Awards like business plaques have become a great way to recognize the efforts and accomplishments of employees who go that extra mile to benefit the organization. The recipients are often delighted to receive this recognition and have it memorialized in a physical form. Before a business however goes about designing and ordering such awards, it is important to consider a few things.
Cost
Like most things, it is important to have a suitable budget for such awards. You need to first determine how many awards will be given out and what design will be required. This will guide you on how much you have to spend on each one. You will likely need to carry out some comparison shopping from different providers to see if you can acquire the awards you want at that budget.
Choose a product that is of reasonable quality. Opting for the cheapest award can reflect badly on the reputation of the business and make the recipient feel that in reality their efforts are undervalued. The plaque should be of good quality and durable.
Design
Corporate plaques can be designed in a variety of ways. They can be made to various dimensions, made from different materials, and even have the writing and any imagery added using different methods like engraving and embossing. You can work with an awards provider to come up with a suitable design, or give them details and a format you prefer they follow. This can include the company logo, the use of a particular font for the writing, and what exactly it should state.
Remember that as a corporate award, you should stick to a design that is attractive yet still formal. You can consider customizing the design each year to give the awards a fresh look at each awards ceremony and make the recipient feel their presentation is unique.
Material choice
There are different materials you can consider for business plaques. Choices like acrylic for the floating cover are a good option as it imitates glass but is not as fragile. There are also different options when it comes to the wood choice that can differ in terms of appearance, pricing, and eco-friendliness.
Character count
Try to limit the number of characters that appear on the plaque to a reasonable amount. It should not be too sparsely worded, nor appear so busy that it looks less like an award and more like a short story. Write out all the pertinent details that need to appear on the plaque and test out the visual effect to see how it appears. Try to achieve that perfect balance that will make for an appealing visual outcome.