Category Archives: Types of Awards

10 Perfect Occasions to Give Custom Awards

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When you give custom awards, you are not just passing out random prizes. You are honoring hard work, inspiring future achievements, and fostering a sense of pride. Personalized keepsakes leave a lasting impact on individuals and the teams they belong to. Customized awards motivate recipients and others to keep working for excellence. Not sure where […]

Wording for Crystal Awards

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Crystal awards are perfect for recognizing outstanding success. Even though crystal awards have aesthetic appeal, it’s the sentiment you engrave on the award that gives it the most value. No matter who you are honoring, from the retiring executive to recognizing the best in your industry, or if you are celebrating years of loyal service, […]

Wording Ideas for a Service Anniversary Award

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A service anniversary award has more meaning when the right words are engraved on its surface. A generic “for 10 years of service” doesn’t bear any real meaning. It doesn’t express how the person matters to your organization. On the other hand, a service anniversary award that states how the recipient contributed, acknowledges their effort, […]

School Award Ceremonies and Trophy Ideas

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It’s that time of year again! School is starting soon; students, parents, teachers, and administrators are getting ready! The beginning of the school year is the best time to start planning school award ceremonies. From athletics to academics to character, the perfect trophies can elevate excitement, create memorable experiences for everyone, and make students feel […]

Student Recognition in the Classroom

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An effective student recognition program requires consistent, meaningful acknowledgment, not just occasional awards. Teaching is understandably viewed as an academic venture. But educators also play a huge role in helping students build confidence, stay motivated, and have a sense of belonging. Recognition is an effective way to support student growth in these areas and build […]

How to Build a Successful Recognition Committee

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The most common reason an employee recognition program fails isn’t due to a lack of budget or intent. It is more likely to fail because of unclear ownership. Sometimes, there are several people who are loosely responsible for a recognition program, but there isn’t one person specifically accountable for running it. The program ends up […]

Aligning Award Design and Materials with Corporate Values and Meaning

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As soon as an employee or other recipient receives an award, their brain begins processing it. Before they even read the engraved inscription, visual and tactile cues are being processed. They feel the award’s weight, see how it catches and reflects light, and subconsciously process the award’s texture. This is why aligning award design and […]

Perpetual Trophies: What Makes Them So Significant?

Perpetual Trophy with 12 Plates

Recognition isn’t always about celebrating moments; sometimes it’s about honoring the journey. Appreciation plays a direct role in retaining employees and keeping them engaged and productive. Perpetual trophies are great opportunities for recognizing achievements that stand the test of time. Perpetual trophies become living records of loyalty, excellence, and progress. They are designed to grow […]

Sales and Business Awards: Recognizing Excellent Performance

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Recognizing top performers is critical for sales and business development. Organizations have to be strategic to keep a competitive edge. Sales and business development awards can celebrate achievements in revenue, teamwork, innovation, and client acquisition. The result is a boost in morale, encouraging healthy competition, and driving business growth. Business awards are excellent tools for […]

Are Trophies and Cups The Same or Different?

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The history behind why people call trophies cups. Have you ever watched a championship game or big award ceremony and heard someone say, “They’re taking home the cup!”? But then you noticed the trophy didn’t look anything like a traditional cup trophy. It may have been a plaque, a statue, or some custom shape. Why […]