Match the Award to the Personality
We’re all born with a distinctive personality. Although, many traits in our personality can place us into distinct categories. According to a Forbes article dating back to 2012, there are nine corporate...
We’re all born with a distinctive personality. Although, many traits in our personality can place us into distinct categories. According to a Forbes article dating back to 2012, there are nine corporate...
Did you know that some of the world’s most successful leaders wear the same thing to the office daily? One of the most legendary work outfits belonged to the late Steve Jobs. He famously only had...
When most people think about trophies, they usually think about an award they received as a child. Maybe it was a soccer tournament or a perfect attendance award from school. Although, for managers or owners of a...
Instantly put a smile on their face when you present to them a timeless company gift. Corporate gifts for employees are a phenomenal way to boost morale and loyalty. Staff members will adore it when they...
Look around you. There’s a lot of metal, plastic and other types of man-made material around your home or environment. . Modern technology has paved the way for multi-functional devices, including laser etching and custom-made engraving....
When the achievement is big–the recipient went way above and beyond expectations–many of our customers feel the only way to properly say “thank you” is with crystal. For good reasons. Of all the common corporate award materials, crystal...
Today, our hand engraver, Tony Gilson, is engraving a high-end sterling silver Lunt baby cup for a customer. Though at the beginning he'll be showing off different styles of engraving that can be put on this...
A customer wanted a pair of sterling silver earrings to be engraved with the tattoo on the back of her neck for her daughter. Tony Gilson shows how to make an identical set of earrings through...
In this short video, Mr. Gilson talks about how he goes through the steps to engrave a Tiffany & Co sterling silver pendant with a monogram. A monogram is a style of engraving where the initials...

Both the trophy and the plaque can serve as the physical icons of an honor or award. The trophy, whether cup or statuette style, perhaps tends to be associated more often with victory in a competitive or sporting event, while the plaque may make us think more of recognition for professional endeavors. In any case, what matters most is what the chosen award object signifies: that the person or team receiving it was the best in their particular class, and deserves public recognition for their outstanding performance. As with any such recognition prize, an award tablet or trophy should reflect the nature of the honor it symbolizes, and should radiate a sense of quality and discerning taste.
