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When it comes to recognizing excellence — whether it’s employees, clients, or partners — the way you do it matters. One of the biggest decisions companies face is whether to choose custom-designed awards or go with off-the-shelf trophies.

At first glance, off-the-shelf awards seem more convenient and budget-friendly. But in many cases, custom awards deliver far more long-term value, both emotionally and professionally.

Let’s break down the differences, the hidden value of customization, and when it’s worth the extra investment

Creating a unique, high-end corporate award or trophy on its own is not an easy task to tackle. Thankfully, we can assist you with each crucial step of the process to make your custom award process as easy as 1-2-3-4.

There’s nothing more heartbreaking than seeing your custom acrylic award covered in dust, smudges and what seems to be a spot of dried orange juice. After wondering how some orange juice might have landed there, you’ll need to channel your inner Martha Stewart – it’s cleaning time! Acrylic needs to be treated with care so let us share a few tips on how to clean your acrylic awards, acrylic embedment, acrylic financial tombstones and acrylic deal toys. 

What is acrylic embedment? How does it work? What items or materials can be embedded in acrylic? You can learn more about the process in this article.

The most popular question regarding the creation of recognition awards and trophies is, of course, the price. Sadly, there is no absolute answer to the monetary aspect of your projects since every detail will cause the price to fluctuate. However, here are some pointers that can help you match your artistic vision to the budget needed.