Trophies and awards are obviously rewards and presentations for achievement whether it be for sports activity, excellent sales results, long term service or other winning attainment.

The recipient of the trophy will accept it with glory and indeed display the award in pride of place.
There are trophies ..and trophies! We don't expect our schoolchildren to come home with an engraved crystal bowl for being on the winning football team, equally we would be bitterly disappointed to be awarded a plastic mini-trophy for 25 years loyal service.

A trophy represents an achievement and the trophy should be something special. Often it is the trophy that is the incentive to win, the competition is merely a route to the trophy. So if you are a sales manager and have a set a target, the trophy may be part of whole of the reward. A competitive individual or indeed several individuals may set their sights on that trophy – why? because it is a fantastic desirable object.

It is desire that makes competitors into winners, thus the trophy should create the desire to win. With this in mind, would you buy the cheapest possible trophy or discuss ideas with your trophy supplier for inspiration?

Corporate crystal awards for example are beautiful prismatic glassware, laser etched with your chosen text and winners name.
Silverware cups, bowls and salvers are fantastic traditional trophies but crystal ware may have other functions other than display purposes; decanters, glasses and tankards for example.

It may be a good idea to purchase a trophy that relates to the competition; golf for example. Golf trophies such as Golf Figurines, Bags & Club Heads, Golf Medals & Plaques, even Golf Day Competition Packs that offer a variety of different trophies in varying sizes, styles and prices.

When you buy a trophy, look at it as an investment because it reflects you.

It is great fun to give a joke trophy, a cartoon figurine or something similar that when it suits the purpose but should you by a cheap trophy as a reward excellent – the joke will be on you and may cost you dearly in future competitions.

Avon Trophies - The Online Trophy Shop

Avon Trophies Ltd, specialist engravers and suppliers of gift and presentation items for all occasions.
The online trophy shop is based in Devizes, Wiltshire and supplies all types of awards and trophies, presentation glassware and sports shields

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