Perpetual plaques or awards are a single award that an organization preserves to present to a new recipient each time, but it is the same award. They are rarely given to the recipient to go with unless they know they are to return it. They usually have a section under which the winner of the award for each year is added to the list, with the plaque or trophy put somewhere on display on the premises of the organization. While the recipients of the award are not given this perpetual trophy, they are often granted a smaller-sized award they can take home. The perpetual award in the office will however …
Bronze military awards and decorations are usually bestowed while new and shiny. However, after some time, it is common to see them form a dull patina that can even turn an unsettling greenish shade. This often happens due to oxidization when the award is exposed to air and moisture that tarnish the metal. Thankfully, bronze is a versatile material that you can easily restore with only common household cleaning items. Here are some helpful tips on how to get your bronze military awards looking brilliant and how to keep them that way. How to handle your military awards Form a habit of always handling your military awards and decorations by …
Whether it is a service award or a football trophy, it is always ideal when you can get excellent value for money. The preference is to get an award that is attractive, durable, and looks like you spent more money than you did. However, finding a good deal requires that you do the research. Here are a few tips on how to secure a trophy of excellent quality at a lower price than expected. Go online to find your trophy Many vendors that sell trophies do not have brick-and-mortar stores. They trade exclusively online and due to the lower overhead, can often offer lower prices than other retailers. Do not …
A plaque award is a wonderful way to give recognition to an employee that has served the company well. They are often a top choice of award for retiring employees and when rewarding high performance at end-of-year events. They come in a variety of colors and styles which should be carefully considered to make the right impression on the recipient and anyone else that later gets to see the award. You will want to create a design that will not only delight the person but also make them feel encouraged to display it to others. Here are some elements to consider when finalizing the design. Plaque award signature This is …
Whether it is for a corporate gala or sporting event, custom trophies are often included as part of the award-giving segment. There are many providers that offer standard and unmarked designs that can be cheap to buy. However, with custom designs that have etching or engraving of wording and even artwork, the cost does go up. Here is why you will nevertheless want to invest in this option of a custom made trophy. Appreciation of custom trophies The recipients of custom trophies will always appreciate the extra effort that is put into customizing the award. They feel that whatever efforts they put towards winning the award are appreciated and even …
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For those that are high achievers, it is not uncommon to find yourself accumulating an array of award medals and struggle to figure out where you should store them. While stashing away your awards in a drawer may seem the best option, it can neutralize the positive feelings that came with receiving them. Medals are a great way to receive recognition for having put in hard work and beating out the competition. They are used to commemorate the achievement and as such should be proudly displayed. Here are a few tips you can use to do so in your room. Hanging hooks Hanging hooks are a simple way to display …
Engraved plaques can be quite a challenge to prepare. Especially when you consider that there is very little room to correct mistakes. Most of the time a mistake is made, the engraver has to start over, resulting in a waste of valuable materials and time. To help reduce the risk that an error will be made, here are a few tips to uphold. Limit wording Customers will often specify too many words to be included in the engraving. This can force the engraver to have to make the font size smaller to adequately accommodate the whole text. Using a font that is too small can make even an engraved glass …
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Many kids start out playing competitive sports in the little league. It is also when some start to earn their first kids baseball trophies as a mark of their achievement on the field. Even at this level, there is still often debate as to whether or not trophies should also be given to other players that may not have excelled as well. Often referred to as -participation trophies, these awards have sometimes attracted criticism, but the case for them may be more powerful. Baseball Trophy Motivation Children in the little league are typically in the 9-12-year-old age range. At this point, they are not very self-motivated. And it can take …
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Those that have served in the military and earned medals and awards are often proud to be able to display them. Even after they have completed active service and have moved on to other careers, these military awards remain highly treasured. Even the government considers these military medals to be important and encourages veterans and retirees to continue wearing them, especially during military-themed events or holidays like Veterans Day, Memorial Day, Armed Forces Day, and other social or formal functions of a military nature. This can be done on civilian clothing as well, but with some basic guidelines that should be adhered to. Ownership Many medals find their way into …
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At the end of a tournament, reward all the children for participation, sportsmanship and teamwork. Give out junior golf trophies to the entire team. Provide junior golf awards as an encouragement. Spark motivation, inspiration and competitiveness with these awards. Junior Golf Trophies Encourages Competitiveness While receiving junior golf awards can be a happy event for the kids, they do know it is a reward for their participation and effort. They also know it is not because they emerged the winner. These awards then become a reminder that they did not win the top prize and encourage them to train harder so the next time they get that top recognition. …