Whether it's for a sports tournament, an art performance, or a spelling bee, winning a trophy feels pretty great.
Perhaps that's why so many people have trophy cases in their homes or keep their trophies on display.
But, do you ever wonder how the trophy started? What is the history
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The day is finally here: graduation. After all of your hard work and perseverance, you can walk down the stage and grab your degree. It's a day you'll want to remember, and so will everyone that comes to see you walk.
That's what graduation photos are for; yet, it's hard to come up
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Whether out in the summer sun or in a local gymnasium, a bizarre little game has gotten a resurge in popularity. Its name is pickleball.
What's pickleball? An odd combination of tennis, badminton, and ping-pong, pickleball is a fast-paced game that is easy to learn, hard to master,
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There are few more controversial hunting topics as trophy hunting. While deer hunting is usually understandable due to overpopulation of the species, hunting a lion or an elephant for sport is a bit more of a grey area.
On one hand, you get a one-of-a-kind trophy while
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The cost of running a large organization can quickly get out of hand. Many universities depend on generous donations from family, alumni, and other benefactors to exist.
However, it is becoming increasingly difficult to secure these gifts these days. Many people feel as if their
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Dogs are many people's favourite pets, but no one takes their devotion to dogs as seriously as the competition at the Westminster Kennel Club dog show.
The longest-running dog show in America awards some of the most sought-after awards. Almost any dog trainer or breeder dream of
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You may not realize this, but awards and recognition go a long way. It can especially have an impact on young pupils’ self-esteem and mental well-being. By starting an awards program that gives academic awards and other individual honours, you are creating a positive atmosphere for
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Participation trophies have been the subject of much debate for many years. The 2014 Reason-Rupe poll, found that 57% of Americans thought only winning players should get awards. Forty per cent supported giving children trophies for participating.
Do you think young
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A survey done in the UK found that one in ten millennials felt depressed and lonely during the holiday season. An office party is a great way to keep employees from falling into this statistic.
It is also one of the best times for you to show your appreciation for
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Were you ever a member of your high school's sports team or involved in any competitive after school activity? If so, you probably have a handful if not dozens of trophies laying around the house.
Trophies are physical carriers of many wonderful memories, whether it be winning that
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Everyone needs to feel important. Dale Carnegie, the author of How to Win Friends and Influence People, once said that "if some people are so hungry for a feeling of importance that they actually go insane to get it, imagine what miracle you and I can achieve by giving
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Many people focus on leadership. But there's something much more important than leadership - it's teamwork. But, how do you motivate your team to succeed?
Whether you're a coach of a sports team or a manager in an office environment, the task of group motivation is the same
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According to Disabled Living Foundation statistics, about 13.3 million UK residents suffer from a developmental disability. Like all other children and adults, these people enjoy playing sports and should receive a similar experience from their coaches.
If you coach
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Receiving an award or a trophy is one of a child's biggest dreams. They want to feel special and feel like they're part of a winning team.
The thrill of receiving a trophy is one of the most special memories of a child's life. Participation trophies for kids is one way for coaches,
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Did you know that 40% of UK workers would quit if they felt unappreciated at work?
If you don't show that you recognise the hard work and talent of your exemplary employees, you could be left without a workforce.
However, there is a simple, cost-effective and effective way
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Teamwork is easy to take for granted, but developing it can be harder than you think.
A team that works well together is more likely to boost morale in the whole office. If they're communicating well and have a clear mission, that sets a great example for everyone else.
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In 2013, the Queen was honoured with a BAFTA award. The trophy engraving concisely, and quite nicely, captured the meaning of the honour. It said: BRITISH ACADEMY OF FILM AND TELEVISION ARTS -- HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN -- IN RECOGNITION OF HER OUTSTANDING PATRONAGE OF FILM AND
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Looking to add some pizzazz to your end-of-the-summer camp awards? Award-giving doesn't have to be boring!
Whether this is the latest awards ceremony in a long line or you're looking to start a new camp tradition, make this the greatest summer yet. Check out these fun
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Is a golf tournament fundraiser a good idea?
If you look at the numbers, it would seem so. For one thing, it's one of the more popular sports across the UK. In fact, there are more than 1,072,000 registered golf players in England, Scotland, Ireland, and Wales combined.
And for
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"The one constant through all the years, has been baseball," says James Earl Jones in the iconic film, Field of Dreams. "This field, this game: it's a part of our past... it reminds us of all that once was good and it could be good again."
Yes, baseball is in our collective
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What could be better than getting done with a long day at work and retreating to home to take it easy and get some quiet time? Stopping by home to say to your children and then hitting the lanes, that's what.
Starting and playing on a bowling league takes your after-work tedium and
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When a valued co-worker is leaving the office for the last time due to retirement it is had to know what to do to commentate them. If they have been at the same company for decades their passing can leave a big impact on the people who worked with them and the company itself.
You
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People love glamour and recognition. These things can turn a good award ceremony into an event to remember.
How do you make an event special?
No matter what type of organization you're making plans for, the steps below will help you make the most out of your ceremony.
1.
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Every child deserves recognition, but only a few are worthy of the most special awards.
If you're putting together your end of year awards and you're looking for some fun and different ideas then look no further than our top 10.
Read on and see how you can reward the most amazing
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