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, …

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 …

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. …