Corporate Awards

Last week at the 2016 Awards and Personalization Association (APA) trade show in Las Vegas, I saw all of the newest products in the trophy and awards industry.  Sports resins, fantasy football awards, color printers, crystal corporate awards, promotional products and apparel were all featured at the show.

After walking the show, I have narrowed down the best new awards that Trophies2Go will be adding to our 2016 product line.  Read below to find out what's hot for spring.

This ring will be a hit with Fantasy Football Winners.

1. Fantasy Football Ring - the new fantasy football ring award will be a hit with fantasy commissioners in 2016.  This resin award can be attached to a perpetual base to immortalize winners each year!  We also found a fantasy football bobble head, which features a fan on his laptop checking out his team.

This new art glass award features vibrant colors!

2. New Art Glass awards for corporate recognition - Art glass awards, a popular choice with our customers, are a great value. Inexpensive and beautiful to look at, we found many new colors and shapes of art glass, including this primary color beauty from Tropar.

Burst Thru resin awards feature bright colors and fun designs, such as this one for car shows!

3. Resin Sport Awards - we call this particular line of resin plaques "Burst Thrus" because the image seems to be bursting through the awards, creating a 3-D effect.  One supplier, Tower Awards, offers some beautiful new Burst Thrus with vibrant colors in all kinds of sports and activities.

Glass perpetual awards make great recognition for Employee of the Month awardees.

4. Perpetual Corporate Awards - We found some unique glass and crystal perpetual trophies for corporate achievement.  Made by Marco, this award features little glass blocks can be engraved with the winners' name, date and achievement and then stacked on the award.  This is a great option for awards you want to last longer than just one use, such as Employee of the Month awards or recognition for Years of Service.

Leatherette awards engrave beautifully and are a hot new trend in awards for 2016.

5. Leatherette Awards and Gifts:  Made by our supplier JDS, leatherette is a huge trend this season.  Many products feature a tan, rust or black colored exterior, laser engraved with a logo and message.  These new products are quite impressive and will be added to the Trophies2Go online offerings soon.

Overall, the APA show was a great success! Thank you for suppliers for featuring all of your new products for us to touch and feel. It's going to be a great year!

Cheers!
Jessica

Engraved signs are a small detail that make a huge impression.  They are extremely important to make the world operate smoothly. They are needed for:

Customized phenolic signs are needed for many industrial applications.

- Safety

- Instructions

- Regulations

- Marketing

- Displays

- Identification

- Directions

to name a few uses.  It’s easy to buy pre-made plastic signs, but what do you do if you need a custom sign, such as a phenolic sign, specific to your situation and application? Never fear, we are here to help!

Trophies2Go can craft a plastic or metal sign to your exact specifications.  We offer plastic in a range of colors for both indoor and outdoor use.  In aluminum & brass, we offer metal signs in your choice of gold, silver, black and other colors as well.  We can engrave both plastic and metal signs with text in any language you like.  And your sign can be cut to whatever size you need for your application.  They are fully customizable to your need!

Are you applying your sign to a wall? Machinery?  A door?  Application matters - and we provide a number of different options.  We offer engraved signs without any backing material, with double stick tape, with velcro or with magnetic strips. Or maybe you need to screw the sign into something - if so, you can request two small holes on either side of the sign or all four corners. If you choose an option with holes, matching screws are included.

Call us at 877-926-4700 for questions about signs.

Whatever you need for your specific project, we will make an engraved sign for you at an affordable price.  Our phenolic signs, industrial signs, safety signs, and business signs are designed and etched in-house.

Get a proof of your text before it gets engraved - FREE for orders over $50.  Production time on both plastic and metal signs is fast, usually 1 business day.  Find out more by browsing our Industrial Signs category or giving our friendly and knowledgeable customer service team a call at 877-926-4700.

Cheers!  Jessica

Stunning, impressive, durable and consistent.  That's what sets this award apart from all the others.

Our Waterford Award sparkles with beveled edges.

The Waterford Cut Acrylic Award by RB Fabrication wins the Trophies2Go 2015 Product of the Year. Nominated by our Production Manager Tom, he chose this award because of the high quality and elegant design.

Our engraver Lori likes how this award is consistent from piece to piece and is easy to engrave.  It always looks great for our customers.

This stunning award features sparking bevels in the Waterford style with an an elegant pointed oval shape on a sturdy acrylic base.  Made of clear acrylic, it has the drama of a crystal award with the durability of Lucite.

Here's what past customers had to say:

"We used this product for our Employee of the Year awards and it really made an impact.  Award is large, attractive, and really makes a statement."

"This Award is quality.  It truly looks like Waterford Cut Crystal.  The work on the personalization is great too."

Thank you to our vendor RB Fabrications, who supplies us with many of our top selling, highest quality acrylic awards.  Based in California, all of their awards are made in the USA.

We are proud to carry RB's awards in our online catalog and especially proud to feature one as our 2015 Product of the Year!

For past Product of the Year winners, check out our 2012 Monster Trophies, 2013 Honey Badger Trophy and 2014 the Swirl Egg Art Glass award!

Cheers!
Jessica

Celebrate a special event for years to come with an engraved glass ornament.

With Christmas just around the corner, it's time to start thinking about gifts.  If you're like me, you want to get a jump on your shopping to get it over with and enjoy the rest of the season!

Here at Trophies2Go we offer a number of stunning engraved gifts for your family, friends clients and colleagues.  What's great about our gifts is that they are engraved for FREE and shipped directly to your door.  No mall, no hassle, and more customization possible than Amazon!

Here's a sampling of our newest and my favorite personalized gifts for this holiday season.

Engraved Glass Ornaments:  Celebrating a First Christmas together, a special anniversary, a new baby, or a new home? Engrave a beveled glass ornament to remember the special event for years to come!  Our ornaments are made of clear glass with beveled edges that twinkle and shine on a Christmas Tree!

Wine Gifts:  Shopping for a wine connoisseur?  We offer a large selection of engraved wine gifts that any wine drinker will love!  Some options include Crystal Decanters, Engraved Wine Stoppers, sets of wine glasses and engraved wine boxes.  Wine boxes make beautiful corporate gifts for clients, especially when a favorite bottle of wine is added to the inside!

Engraved Glasses:  New to Trophies2Go, we just added elegant glassware to our line of engraved gifts.  We now offer engraved wine glasses, including red, white and stem less, champagne flutes, highball glasses, beer pints and more .  All glasses are deep etched with your logo for free!  Perfect for corporate galas, banquets, fundraisers, and any other event where you would like branded glassware for your guests.  Or personalize a set for someone special for a one-of-a-kind gift - it's sure to impress!

BBQ Gifts:  Do you have a barbecue expert in the house?  Get them their own personalized BBQ tool set!  Engrave a special message onto the box and the tools.  We also have engraved cutting boards and engraved wooden spoons for your favorite griller.

A flask gift set with a special treat inside is Santa's favorite gift!

Golf Awards and Gifts:  Both my husband, brother in-law and father in-law are avid golfers.  If you are like me, every year you get your golfer a dozen of their favorite golf balls and a new golf glove for Christmas.  This year consider presenting those balls in a special box.  We offer two new golf ball boxes; a rosewood golf ball box with silver engraving or a keepsake color box that can be personalized with a photo - a cherished memory!

Boxed Sets:  We offer engraved boxed wine tool sets, poker chip sets, humidors, golf putters, flask sets and more.  Check out our wide selection in our corporate gifts section of our website.

Personalized gifts are our specialty!  Forget the mall and shop at Trophies2Go for free engraving and quick turn around, just in time for your holiday celebration!

Cheers,
Jessica

Retirement represents a significant right of passage in a person’s life.  When an employee devotes years of service to a career, retirement changes their life significantly.  How the retiree is honored will remain with them and their families for the rest of their lives.

How Do You Honor A Retiree?

Retirement is a right of passage meant to be celebrated!

Plan a retirement party.  Big or small, a party matters.  Whether an informal gathering during the day or a more formal event after hours, it's important thing to have key people present - the retiree's current and past co-workers, managers, and spouse.  Retirement awards and gifts should be presented at this event.

Have a theme. Get inspiration from something the retiree enjoys, such as a hobby or a favorite vacation spot.  Use the theme as a starting point for decorations and games, if you're having them.  The theme makes a party more fun and memorable.

Say something nice about the retiree. Careful planning should be given to these words, as they will make a lasting impression. It's more meaningful when the speaker has worked directly with the retiree. Make sure to mention the contributions the retiree has made to the organization throughout their career.

Make the retirement gift meaningful.  Since the gift is a symbol of tenure with the company, it’s important.   Beautiful engraved clocks, vases, plaques, and other personalized award items are popular choices for retirement gifts.  Your gift will be most meaningful if a senior member of the company presents it.

The most important thing is that the person is honored and appreciated for their years of loyalty, dedication and contribution to the organization.

Sample Text for Retirement Awards

Example of retirement text for an engraved wall plaque.

Sometimes it can be difficult to decide what words to put on an engraved award.  Below are 4 examples of text that can be used on retirement awards to make it meaningful. These are only guidelines; be creative to capture the essence of the person you're honoring.

Example #1:
Presented To
First and Last Name
Thank you for your years of
Dedication and Leadership
Company name or logo
Retirement Date or Retirement Party Date

Example #2:
Presented to
First Name and Last Name
Thank you for your years of passion,
dedication, and leadership.
Your friendship and companionship will be greatly missed.
Company name or logo
Retirement Date or Retirement Party Date

Congratulate someone special on their retirement!

Example #3:
Presented to
First Name and Last Name
{Formal saying (three adjectives) stating specific attributes of retiree’s contribution}
Company name or logo
Retirement Date or Retirement Party Date

Example #4:
Presented to
First Name and Last Name
{Formal saying (three adjectives) stating specific attributes of retiree’s contribution}
{Informal saying that speaks to the retiree’s personal attributes or parting words of gratitude}
Company name or logo
Retirement Date or Retirement Party Date

Retirement is a right-of-passage that deserves acknowledgment and recognition.  Make it memorable and fun for that special person who has given their time, energy, and talents to your organization.  They'll remember it for the rest of their lives!

Editor's Note:  This post was originally published in Fall 2012 and has been updated for accuracy and comprehensiveness

Cheers,
Jessica