Popular Custom Awards to Pair with Event Medals

When hosting an event, especially one that involves athletic competitions or community participation, it's essential to recognize the achievements of the participants and top performers.

Custom medals are a popular choice for participants, but pairing those medals with additional custom awards for top athletes or teams can elevate your event's prestige and excitement.

Let's explore some popular custom awards that complement event medals perfectly and offer a unique way to recognize excellence.

Custom Plaques: Brass Plaques and Full Color Plaques

Custom plaques are a timeless way to honor top performers. Whether it's a brass or full color plaque, these custom awards can feature the same branding or logo design as your event's medals, creating a cohesive look. Plaques are perfect for recognizing top-tier athletes or teams who deserve additional recognition beyond the standard medal.

• Brass Plaques: Custom brass plaques offer an elegant, economical way to recognize top performers. Typically set in a cherry finish wood with a double plate for a matted look, they feature a colored top plate engraved in gold or silver. Multiple wood finishes (like walnut or red alder) and plate colors (black, blue, red, etc.) are available, making these plaques a versatile choice to pair with your event medals.
• Full Color Plaques: Full color plaques are an excellent option for a more vibrant and modern look. These plaques come in two styles: color printing directly onto the wood or onto an aluminum plate mounted on the plaque. Color printing allows you to replicate event logos, graphics, or branding, ensuring your event's theme is consistent across both medals and customized awards. Multiple wood finishes (like walnut or red alder) and plate colors (black, blue, red, etc.) are available.

Custom Acrylic Awards: Pop-In Base and Freestanding Awards

Custom acrylic awards have gained popularity for their sleek, modern design and versatility. They're ideal for events where you want to offer something a little more contemporary while maintaining alignment with the design of your custom medals. Acrylic awards can perfectly mirror the look of custom medals, making them an ideal choice for complementary customized awards.

• Pop-In Base Acrylic Awards: These custom awards offer a modern, economical way to recognize top athletes or teams. Cut from 3/8" thick acrylic, these awards can match the design of your event medals for a cohesive look. Available with either laser etching or color printing, your logo or design will stand out beautifully. The functional base adds a stylish touch, and you can affix engraved plates to the base for personalization. These awards pair perfectly with event medals, providing a unified and polished recognition experience.

• Freestanding Acrylic Awards: These custom awards require no base and stand independently, offering a clean, modern aesthetic. Laser-cut from ¾" thick acrylic, they can replicate the design elements of your event medals to provide top athletes or teams with a high-quality customized award that promotes your event.
  
  

Why Pair Custom Awards with Event Medals?

When participants receive both a medal and a custom award, it adds more professionalism to your event. For example, at a gymnastics meet, all participants might receive custom medals, and the top-performing teams are awarded custom plaques or acrylic awards for their standout performances. Similarly, in a road race, every runner could receive a finisher medal, and custom awards would be reserved for the top male and female runners in specific age groups.

By offering a customized award that pairs perfectly with your event's custom medals, you elevate the experience for everyone involved. Whether it's a plaque, acrylic award, or another custom award, top athletes feel recognized and appreciated, leaving them with a special accolade they can proudly display alongside their medals for years.

Make Your Event Memorable with Custom Awards

Pairing event medals with custom awards like plaques and acrylic trophies offers a winning combination. Custom awards add another layer of recognition that makes your event stand out from the rest. Whether you choose plaques or acrylic awards, you can customize these awards to reflect your event's branding and complement your custom medals.

At Maxwell Medals & Awards, we specialize in crafting custom awards that meet your event's needs. If you're looking for unique awards to pair with your medals, our experts are here to help you create memorable custom awards. Let's start the conversation!