In the trophies and awards business, you have to keep tabs on trends related to how individuals are recognized and what they are recognized for. Sometimes, we are surprised by how quickly trends emerge. This is definitely the case with pickleball. i was personally first introduced to the sport 10 years or so ago through... Continue Reading →
Participation Trophies Are (Still) Not Causing Moral Decline
In starting and running a trophy and awards company for over 20 years, you can imagine that I am often asked about the ubiquity of participation trophies and jokingly (at least I hope jokingly) blamed for the moral and intellectual decline of our younger generations. And I am not alone. Memes about the issue pepper... Continue Reading →
What is the origin of the Dundies?
It was back in 2005 that we first learned about Michael Scott, Regional Manager of Dunder Mifflin Paper Company in Scranton, PA. As a team leader, he wanted to find a unique way to validate his employees. He believed that his role as manager and his employees were very important, once saying, “Do I have... Continue Reading →
Funny Quotes About Baseball
All of here at the TrophiesBlog.com tend to take the world of recognition pretty seriously. So we decided to take a break from writing about baseball trophies and the like to entertain you briefly. "Baseball is 90% mental and the other half is physical." - Yogi Berra "I never took the game home with me.... Continue Reading →
The Role of Trophies in Building Team Spirit and Motivation: How Awards Can Boost Soccer Players’ Morale
Introduction Trophies and awards play a significant role in the world of sports, especially in a team sport like soccer. They not only serve as symbols of success and accomplishment, but they can also act as powerful tools to boost team spirit, motivation, and camaraderie among players. In this blog post, we will delve into... Continue Reading →
How Have Trophies Evolved Over The Years
I have a confession to make. I really don't remember receiving my first trophy. I was not much of an athlete so it was probably for "Best Effort" or "Best Teammate" rather than for "Most Goals Scored" or "MVP". Some of those early trophies which I once proudly displayed on a shelf in my room... Continue Reading →
Are Trophy Businesses Successful?
For the past 15 years or so, I have presented a case study to MBA students at the Darden School of Business at the University of Virginia. The structure of the case is simple: I present the basic economics of a typical trophy business and ask the students to debate whether or not it makes... Continue Reading →
Top 10 Soccer Trophy Ideas
Creating trophies that become keepsakes takes a bit of effort. Every player brings something different to the team. It is important to recognize these individual achievements to ensure that the soccer trophies you choose are valued. Take time to come up with categories that fit each player and write a down a few words explaining... Continue Reading →
Volleyball Trophies Ideas
Your team just nailed the perfect spike and it’s time to celebrate! There are so many options for volleyball awards with a wide selection of customized medals, trophies and plaques. Volleyball medals come in a variety of colors gold, silver or bronze, bright color to insert medals. Volleyball trophies are available in many styles and... Continue Reading →
Basketball Trophies Buying Guide
Every season, your team plays their hearts out. That is why it’s so important to recognize the players’ hard work, sportsmanship and, hopefully, victory. What better way to do that than with a custom award? Finding the right award for your team can be challenging. It seems as though you have to choose between quality... Continue Reading →