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7 Great Times to Give Out Trophies and Awards
Ballet. Basketball. Fishing.
What do these things have in common?
There are trophies and awards for each! Giving and receiving awards is a fun experience for all. Check out seven times you can give out awards!
1. Graduation
Graduations are a great time to give out awards. ...
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5 Award Ceremony Ideas to Wow the Audience
Are you looking for award ceremony ideas that'll wow your guests?
There are many aspects that make an award party fun and unforgettable - great food, appropriate staging, music, and of course, the attendees.
Keep reading to discover 5 creative award ideas that'll impress ...
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Gag Trophies: Good or Bad Idea?
There's been a heated discussion recently about so-called "participation trophies" - usually children's awards given for taking part. Supposedly, being given these trophies wrecks their self-esteem and creates a sense of entitlement.
From that argument, 57% of people argue ...
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5 Funny Trophy Ideas to Get People Laughing
Millennials have been heralded as the 'participation trophy' generation... But there are way more reasons to give a trophy than winning or participation.
In fact, funny trophies are a great way to add some humour to any occasion.
Not sure how?
Here are five ways to use gag ...
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Gold, Silver, Bronze: The History of the Olympic Medals
Have you ever watched the Olympic games and wondered why the champions win certain coloured medals? Why are the colours gold, silver, bronze--in that order?
Questions like this might not cause you to lose sleep at night but learning the answer could make for some great trivia ...
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The Best Sports Trophies You Can Win
Sports heroes deserve distinctive trophies, not puny paperweights.
Good sports trophies are a tangible representation of all that hard work, while bad sports trophies are confusing, ugly, or both.
The final seconds of a professional championship match are emotional precisely because ...
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Trophies for Everyone: The Pros and Cons of Participation Trophies
Trophies have a long and lively history. This history is almost as lively as the debate over "participation trophies," especially in youth athletics. Participation trophies are the practice of providing trophies for everyone on the team and not just the member who scores the most ...
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Which Football Team Has the Most Champions League Titles?
Do you know which football team has the most Champions League titles?
If you're a follower of European football, you know that the Champions League is the most sought-after trophy each year.
Even domestic champions won in leagues like the Premier League or La Liga are less of a ...
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5 Sports Awards Ideas for Your Youth Sports Team
Once the season is over, it's time to hand out awards.
Whether your team went undefeated or lost a few games, it's important to keep your budding young athletes motivated for next season. And, one of the best ways to do that is by handing out team awards.
While there are the ...
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Recognition at Work: Why You Should Reward Your Employees
Is recognition at work that important to employee performance?
One survey showed that employees, especially those under age 30 crave feedback. In fact, most of the respondents answered that they would like feedback on a daily or weekly basis.
The reason is obvious. Positive or ...
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5 Secrets You Didn’t Know About the Biggest Trophies In Sports
Want to learn more about the biggest trophies in sports?
Did you know the Stanley Cup contains at least six typos? Imagine working every day for the better part of twenty years to become one of the best hockey players in the world. Then imagine you and your team sacrifice and ...
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The 4 Most Unique Trophies in Sports History
"Keep your eyes on the prize!"
We train for it, fight for it, go through blood, sweat, and tears to obtain that prize.
Winning a trophy or prize is a moment that you will never forget. But some of the trophies that athletes win are a little odd. Read on to see 4 of the weirdest and ...
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5 Famous Trophies You Should Know About
Professional sports trophies don't just look fancy sitting on a shelf. They can actually be worth quite a bit of money.
Trophies act as incentives for people to play their best and remain competitive. Young kids and professional athletes dream of holding up a title after a ...
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The Importance of Physical Education: 5 Reasons Why PE is Necessary
You may joke that PE is only good for getting hit with dodgeballs, but some of your most important habits were formed at this stage in your life.
The importance of physical education can't be stressed enough. Here are 5 reasons how PE shapes a child's life.
1. Lowers Risk of ...
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7 Ways to Improve Your Fantasy Football League
With over 33 million participants across the globe, fantasy football is a great excuse to watch some football with your friends (and of course trash talk a bit).
But if participation seems to be dropping or you're just looking to improve the experience, it may be time to ...
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5 Fantasy Football Trophy Ideas to Award Your Winner
With 75 million people around the world now playing fantasy football, it's likely that your team is jam-packed with people who are looking for friendly competition. Along with the prize money, lots of people like to take something else home with them. If you're looking for ...
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How to Award Your Best Man for a Job Well Done
How do you say thank you in more than words? Sometimes, you want to give a nice gift that people will remember. Your best man at your wedding is there because he's been there for you before.
Your best friend, your brother, you want to give them the perfect gift. It should be a ...
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How to Reward Yourself: 5 Ways to Give Yourself an Award
Life is all about either consequences or rewards. We go to work for a paycheque, play sports for a championship title and even the entertainment industry has an "award season" where you can't turn on the telly on a Sunday evening without seeing long acceptance speeches and designer ...
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10 Office Superlatives That Will Put a Smile on Everyone's Face
Without your employees, your business wouldn't be much of a business, would it? Of course not! Why not show your employees how much you appreciate them with office superlatives or some most likely to office awards?
Yes, you could present your employees with an award of excellence or ...
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Environmental Competition Ideas to Make Your Workplace More Environmentally Conscious
We are all looking for more ways to show our employees that we appreciate them. In the same way, many businesses are also looking to become more environmentally sustainable. What if you could do both at the same time?
Thankfully, you can! There are many ways to show employee ...
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How to Create More Competition in the Workplace
Trying to boost office morale?
Want your workplace to be more productive?
Fostering more competition in the workplace can be a great thing and can have a lot of benefits for your company. It can help your employees get more done while also helping them have more fun at their job.
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5 Golf Tournament Prizes That Make Competition Worth it
Whoever said golf was boring? Each year, the U.S. alone holds 800,000 golf tournaments.
Golf tournaments bring people together, whether it's the PGA or the local country club. They can enjoy the sunshine and even raise money for a good cause.
But that doesn't amount to anything ...
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Participation Trophies: Are They Good or Bad for Youth Athletics?
There are many opinions these days on whether participation trophies are good or bad for children's personal development. The concept has its army of supporters as well as detractors who present compelling arguments on both sides.
We all know them when we see them. "Participation ...
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Tips for Hosting an End of the Season Awards Banquet
As another season comes to a close, it's time to celebrate your athletes and their accomplishments on and off the field.
Most end of the season sports banquets follow a pretty standard formula. Usually held in the auditorium, gymnasium, or cafeteria, the celebration includes awards, ...
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