Build an AI-powered employee recognition system with GPT-4, Jotform and Google Sheets
Needs changesNeeds changes. This template uses 1 thing(s) that n8n 3.0 removes: AI Agent v1 (old agent modes). 1 breaking item(s) found. Static check, last run 2026-10-19.
What this workflow does
This AI workflow has 17 nodes and runs on Jotform events (plus 1 other trigger). Along the way it connects Google Sheets, Gmail, OpenAI Chat Model and Jot Form.
How it runs
Trigger: On Jotform events (plus 1 other trigger).
- Extract Recognition Data (Edit Fields (Set)): sets 11 fields: nominatorName, nominatorEmail, nomineeName…
- Read Recognition Log (Google Sheets): uses Google Sheets
- AI Recognition Analysis (AI Agent): runs an AI agent, with model: OpenAI Chat Model
- Filter Monthly Eligible (Code): runs custom JavaScript code
- Parse AI Analysis (Edit Fields (Set)): sets or maps fields
- Check Has Nominations (If): checks a condition and branches into true / false
- Log to Recognition Sheet (Google Sheets): append or update
- Send Nominator Acknowledgment (Gmail): uses Gmail
- Send Nominee Notification (Gmail): uses Gmail
- Notify HR Leadership (Gmail): uses Gmail
…plus 3 more steps. See the full node list below.
Services it uses
Before you upgrade to n8n 3.0
1 thing in this workflow is removed in n8n 3.0. Fix it before you upgrade:
- AI Agent v1 (old agent modes) in AI Recognition Analysis (v1.6), Generate Award Report (v1.6): replace with Latest AI Agent node (Tools Agent). For SQL Agent, use a Postgres or MySQL tool with a recent AI Agent.
Rather not rewrite it? Many of these flows can be rebuilt in Make (free plan).
| Removed in 3.0 | Replace with |
|---|---|
| AI Agent v1 (old agent modes) AI Recognition Analysis (v1.6), Generate Award Report (v1.6) | Latest AI Agent node (Tools Agent). For SQL Agent, use a Postgres or MySQL tool with a recent AI Agent. |
Nodes used (9)
- Edit Fields (Set)
n8n-nodes-base.set - AI Agent
@n8n/n8n-nodes-langchain.agent - Google Sheets
n8n-nodes-base.googleSheets - Gmail
n8n-nodes-base.gmail - Schedule Trigger
n8n-nodes-base.scheduleTrigger - Code
n8n-nodes-base.code - If
n8n-nodes-base.if - OpenAI Chat Model
@n8n/n8n-nodes-langchain.lmChatOpenAi - Jotform Trigger
n8n-nodes-base.jotFormTrigger
From the author
Jotform Employee Recognition & Rewards Submission System Transform manual peer recognition into a transparent, engaging, and automated reward system - achieving 300% increase in recognition submissions, 85% employee satisfaction improvement, and building a…