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Awards & Trophies
Promotional awards are used to recognise achievement, service milestones, competition results and corporate accomplishments. The range includes Plaques, Acrylic Trophies, glass trophies, crystal awards, prestige cups, timber trophies and novelty light up awards. Plaques remain one of the most popular options because they provide a large engraving area and suit a wide variety of recognition programs, while acrylic awards are frequently selected when custom shapes, colours or unique designs are required.
Different award materials create very different presentations. Glass and crystal awards are often chosen for corporate recognition programs, acrylic awards allow greater design flexibility and plaques remain popular for service recognition and commemorative presentations. Factors such as decoration method, customisation options, presentation style and budget all influence which award type is selected.
Some Popular Awards & Trophies
Choosing Between Plaques, Acrylic And Glass Awards
Although plaques, acrylic awards and glass trophies all serve the same purpose, they create very different presentations. Plaques remain popular because they provide generous engraving or print areas and can be displayed easily in offices, reception areas and meeting rooms. Acrylic awards offer considerably more design flexibility, allowing custom shapes, cut-outs, colours and full-colour graphics that may not be practical with traditional glass or crystal products.
Glass and crystal awards are often selected when a more formal presentation is required, particularly for corporate recognition programs, executive awards and achievement ceremonies. Acrylic awards are frequently chosen when organisations want the award itself to reflect a company logo, product shape or event theme. Understanding the strengths and limitations of each material can help narrow down the most suitable option for the occasion and available budget.
Plaques provide a large decoration area and are easy to display on walls, desks and shelves. They are commonly selected for service recognition, retirement awards, donor recognition and commemorative presentations where detailed text and recipient information are important.
Acrylic awards can be manufactured in custom shapes and often support full-colour printing, making them suitable for branded recognition programs and creative award designs. Glass awards generally offer fewer shape options but remain popular for their clean and professional appearance.
Yes. One of the major advantages of acrylic is that it can be cut into custom shapes that reflect logos, products, buildings, mascots or event themes. This level of customisation is one of the reasons acrylic awards have become so popular.
The choice depends on the design. Engraving is often preferred for names, dates and recognition text, while full-colour printing can reproduce logos, photographs and detailed graphics that may not be practical with engraving alone.
Most plaques include the recipient's name, award title, organisation name and presentation date. Some also incorporate company logos, achievement details, sponsor recognition or event branding.
Light up awards are often selected when organisations want something different from traditional plaques and trophies. They are particularly popular for technology companies, innovation awards, creative industries and modern event presentations.
Both materials can be scratched if handled incorrectly, although they behave differently. Acrylic is generally more impact resistant, while glass provides greater surface hardness. Proper storage and presentation help maintain the appearance of either material.
Claire from our sales team says: When designing an annual award program, avoid filling the entire plaque or trophy with graphics. Leaving sufficient space for names, dates and achievement details often produces a cleaner and more professional result.
Recognition Products For Different Occasions
Awards and trophies can be tailored to suit everything from annual staff recognition programs through to sporting competitions, sales achievements, donor recognition and corporate milestones. Plaques remain one of the most versatile options due to their generous decoration area and ability to accommodate detailed recipient information, while acrylic awards provide greater freedom for custom shapes and creative designs. Glass, crystal and light up awards each offer a different presentation style, making it important to consider both the recipient and the occasion when selecting an award. If you need help comparing the available options, our team can assist.