How to Order Custom Award Plaques
Transform appreciation into a work of art with our beautifully crafted award plaques, where exceptional design and personalization come together to celebrate success and leave a lasting impression.
What are Award Plaques?
The term "award plaques" is a general phrase to describe all types of recognition awards, trophies, plaques and certificates.
Award plaques are always personalized to say thank you or to recognize an exceptional achievement. Award plaques are usually wall mounted for high visibility, though desktop award plaques are also very popular. When personalizing recognition plaques, wooden award plaques are often laser engraved, while glass plaques are engraved by sandblasting.
What are award plaques made of?
Award plaques are made from a variety of materials that include crystal, glass, wood, metal, stone and acrylic. Crystal and glass award plaques help convey importance and value, while eco-friendly awards and plaques made from salvaged wood or recycled glass and can be helpful for conveying authenticity.
What do you say on an award plaque?
Custom award plaques are tools to communicate your personalized message of appreciation, so they can say anything you like. But if you're wondering what to say when ordering your award plaques, here are 5 wording guidelines to consider:
- Who is being recognized and appreciated?
Include the recipient's name and, if appropriate, their title. Personalization makes the award unique! - What are they being recognized and appreciated for?
Is it an event, an achievement, a trait they possess, or a special milestone they've reached? - Why are they being recognized?
Describe the valued qualities or efforts that make them special. Why do you appreciate them? - When is the recognition occurring?
Include a date or time frame to add context - Where is the recognition coming from? An organization, a person, a donor, or a sponsor?
Add a logo or mention the organization’s name, if appropriate.
Before ordering your plaques online, have a look at some of the sample designs of custom award plaques and award trophies that we've made:
How much do award plaques cost?
Award plaques cost between $60 to $300 each, with options at every price point. Cost is mostly determined by size, shape, and material they’re made of. Eclipse Awards offers award plaques at fixed, all-in prices that include design, artwork proofs, personalization and engraving. With no setup charges or hidden fees, you can order with confidence knowing the price you see is the price you will pay!
Pro tip: Ordering “off-the-shelf” plaques and awards from our carefully curated collection is the fastest and most cost effective way to produce personalized award plaques because much of the design has already been done. We simply create custom artwork for you and then sandblast engrave it to produce beautiful recognition plaques, branded and personalized exactly as you wish.
Custom engraved awards and plaques with uniquely designed shapes and sizes can be produced upon request. For fully customized award plaques & trophies, other factors that may affect cost are:
- number of awards plaques needed
- shape, size and color requirements or each plaque
- type of marking used for personalization (sandblast engraving or UV printing)
- the style of presentation box, if needed
- your budget and the lead time you have available
As well, consider these points before ordering fully customized award plaques:
- Some companies may charge a design fee to design your custom award, so that is important to clarify before your project gets underway.
- Developing new custom designs may require investing in molds and/or prototypes to ensure the final pieces will be stable and well balanced, which can add to the overall cost and timeline.
- Your custom award plaques will be one of a kind, so you may want to order a few extra pieces to have on hand, in case you ever need more on short notice.
We can produce awesome recognition awards and plaques for you without breaking the bank, especially if you have some flexibility in your vision.
Ready to make your award plaques a reality? Browse our collection of award plaques, choose your favorites, then let’s get your project underway!
Note: we apply Canadian taxes on any awards shipped within Canada (based on the province of delivery), however we do not apply any taxes on orders shipped directly to the US or Internationally.
How to order award plaques online?
Consider these points when preparing to order award plaques from any online supplier:
- How many award plaques will you be presenting?
a. Will they all be the same size and style?
b. Different levels of recognition may require different award plaques - When would you like your award plaques delivered by?
a. Supplier timelines can vary, so plan ahead to keep costs low. Our lead time is 15 business days from the date you sign your artwork approval. If you need your order sooner, rush services are available. - What to include on your award plaques and trophies?
a. If you have personalization details and logo files ready, include them when placing your order.
b. You can also place your order without personalization details or logo files and our team will help you craft the perfect message and graphics!
c. For design and wording ideas for your awards plaques, download our free Award Plaque Design Guide pdf
Ordering personalized award plaques from Eclipse Awards is as easy as gathering a few details and then selecting the piece that you’d like to personalize. So instead of searching for "awards and plaques near me", head directly to our online catalog where there are 3 ways to place your order:
- Web: visit www.eclipseawards.com to place your order. Select the glass or crystal award plaques you want and let us know when you need them by. You can add your personalization details during the checkout process, or add them at a later time.
- Email: your order details to orders@eclipseawards.com. Send us what you have ready and available, then your dedicated service representative will follow up to gather any remaining personalization details.
- Phone: call us at 888-294-7121 with your order details and speak to real people who are here to help you.
However you choose to order from us, the first thing you will see is an email order confirmation that summarizes your order and timeline. Then, once we've gathered the logos and wording details for your award plaques, we begin a design process to create the custom artwork for your order, which we email you as a digital artwork proof (pdf).
Upon review of your artwork proof, you can either approve it if everything looks good, or request changes. You can request unlimited design revisions at no charge, until you approve the artwork proof. We will never start engraving your order until you have approved your design.
Once you have approved your artwork, no further changes are possible because we start production immediately. We then engrave or print your award plaques, clean them, inspect them, then safely pack them for shipping. We let you know once your order has shipped out.
Throughout the whole online order process, we keep you in the loop with a series of email order updates that let you know where we are in the whole process. Of course you’re always free to check in on the status of your order anytime!
Pro Tip: you can order your award plaques before you have the wording and personalization details finalized. Our team will help you craft the perfect message and design for your award plaques!
"Award Plaques near me?" order online instead!
Lots of people search for "award plaques near me" to find a local supplier, which is great. But today it no longer matters if you're in Tokyo, Dallas, Miami, Edmonton, Seattle, or Burnaby because you can order personalized award plaques from an established and trusted online supplier like www.eclipseawards.com. We offer friendly, live customer service and a web catalog of glass and crystal award plaques that you can order from the comfort of your home or office. Your order can be designed, personalized, and delivered anywhere in the world, all within a couple of weeks. Many of our clients say they receive better service and quality from Eclipse Awards than from the suppliers in their own city. So instead of searching for "award plaques near me", head directly to our online catalog of awards and plaques and start there!
Pro-tip: When ordering award plaques online, choose a supplier that does all of their sandblasting and laser engraving in-house. This usually means better quality control and faster lead time.
Choosing an award plaque supplier
When selecting which online crystal trophy company to work with, consider asking a few of these questions to help you choose a good supplier partner:
- How long have you been in business?
A couple of years may mean the company is eager, yet inexperienced. 10 years or more and you know they are probably pretty great at what they do to have survived that long. - Do you produce your plaques and awards in-house?
Some companies outsource all design and production. Others do design and production in-house, which typically means better quality control. - Do you have any setup charges or personalization charges?
Be aware of any hidden fees, charges per letter/word, and add on-costs - What guarantees do you provide?
Safe and on-time delivery are important. So is quality and workmanship. - Do you provide artwork proofs with every order?
Some companies don’t provide artwork proofs, or they may charge for them. Some may charge you to make design changes or updates. - How do you contribute to the community or environment?
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When to present award plaques?
Consider presenting award plaques whenever you want to mark a very special occasion, accomplishment, or milestone. Using award plaques at your event helps to capture people’s attention and conveys a sense that something special and important is happening, which in turn amplifies the intended message of recognition and appreciation. Visit these links for specialized award plaques and more information:
Consider presenting personalized award plaques for any of the following occasions or programs:
- Employee recognition awards
- Certifications programs
- Top sales awards
- Safety awards
- Volunteer awards
- Donor recognition
- Exemplary leadership
- Corporate product launch
- Board gifts
- Marking special milestones
- Teamwork awards
- Retirement gifts
- Association awards & membership
- Real estate transactions
- Attaining fundraising goals
- Years of service awards
Because of their versatility, crystal and wood award plaques can be personalized for virtually any event, accomplishment, or occasion. If you have any award plaque design ideas you’d like to explore, get in touch, we’re happy to help!
Custom award plaques by Eclipse Awards - why choose us?
Since 1998, Eclipse Awards has specialized in making crystal trophies, awards and plaques that celebrate the human spirit. Over the past 20 years we’ve created thousands and thousands of customized and personalized crystal awards that people absolutely love!
Our designers know how to make crystal awards look fantastic, and our experienced team of artisans includes master sandcarvers who bring crystal awards to life with fine engraving. We deliver value by creating one of a kind, individually personalized crystal awards that you can use to recognize, uplift, empower and engage people in your community.
We only offer popular and time-tested crystal award styles so that you can order from us confidently, knowing that your crystal awards will be made to the highest standards, with care, attention to detail, and a dash of magic that will make each of your crystal awards sparkle and shine!
Eclipse Awards has been powered by renewable green energy since 2004 - first via BC Hydro’s Green Power Certificates, then via Bullfrog Power since 2009. Over the years, we’ve continually reviewed our processes and taken steps to reduce our energy use where possible. Then we secure green energy sources for the remaining electricity and natural gas that we consume. In 2019 we installed a photovoltaic solar panel system on our rooftop, which generates clean solar energy to power our laser engraver and other equipment! And we plant two trees per every award you order to help revitalize environments and communities.
Find out why many of the world’s most successful organizations choose Eclipse Awards to make their personalized crystal awards!
Our Guarantees
For your peace of mind, we provide 4 solid guarantees to ensure that your awards will be produced professionally and delivered on-time, as promised:
On-time delivery guaranteed - or it’s free.
We assure on-time delivery, or your order's free. After all, how much are your awards worth if they arrive after your event? Order confidently—your awards reach you by your chosen date or earlier. Our reputation thrives on punctual, promised deliveries, no excuses. We ensure your awards arrive ahead of your demand.
Safe delivery guaranteed - or we’ll replace it.
Don't worry about damage in transit because we guarantee secure delivery for all orders. With 25 years of packing and shipping expertise, our breakage rate is less than 0.2%! If your order is packed by and shipped directly from Eclipse Awards, we confidently ensure safe delivery and will replace any pieces damaged in transit.
Accuracy guaranteed - or we’ll remake it.
Your approved artwork will be exactly the same as the artwork on your awards, or we'll replace them at no charge. Our processes and our attention to details set us apart. Every order includes professional graphic design and digital artwork proofs for your review and approval, preventing any errors BEFORE production.
Green guarantee - every order is earth friendly
At Eclipse Awards, sustainability is a priority, not an afterthought. All of our awards and trophies use eco-friendly materials like wood and glass — avoiding plastics, acrylics and toxins. Eclipse Awards is 100% powered by green energy, including rooftop solar panels. We're carbon neutral and plant 2 trees per award.