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Before we explore options to improve your recognition program, let’s consider the colors and color combinations you use on your awards. From colored accents to corporate logos – all should be considered thoughtfully to increase the probability of motivating your employees to reach their fullest potential. In this case, we’re not just taking into account your corporate branding. We’re going further by bringing up the topic of color psychology in awards.

A souvenir to last a lifetime – it is certain deal toys have their place in the corporate world. Commemorating deals goes farther than just recognizing the team – deal toys have the effect of indicating corporate achievement.

How you present an award should reflect the personality of your corporate culture – taking into account the level of ceremoniousness you wish to demonstrate.

Today, as technology has improved, the resources available to decorate and engrave awards has changed from a labor-intensive process to a fine-tuned process mastered by talented graphic artists capable of producing unique Computer Aided Designs (CAD).

From personal memories like sea glass from your family beach trip to professional achievements like your retired police badge – Lucite® embedding offers a level of protection to your treasured possessions that no other compound can match.

Creating an impactful culture that’s centered on recognition not only motivates employees to perform better but can help attract new talent and retain internally developed staff.

Lasers (Light Amplified by Stimulated Emission of Radiation—LASER) revolutionized the trophy and awards industry starting in the late 1980’s when the cost of small laser engravers came down to a level that made sense for many trophy shops around the world.

One of the most common questions we’re asked is – what is the best way to present award trophies? The truth is every situation and corporate culture are a bit different which needs to be considered when planning the presentation. Get creative. Think outside the box. Engage with your team...

A simple thank-you can be the foundation of a powerful employee recognition program. In this article, we explore why meaningful appreciation matters, how organizations can build a culture of recognition, and why personal acknowledgment often has a lasting impact on employee engagement and morale. We also share practical ideas for developing effective recognition programs and explain why physical awards continue to play an important role in celebrating achievements, reinforcing company values, and creating memorable moments of appreciation.

Body Overview: For more than 40 years, US Acrylic Awards has manufactured acrylic awards, Lucite® embedments, custom trophies, and recognition products from its Arizona facility. This article shares the story of Greg and Scott Smith, the early days of acrylic embedment manufacturing, and how decades of hands-on experience continue to shape the company’s commitment to American-made quality, craftsmanship, and innovation.