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Employee recognition is great for morale

2008-05-12T23:25:00.004-04:00

The employee recognition award is a great way to recognize hard work, dedication and loyalty among your staff. In fact, you'll find that an effective employee recognition award program will increase productivity and morale.
You should recognize your best people! Take a few moments to reflect on the many successes of your company or association. Are there people you should be recognizing? We think there are!

At AwardsIDEAS.com, we excel in our design capabilities, ensuring every client has a prestigious award that captures the recipient's accomplishment, conveys a strong message and shows appreciation for a job well done.

We can help you start an employee recognition award program today!
We specialize in custom awards, so let us design something unique and meaningful to your organization.

Browse some of our custom awards and call us for ideas.

All SCA Awards now offer quantity discounts

2008-04-13T19:52:00.002-04:00

All of our SCA awards now offer quantity discounts. This means you can purchase larger quantities online and the cart will automatically adjust the discount when you check out.

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All CDA awards now have quantity discounts

2008-04-04T12:29:00.003-04:00

All of our CDA awards now feature quantity discounts. These are automatically adjusted in the cart as you add higher quantities. To see what the discounts are before adding, you may click on this button on any item in the website:

To see all of the CDA items, please go here:

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Matching a recognition award to a company image

2008-03-23T21:05:00.003-04:00

When GOOGLE needed a fresh idea for an award, we took a lava lamp and built a acrylic case around it. It matched a company theme of theirs and we made it all work.

The right award concept makes a big difference.

View our awards' capabilities and give us a call.

Creative custom recognition awards... our specialty

2007-12-30T20:13:00.000-05:00

We have assembled a web site full of beautiful better quality awards. What we like to do best when it is requested by a client, is to invent out of our imagination a totally new award idea.

We can take and cut and fuse crystal to make something special. For one client we created a shape of a castle with turrets.

We can mold out of ground up stone unusual shaped marble awards. For one client we created a scene of a pavement truck out in front of a background.

We can cut and mold lucite into special shapes and then embed a product or picture within that lucite. For one client we took the letter M and fused into it a lightning bolt.

When you want to do something special, don't be afraid to ask. We'll be proud to invent.

Truly Custom Awards Page updated

2007-12-14T14:01:00.001-05:00

Along with adding to our individual custom awards pages, we have updated the main Truly Custom Awards Page.

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We use the highest quality materials in the production of our awards. Those materials include cultured stone, marble, granite, glass, crystal, acrylic, lucite, wood and precious gems. We can also combine materials for an even more unique award. We often mix glass and crystal with cultured stone, marble, granite or wood elements to make breathtaking custom creations that can not be found anywhere else.

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Globe Awards are perfect for the global superstars in your organization.

2007-12-09T11:36:00.000-05:00

Our Globe Awards stand apart from many of our other worlds, as they really do put a world of acknowledgement in the hands of your recipient. Like your honoree, a globe award is all encompassing. Our world is the only one in the solar system that is able to sustain life as we know it, as your employee stands out as sustaining their efforts. A globe award is worldly, as your recipient is, having gained wisdom and experience in their travels that they put to good use for your cause. A globe award encompasses responsibility, as your recipient always seems to have the world in their hands and be caring for it with finesse and grace.

For the world-rocking, earth shattering, globally wonderful recipients in your world, consider a Globe Award.

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The brilliance of a diamond and the brilliance of your honoree come together.

2007-11-30T11:28:00.000-05:00

Diamonds are known the world over as a thing of beauty and grace. Your honoree is similar to one of our diamond shaped awards in a number of ways, as they are both:

Valuable. They are valuable because of the rarity of their character and the elegance they represent.
Strong. A diamond is the hardest surface on earth, able to cut effortlessly through any material it is presented just as your honoree cuts through red tape and issue that come up in projects.
Brilliant. Every facet of a diamond reflects the light around it as your honoree reflects their inner brilliance and intelligence in their efforts.

If you've got diamonds in your organization, let them shine. Consider a diamond-shaped award today.

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Arches stand the test of time, and so does your recipient.

2007-11-28T11:19:00.000-05:00

Arch Shaped Awards are so popular because of the symbolism that the arch encompasses. Bridges are often made of arches because they are both strong and quick to build. An arch will hold strong over years of use because gravity compresses the materials downward and adds to it's strength over time. Arches are symbols of power and strength, as can be seen in the St. Louis arch. If your recipient is steadfast, strong and capable, an arch award is a good choice for them.

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Circular awards

2007-11-27T09:55:00.000-05:00

Circular Awards are great to give to recipients both for their beauty and their symbolism. Everyone has heard the sayings "coming full circle" to describe a completed action. Everyone knows the idea of "circling the wagons" to protect something valuable or significant. The circle symbolizes completion, fulfillment, reinvention or success. Do these qualities describe your recipient? If so, you should consider a circular award.

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Obelisk awards are towers of strength, just like your honoree

2007-11-26T09:52:00.000-05:00

Obelisk Awards encompass the mighty obelisk, a shape as old as the Egyptian and Roman Empires. These towers with pyramids on top of symbols of power. When thinking of the power players in your organization, doesn't it make sense to honor them with an obelisk award?

We carry dozens of obelisks in many materials, including some unique shapes.

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Pyramid Awards speak to the strength, determination, precision and dedication of your honoree.

2007-11-25T09:51:00.000-05:00

Pyramid Awards are symbols of hard work, dedication and strength. When considering the amount of man power and design that was required to build the Great Pyramids of Egypt, you can fully understand the monumental undertaking that constructing a pyramid really was. It was with great skill, mathematical precision and hard work that the visions of the Pharoahs came to life one bring at a time.

The symbolism of a pyramid matches the symbolism of the hard workers and innovative thinkers in your organization. Both your recipient and the pyramids embody:

Strength. The natural strength of a pyramid is seen throughout nature and in your honoree.
Determination. The building of the great pyramids was a time consuming endeavor, taking thousands of people to complete. The determination of building a pyramid is matched by your honoree.
Precision. The mathematical prowess of the pyramid designers is unmistakable. Honor the precise actions of your honoree.
Dedication. Every brick in the construction of a pyramid is a brick towards it's completion. Look at every brick of accomplishment that your honoree has put into place and you'll see why the pyramid fits their accomplishment.

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Sports Awards available for athletes of all kinds

2007-11-20T13:21:00.000-05:00

Sports Awards are given to athletes of all sports, and aren't just for those who take 1st, 2nd or 3rd place. We create awards and trophies aimed at golfers, bowlers, football players, basketball players, hockey players or any other sport you can imagine. While any of our awards can be made easily into a sports themed award, these are a series of awards which are made specifically for sports and athletes.

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The stars of your organization shine as bright as the stars in the sky.

2007-11-19T13:09:00.000-05:00

Our Star Awards are amongst our most popular, and for good reason. Stars have been a symbol of brilliance, guidance, prosperity, wisdom and longevity for many centuries. As everyone who sees a star understands it's power and grace, it's easy to see why giving a star award to the stars of your organization is an obvious choice.

The symbolism of a star matches closely the greatness of your recipient, who both are:

Bright and shining examples of what is possible. A star shines brightly in the heavens as the stars of your organization shine brightly in your office.
Fine examples of longevity. Stars are billions of years old and continue to shine. Those who have made successes in your organization for 5 years, 10 years, 20 years or a lifetime of service share these same characteristics.
Inspirational. As hundreds of poets, scholars, astronomers, sailors, playwrights and nobility have gazed upon the stars for inspiration and guidance, so have the coworkers who rely on your shining stars to provide them assistance, help and guidance.
Brilliant. A star's light may take years or even decades to reach earth, but the brilliance carries through. That same brilliance can be found in the stars of your company. They're always the first with bright ideas and they carry the torch for these ideas with clarity, brilliance and radiance.

Celebrate the stars in your organization with one of our brilliant star awards. They will be as impressed and grateful to receive it as you will be giving it.

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A triangle award is a symbol of perfection.

2007-11-18T13:02:00.000-05:00

A triangle, be it man made or in nature, is a symbol of perfection. If you consider all of the symbolism of a triangle, you could apply many of those facets to the perfectionists within your organization. A triangle award will reflect their commitments and integrity.

A triangle, much like your recipient, is...

One of the strongest shapes in nature. The strength of a triangle can be seen in buildings and in all civilization.
A shape that spreads load evenly and manages itself very well. Since all pressure is put on the angles of a triangle evenly, it balances loads just as your recipient balances task.
Easily fit together with other triangles. Because of their precision and equality, a triangle fits with other triangles to improve on processes as a whole.
Adjustable to fit any need. As triangles in nature become oblong, they still maintain their structure and integrity. As new tasks challenge one of your recipients, they make adjustments and stay strong.

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Profits aren't the only thing that soars with an eagle on your team.

2007-11-08T13:01:00.000-05:00

Our Eagle awards are amongst the most unique awards on our site. The eagle, in all of it's magnificence, is a sure way to show your appreciation for any recipient.

Eagles carry symbolism that is inherent in the champions of your organization. These awards are perfect for a recipient who..

Soars above the clouds of doubt with the grace of an eagle, effortlessly gliding above all others
Dives with agility onto good ideas
Maintains a vision that is crystal clear, always aware and constantly refocusing towards greatness
Digs their talons into a task, never letting go until the job is done
Swoops down for the sale and always looks good doing it.

Who are the eagles in your organization? We have an eagle award to honor them.

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Awards for Environmental Champions

2007-11-04T11:02:00.000-05:00

Some of the best environmental achievements are started by an individual or a small team of people.

let's face it, there is a lot of waste everywhere you look and that means there is a lot of potential for people to make a big difference in finding ways to reduce that waste.

We at awardsIDEAS.com because of our relationship with AwarenessIDEAS.com are developing new ideas for awards that give special recognition to the Champions that are making a difference stopping environmental waste wherever they find it. So this blog is two-fold: be an environmental champion yourself and when you have a chance give another champion an appropriate award.

What is a champion and how do you reward them?

2007-10-31T14:38:00.000-04:00

Everyone is capable of greatness. Some of us find greatness in our hobbies. Others in our jobs. Others in our interests and pursuits. For those who work for you that are champions, how do you reward them?

Dictionary.com defines a champion as :

Someone who has won first place in a competition
Someone who fights for a cause
Supporter: a person who backs a politician or a team etc.
Protect or fight for as a champion
Holding first place in a contest
Ace: someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field

Every one of these definitions of champions is deserving of an award! Each champion can play an important role in your business, and here are examples of each kind of champion which you can award for their successes.

Someone Who has won first place in a Competition: Perhaps this is your lead sales person? Your fastest production assistant? Your most talented and acclaimed art director? Any person who is at the top of their game should be commended and rewarded for their efforts.

Someone who fights for a cause: Perhaps you've got a zealous office manager who always double checks the paperwork and keeps the business running smoothly? Perhaps your janitorial staff is always going above and beyond? Perhaps your I.T. professionals are always finding innovative ways to save you money? A simple award goes a long way to showing these champions how much you appreciate them.

Supporter: a person who backs a politician or a team etc: Could your sales manager do his job without a team of excellent account executives backing him up? Could your marketing team do as well as they did without support from your production team or the rest of your crew? These champions should be validated for their efforts with an award of support.

Protect or fight for as a champion: Perhaps you have someone on staff who is overcoming professional obstacles to be where they are today? Perhaps every day shows improvement both for themselves and the company? Perhaps these champions work every day to better themselves and their environment? These champions deserve a figment of your gratitude as well.

Holding first place in a contest: Do you have that one long time employee that always outperforms others in their industry? Do they constantly challenge themselves to do better and improve their process? Do they perform so well that no one eclipses their title as "Leader"? This long-running Champions should be awarded with one of our grand awards to commemorate their lifetime of continual dedication to being the best.

Ace: someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field: Is there someone in your facility that is a prodigy at their craft? Perhaps they have a natural gift that they use to their competitive advantage? Perhaps they've proven themselves proficient to a point that they teach others simply by doing. These champions should be rewarded with a token of your admiration as well.

No matter what kind of champions you have in your facility, every one of them is a good candidate for an award. Come see our thousands of potential awards at http://www.awardsideas.com. We'll gladly custom make something for the champion in your operation.

What would be a unique recognition award for an energy conservation activist?

2007-10-28T21:17:00.000-04:00

We are always looking for unique ways to recognize people we work with who are energy conservation champions. They belong to our client organizations and are achieving great results. Sure, we create beautiful plaques, crystal pieces and marble trophies, but what we're always looking for is that unique thoughtfulness that makes the reward come alive.

What have you seen or heard about that ended up being that perfect combination of visual look and written message that you would like to share with us and others?

And while you're thinking about this, turn off the lights when you leave the room.

Recognition Awards beyond what you see in an awards catalogue

2007-10-21T21:51:00.000-04:00

Sometimes, someone or a team does something so special that only a one of a kind custom award idea will do.

You don't want to present them with a 'me too', 'oh- I've seen that award before' trophy. The situation needs something new and unique.

What have you done or seen that you want to share?

We at awardsIDEAS.com have created a lot of 'WOW' awards. We are always wanting to hear success stories!

Awards now offered in "Awards by Shape" format

2007-10-08T12:55:00.000-04:00

When was the last time someone in your team stepped up above and beyond?

2007-07-04T10:55:00.000-04:00

This is a question I find myself asking all the time. Luckily for me, I have a fantastic team of co-workers. Every one of them is brilliant, decisive and intelligent. I couldn't ask for a better team. I consider myself lucky.

Maybe your team as a whole isn't as productive as you want them to be, but you've got one or two shining stars that always pull through. These are the guys who work late to finish projects or the gals who show up early for the meeting to double check that everything is in order. These are the superstars in your group that exceed sales records and find new ways to turn old products into new ideas. These are the champions of causes that get real changes made to improve your bottom line. These people stand out, and the best of them are humble while doing it.

When's the last time you recognized them for these actions?

A simple pat on the back goes a long way. A gift certificate shows you recognize their actions. What about something even nicer? Perhaps a small desk award for their office? Perhaps something even bigger and grander to reflect the grand job they've been doing?

I recommend you look at some of our art glass awards for just such achievers. These are small and inexpensive items that will put a smile on the face of anyone who receives them.

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Want to go even beyond this? Any of the awards on AwardsIDEAS will show your appreciation for those special recipients.

Welcome to the AwardsIDEAS.com blog!

2007-05-29T15:21:00.001-04:00

I've created this blog to discuss the happenings going on with AwardsIDEAS.com, our awards and recognition site. We've been working hard to add many more awards, plaques and trophies for all of the deserving recipients out there. If you have any questions about this blog, the awardsideas.com site or anything related to awards, please feel free to email me: info@awardsideas.com