Some Kudoboards are so big, so heartfelt, and so full of community spirit that they become something more than a digital group card. They go viral. They spark global conversations. They create meaningful moments of connection between thousands of people—many of whom have never met.
These are the biggest Kudoboards ever created, and they prove just how powerful a simple prompt can be when it’s paired with a collective outpouring of appreciation, storytelling, and love. Read on for inspo, or create your own right here, right now.
Celebrating an Injured NBA Player
When Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton suffered an injury during the 2024 NBA Finals, fans from across the country turned their support into action. One enterprising fan created a Kudoboard to share messages of encouragement—and what started as a kind gesture quickly turned into a viral phenomenon.
Thousands of fans flooded the board with get-well wishes, favorite highlights, and personal stories of what Haliburton meant to their basketball journey. Some added courtside photos. Others recalled seeing his college games. Many simply wished him a speedy recovery with heartfelt emojis and animated GIFs.
“You’ve got this, Tyrese. Rest up, come back stronger, and know Pacers Nation has your back.”
The board became a rallying point for fans and a powerful show of support for a player whose impact reached far beyond the scoreboard.
Why it worked: It offered a centralized place for a massive fan base to express emotion and solidarity—something no single tweet or comment thread could do.
Celebrating a Presidential Icon
In 2021 and 2022, fans and admirers from around the world gathered to wish President Jimmy Carter a happy 97th and 98th birthday via Kudoboard. The response? Over 10,000 contributions he could enjoy before he passed in 2024.
Messages came from Peace Corps alumni, Habitat for Humanity volunteers, Sunday school students, and everyday Americans who felt a personal connection to the former president’s decades of service.
“President Carter, you inspired me to dedicate my career to public service. Thank you for leading with compassion.”
The boards weren’t just about birthdays. They became digital monuments to a life well-lived, filled with gratitude, photographs, and reflections.
Why it worked: When someone means something to everyone, a group appreciation board becomes a collective time capsule—capturing love and legacy in one shared space.
If you’re celebrating someone’s birthday with a digital group card, see how others do it with Kudoboard.
International Women’s Day Wisdom
To celebrate International Women’s Day, the Girls Friendship Society launched a Kudoboard with one simple prompt: Share your favorite story from girlhood and one piece of wisdom for the girls of today.
The result? A deeply moving collection of stories, memories, and reflections from hundreds of women.
Teachers, CEOs, mothers, and community leaders contributed everything from Polaroids and childhood drawings to heartfelt notes about growing up, self-esteem, and friendship. Each post was a time capsule, a moment of truth passed from one generation to the next.
“When I was 12, I thought fitting in was everything. Now I know being kind and true to yourself is the real superpower.”
The board became a digital legacy—something contributors said they planned to revisit with their daughters, nieces, and students.
Why it worked: It tapped into a universal experience and gave people a space to reflect, connect, and share with intention.
Want to start something just as powerful? Create a group appreciation board for your community or team.
Why It Matters When You Go Viral
Let’s be real: not every Kudoboard is going to break the internet. But when one does go viral, it packs way more impact than just a high view count. Here’s why it matters:
- Recognition hits different when it’s shared. The more eyes on a board, the more the recipient feels seen, appreciated, and even kind of famous.
- It turns a small moment into a culture-building one. A viral board becomes watercooler-worthy. It sparks conversations, builds camaraderie, and reinforces your culture in a very public way.
- It’s stealth employer branding. If a board ends up on LinkedIn or gets attention outside your org, it showcases how you celebrate people—and future employees are definitely watching.
- People remember it. Viral Kudoboards become part of your team’s lore. “Remember when 200 people signed Tom’s retirement board?” That kind of storytelling sticks.
Give Your Kudoboard Viral Potential
You can’t manufacture magic—but you can stack the deck. Here’s how to give your Kudoboard a shot at breakout status:
- Start early, share often. A board that’s live for a week or more has way more time to gather traction—and people.
- Think beyond the team. Invite folks from other departments, satellite offices, even family members. The wider the net, the greater the reach.
- Encourage people to get creative. Include photos, videos, memes, GIFs, and maybe even a rogue haiku or two to get the creative juices flowing.
- Drop the link where your people are. Slack, Teams, WhatsApp, group text threads—wherever your community communicates, the Kudoboard link should live there.
- Build some buzz. Hype it up! A little teaser in a team meeting or a Slack nudge like “wait until you see this 👀” goes a long way.
- Make it public (with permission). For broader celebrations, consider making the board viewable to everyone—just double-check privacy settings and recipient vibes.
Start Something Big with Kudoboard
Creating a Kudoboard is simple, fast, and fun—no design skills needed. Here’s how to get your own group appreciation board up and running in just a few easy steps:
- Choose Your Occasion
Head to kudoboard.com and select the type of board you want to create. Whether it’s a birthday, get well soon, retirement, or just a general thank-you, Kudoboard offers templates and prompts tailored to your needs. - Customize Your Board
Add a personal touch with a title, description, and cover image that reflect the spirit of your group appreciation board. You can set privacy options to control who can view or contribute, and whether it’s open to the public or invite-only. - Invite Contributors
Share your Kudoboard link via email, social media, or messaging apps. The best part? Contributors don’t need to create an account or download anything—they just click the link and start posting their messages, photos, videos, and GIFs. - Engage and Moderate
Watch as messages roll in, and easily manage posts if needed. You can moderate submissions or pin special messages to create a seamless and meaningful experience. - Share the Final Board
Once your Kudoboard feels complete, share the link with your honoree, your team, or your community. Boards are accessible on any device and stay online indefinitely, making them a lasting keepsake.
Ready to start your own? Create your Kudoboard now and bring your group appreciation board to life.
