spirit Week, voted for their favorites, and made Family Day unforgettable.

Counting Down to Next Year

Each year, Family Day grows bigger and more exciting, and we can’t wait to see where the tradition takes us next. Until then, we’re grateful for the moments that bring us closer together and remind us why our company culture is so special. Here’s to another incredible Family Day—already looking forward to next year!