When you think of an award, a trophy or plaque may be the first thing that comes to mind. But recognition doesn’t always have to look traditional.
Many products you may already be selling can become memorable awards with the right personalization. Drinkware, decanters, cutting boards, picture frames and portfolios can all be used to recognize employees, customers, volunteers, teams and milestone achievements.
For personalization businesses, that creates another way to position familiar products and give customers more options when they’re looking for something a little different.
Decanters & Decanter Sets
A personalized decanter or decanter set can make a distinctive recognition piece for occasions such as retirements, anniversaries, sales milestones and executive awards.
Adding a recipient’s name, achievement, company logo or date can turn a traditional gift item into something that commemorates a specific accomplishment.
Cutting Boards
Personalized cutting boards can work well for recognition in industries where a more traditional award may not fit the recipient or occasion.
Consider them for chef and restaurant awards, employee milestones, hospitality recognition, customer appreciation or retirement gifts. A name, company logo, title or achievement can make the finished piece feel much more intentional.
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Picture Frames
Picture frames offer another way to combine recognition with something personal.
A personalized frame can hold a team photo, event photo, certificate or memorable moment while the frame itself carries the recipient’s name, achievement or organization information.
They can be used for employee recognition, team awards, volunteer appreciation and commemorative events.
New lower prices are now available on products in this category.
Portfolios
For corporate and professional recognition, portfolios provide a useful alternative to a traditional award.
Personalize them for promotions, leadership recognition, employee anniversaries, company milestones or professional achievements. Because they’re practical items, recipients can continue using them long after the presentation.
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Polar Camel® Drinkware
Personalized drinkware can also become an award when the decoration focuses on the achievement.
Consider recognizing coaches, teachers, employees, sales teams, volunteers or event participants with a Polar Camel® tumbler or mug featuring their name, title, organization or accomplishment.
It creates recognition they can continue using every day.
New lower prices are now available on products in this category.
Make It Recognition-Ready
The difference between a personalized product and an award often comes down to how it’s presented.
When helping customers choose a recognition piece, consider:
- The achievement: Include the milestone, award title, years of service or accomplishment.
- The recipient: Choose a product that fits the person and how they’ll actually use it.
- The organization: Add a company, school, team or event logo when appropriate.
- The occasion: Match the product and personalization to the significance of the recognition.
A product doesn’t have to start in the awards section to become a meaningful award.
By looking at familiar personalized products in a new way, you can give customers more recognition options while creating additional opportunities from categories you may already sell.