Trophies Plus Medals Blog
The Value and Importance of Participation Awards
Did you know that participation awards can ease team building in youth sports in a meaningful way?
Though some parents have voiced their hesitation towards participation trophies, the truth is they can help remind kids that the work they put in matters.
A trophy for hard work does ...
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5 Tips for Building Team Morale with Your Players
Have you recently found yourself in a coaching position of a sports team? Or have you already been coaching a team for a while?
If you said yes to either question, you know the importance of creating a healthy team morale in your players.
As a coach, your players look to you as ...
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Tips for Choosing End of the Year Awards for Students
What types of reinforcers do you use to motivate your students throughout the year?
Do you use social reinforcers such as praises and expressions of approval? Or do you prefer reinforcers based on students' preferred activities? How about tangible ones such as certificates, work ...
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The History of Awards & Trophies
The most expensive trophies in sports are worth hundreds of thousands of pounds. Those who win them receive only a replica of the original. These include the FIFA World Cup Trophy, believed to be the world's most valuable, at $20 million.
It's not the silver or gold veneer of ...
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What to Say When Giving an Award
"A winner is a dreamer who never gives up" - Nelson Mandela.
Winning something or receiving an award is an unforgettable moment in a person's life.
If you're given the responsibility and privilege of giving an award, what can you do to make it a success? Keep reading to find ...
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How to Buy Trophies Online: Choosing the Right Supplier
Whether you're a student, a player on a sports team or an employee, you need recognition.
It's what makes us feel valued and motivates us to keep going. Trophies are the perfect way to give that to your team. To do it right, you have to buy them from a good supplier.
In this ...
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Graduation Awards Ideas
Every teacher wants to make his students feel special on their graduation day. After all, this is one of the most important moments in their lives. But how can you find original graduation awards ideas to motivate and reward your pupils?
First of all, consider their hobbies and ...
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Awesome Student Award Ideas For Elementary Schools
Motivating your elementary school students is not difficult, especially when you have several rewards available.
Whether it's for academics, behaviour, sports or helpfulness it is not hard to find ways to motivate them to continue being awesome!
Here are some student award ideas ...
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5 Creative Award Ideas That Your Employees Will Appreciate
Want to show your employees a little appreciation and boost company morale? Giving awards is a sure-fire way to do that. But not all award ideas are bound to have the same impact. Your employees' expectations can also complicate this.
Well, it's time to get creative!
Turn your ...
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5 Football Award Ideas That Your Team Is Sure To Love
In today's world, participation trophies are all the rage. While there is much controversy surrounding them, they are becoming even more prevalent. Unfortunately, participation trophies can be very mundane for sports teams, especially when there are so many other awards to choose ...
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A List of Simple, Yet Effective Employee Recognition Ideas
Wouldn't it be great to increase your team's productivity by over 30%? There's an easy way to achieve this.
Research shows that over a third of employees feel that lack of recognition hinders their performance.
Recognising your staff members needn't eat into your profits ...
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Top 7 Cheerleading Awards Ideas For Your Next Banquet
It's nearing the end of cheer season, and you're probably starting to think about cheerleader banquet ideas for your girls.
The end of year banquet is a fun way to cap the season off and meet with parents to discuss next season. It's also the perfect event to award your cheerleaders ...
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4 Easy Tips For Improving Employee Satisfaction
Happy employees are a benefit to your business.
For one, happy employees will often put in that extra mile for customers. Happy customers mean a better bottom line.
Happy employees maintain the overall morale of the workplace. Plus, they're less likely to quit on short notice.
If ...
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Award Plaque Wording Ideas Perfect For Any Occasion
Presenting someone with an award can make them feel special. In fact, 69% of employees would work harder if they felt like they were being appreciated.
Recognising someone for their work is always a nice thing to do. Whether it's a sporting event or a formal ceremony, ...
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The Best Basketball Award Ideas Your Kids Will Love
Your kids have been working hard all season on the basketball court. Now it's time to reward them for a job well done. But where do you start?
When it comes to awarding your basketball players, a wide range of award categories are available for recognizing your little athletes. Here ...
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Winning Ideas for School Plaque Inscriptions
WINNING IDEAS FOR SCHOOL PLAQUE INSCRIPTIONS
Honour ceremonies at the end of the term are a traditional way to recognise students. But when it comes to awards and trophies, is there a right way to congratulate a student for their labour?
If you’re struggling with plaque ...
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Employee Appreciation Ideas to Improve Productivity
According to a 2014 HBR report, the most impactful driver of employee engagement is employee recognition.
You've undoubtedly wanted to increase your company's employee recognition for some time now, but maybe you've struggled to find the right way to do that. There are so many ...
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How to Plan a School Awards Ceremony
Many schools give out academic awards to their students at the end of the year to recognize their accomplishments in academics, athletics, the arts, and more. It is a great way to reward students for all their hard work and dedication.
But if you've never planned a school awards ...
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A Coach's Guide to Buying Sports Medals
The first record of an award medal comes from the fourth century BCE, when Alexander the Great, to Jonathan of the Hebrews... "honorary awards, as a golden button, which it is custom to give the king's kinsmen."
The Roman emperors used military and political awards of medals, ...
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5 Employee of the Month Ideas That Pay Off
40% of employees who don't receive any sort of significant recognition will do the bare minimum of their job descriptions. Once they receive that recognition, 85% of them will begin to go above and beyond in their positions.
Those are pretty powerful numbers that speak to ...
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Custom Trophies for Kids: Getting Started
Over the last several years, the debate around participation trophies for kids has been hot. Though some claim this phenomenon is counterproductive, studies actually indicate that rewards have a measurable positive effect.
One thing that is not up for debate is that kids ...
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How to Plan a Sports Medal Ceremony
How to Plan a Sports Medal CeremonySweat, tears, and even a bit of blood -- your team has given it all during the season. The wins were exhilarating and the practices grueling, but you learned valuable lessons and always had each other's backs.
At the end of the season, what could be ...
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5 Ideas for Your Next Awards Banquet
5 Ideas for Your Next Awards Banquet
Holding an awards banquet is a great way to celebrate an achievement. The winners get their awards and the guests get an amazing meal. But how do you make it a memorable event and not just another dull gathering?
You might not be able to ...
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More Than MVP: 7 Superlative Ideas Your Team Will Love
Participation trophies aren't the only way to say "good job" for a successful season. Think outside the box to find other superlative examples for awards that highlight unique contributions.
Kids like being commended for their achievements. Everyone contributes to the ...
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