Picking the Perfect Sports Awards for Your Club

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When shopping for awards for your sports event, you need to decide the number of awards you will be giving out. You also want to think of the reason or purpose for the award. You will find various awards – whether for women, men, children, club managers, or teams. If you aren’t sure of what you want or you’re worried you could leave someone out, these tips can help you pick the right sports awards for your event.   Team Awards   Every sports, tournament, or league organizer needs to have a good-looking trophy to present to the team captain of the winning team. A gleaming nickel-plated cup can make a good …

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Best Choices for Words to Engrave on a Trophy

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Trophies have long been used as both awards for achievement and symbols of completion, and they have significantly more aesthetic value than diplomas or other pieces of paper proving one’s credentials. While it can be easy to decide to give someone a personalized trophy, the decision about what to engrave on that trophy is another matter entirely. When it comes to expertise in trophy engraving, San Diego residents can trust Gold Medallion Awards and take advantage of our years of experience to craft their messages. Here, we address the question of what to leave out and provide a handful of suggestions for what works well. Inside Jokes This approach should …

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A Trophy or a Plaque: Choosing the Right Award for the Right Occasion

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Trophy Vs Plaque in San Diego, CA

Trophies and plaques have been around for centuries. It’s recorded that the first trophies to ever be awarded for an accomplishment were wreaths given to athletes during the Olympic Games in Ancient Greece. Plaques have a similar history. First discovered as existing in the thirteenth to fifteenth century in Nigeria, they were also used to celebrate an accomplishment. Since both are given to commemorate achievements, it’s understandable why it could be difficult to decide on the appropriate award. The Case for Trophies When choosing between giving trophies or custom plaques, San Diego residents need to know the first rule of thumb is determining whether the occasion is celebrating athletics, arts, …

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Reasons to Award Trophies for Bowling

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Reasons to Give Out a Bowling Trophy in San Diego, CA

When organizing sports leagues, it can be difficult to keep everyone interested and motivated throughout the season, and it’s important to learn skills that keep athletes excited to come back. In bowling, recognition for great skills is a way to keep bowlers excited, and one of the ways you can do this is by giving away glass awards, acrylic awards, plaques, or trophies. Here are some reasons you may want to give out a bowling trophy.  Encourage People to Come Back to a Bowling League  It can be easy to get distracted with all of the things you have to do in life. A bowling league can be easily cast …

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6 Achievements That Deserve Recognition with a Trophy or Plaque

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Top 6 Achievements That Deserve a Trophy or Plaque in San Diego, CA

For centuries trophies and medals have been a popular way to have a tangible reminder of a victory. The English word “trophy” was coined in 1550 from its French predecessor, trophée. Today, trophies are a visible way of showing a specific achievement, a way of honoring someone special. Here are 6 examples of great opportunities to consider offering trophies and plaques.  1. Dancing In the world of dance there are several ways trophies and plaques can be used. In dance competitions, the solos, duets, and groups typically have four placements for each category: overall, first, second, and third. End of the year dance recitals are another way awards can be used. …

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