10Jul
Why do we Measure Time?
Humans have always been concerned with time. 7000 years ago, we invented the sundial. 3500 years ago, we measured time in how long it took incense or oil to burn. Sand glass clocks...
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30Jun
Why There are Different Ways to Engrave an Award Plaque
How craftsmen choose to engrave a trophy, award or plaque really depends on the client’s needs. Is it an acrylic trophy? A metal plate on a wood backing? Is it a glass or crystal award? And...
20Jun
Waterford’s Crystal and Glass Awards are all Over Pro Sports
We’ve all seen championship trophies. Many of them are metal sculptural trophies on bases, or cup-shaped trophies. But Waterford, the leader in beautiful crystal craftsmanship, creates many crystal awards for different sports organizations. Waterford crystal...
10Jun
Soccer and its Trophy Award: History of a Global Sport
Soccer’s, or as the rest of the world call’s it – futbol’s, biggest and most long-standing award is the World Cup (now the FIFA World Cup) trophy. The World Cup began in 1930,...
30May
Top Corporate Swag Trends for 2025: Meaningful Personalized Gifts that Impress the Recipient
Many companies have started to change the types of gifts they give their customers and clients within the last few years. Trends have moved from luxury corporate gifts like glass water sets or personalized clocks to...
20May
Crystal is Always Glass but Glass isn’t Always Crystal
When searching for drinkware, you’ll often see products that look really similar have noticeable price differences depending on if they are glass or crystal. But what does that mean? Is “crystal” just a snobby word for...
30Apr
What is Employee Engagement?
As employers, we are always concerned about our employees. Not only aspects of their work, like their productivity, professionalism and performance, but also aspects of their satisfaction in their job.Often, we offer gestures like title changes...
20Apr
Tips for Planning Virtual Events in the Workplace
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed workplaces dramatically in 2020. Nowadays, a growing number of companies and businesses have embraced remote work. A good portion of the workforce is currently working on either a...
10Apr
What can you do with old trophies and plaques you have at home?
Many people have older trophies and plaques from their childhood or from family members and are not sure what to do with them.Should they be displayed? If so, what is the best way? How can...
30Mar
A Few Tips For An Award Presentation Speech
As you plan your upcoming recognition event, you need to consider how you will present your awards. In many cases, you will need to prepare short remarks before you present your award plaques or trophies. The remarks...
20Mar
Unique Trophy and Gift Ideas for Company Recognition Events
No recognition event will be perfect without classy and unique recognition award ideas. Acrylic awards are a mainstay in awarding ceremonies, but do you know about all the other kinds of recognition awards you can give...
10Mar
The Secret Meaning of an Engraved Award
The great English poet John Keats, knowing he was soon to die from tuberculosis, and fearing that he hadn’t really made his mark on the world, famously asked that his tombstone be inscribed not with his...
