How much should trophies cost?

TrophiesBlog Staff Writers

The cost of an award can vary depending on several factors, including:

1. Type of award: The type of award you choose, such as a crystal, acrylic, plaque, trophy, medal, or certificate, will affect the price. Crystal Awards and Acrylic Awards and Plaques tend to be more expensive than small trophies, medals or certificates, for example.
2. Material: The material used to make the award, such as glass, metal, wood, or plastic, will also affect the price. Awards made from higher-quality materials, such as crystal or metal, tend to be more expensive.
3. Size: The size of the award can also impact the price. Larger awards tend to be more expensive than smaller ones.
4. Personalization: Personalizing the award with the recipient’s name, a special message, or an emblem may also affect the cost, but with modern engraving techniques is often included in the price. 
5. Quantity: If you’re ordering multiple awards, the cost per award may decrease with larger quantities.

As a general guideline, you can expect to spend about $1 per certificate, $2 to $6 per medal (size, thickness and detail determine cost of the medals), $4 – $10 for participation trophies ($4 gets you plastic figures and $10 buys small resins), $10 – $20 for larger trophies, $15 – $100 for plaques (size and the quality of the wood really drives the cost of plaques), crystal awards and acrylic awards tend to be over $30 with some costing several hundred dollars (unique designs and quality of craftsmanship determines the cost of these items).

While it is important to consider your budget when choosing an award, it’s also vital to choose a quality award that will be valued and appreciated by the recipient. A well-crafted award can serve as a lasting reminder of the achievement and can help to motivate the recipient to continue to excel in their work.