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Great Custom Medal Options When You’re Short on Time

The event you're hosting is in just a few short weeks. You want tons of people to register, and you want to WOW participants, attendees, and sponsors with a unique event and high-quality awards. With your event quickly approaching, you may be wondering if it's already too late to order custom medals. Thankfully, you're in luck! There are still a handful of great options for you.
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Design | 4 min read

5 Great Benefits of Giving Out Custom Medals

As an event director, nothing compares to the satisfaction you feel when participants cross the finish line, reach a goal, or make the podium. Custom medals and awards that acknowledge their accomplishment make your event memorable and will be cherished forever. For example, completing a 5K could be the pinnacle of their 2-year weight loss journey. Perhaps they ran to raise money for a charity or in memory of a loved one. No matter the meaning and inspiration behind each runner, a custom event medal can elevate their experience beyond measure.
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Design | 2 min read

Crafting A Remarkable First Place Medal: Design Tips & Ideas

When it comes to celebrating champions, a well-crafted first place medal can make all the difference.
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Awards | 2 min read

How to Make Your Martial Arts Awards Stand Out

Martial arts is a dynamic blend of discipline, strength, and precision, demanding focus and dedication from athletes. Whether it's taekwondo, karate, ...
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Awards | 2 min read

Popular Custom Awards to Pair with Event Medals

When hosting an event, especially one that involves athletic competitions or community participation, it's essential to recognize the achievements of ...
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Awards | 3 min read

Wrestling Award Ideas to Honor Your Amazing Athletes

With your wrestling event just around the corner, it's time to start planning how to acknowledge and celebrate your athletes' outstanding ...
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Neck Ribbons | 2 min read

Why Sublimated Neck Ribbons Are the Most Popular Choice

Whether you're presenting medals for sporting events, academic achievements, or corporate recognition, choosing the right ribbon around the neck can ...
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challenge coins | 2 min read

What Is a Challenge Coin?

Ever wondered about the secret symbol of camaraderie that unites military personnel, sports teams, and corporate teams alike? Let's unveil the story ...
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Awards | 2 min read

The Ultra Marathon Belt Buckle: A Coveted Prize

In the world of ultra marathons, the finish line isn't just a goal—it's a symbol of extraordinary endurance, dedication, and achievement. The ultra ...
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Awards | 2 min read

Timeless Tributes: The Enduring Appeal of Cast Bronze Plaques

In our ever-changing world, moments, places, and individuals deserve to be remembered and honored for generations. Cast bronze plaques have long been ...
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Awards | 2 min read

Soft Enamel vs. Hard Enamel Pins: What You Need To Know

One of the most frequently asked questions about custom pins is the difference between soft and hard enamel pins. Both options offer unique ...
4 ways to personalize medals
Medals | 2 min read

Personalized Medals: 4 Simple Ways To Customize Your Award

When celebrating achievements, nothing speaks louder than a personalized medal. Personalized medals and ribbons offer a tangible reminder of hard ...
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Artwork | 1 min read

The Best Way to Photograph Medals for Accurate Replication

If you have a particular custom medal that you want to replicate, our team would love to help.
Awards | 2 min read

Custom Academic Plaques: Tips for Designing an Amazing Award

Custom academic plaques are a terrific way to recognize and honor the accomplishments of students or faculty. Offering individuals a unique, tangible ...
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Medals | 1 min read

Then and Now: The Evolution of Martial Arts Medals

The fascinating history of martial arts dates back thousands of years. Along with the craft, martial arts medals, from ancient symbols to ...
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Medals | 1 min read

Powerlifting Medals and Trophies—Tips for Amazing Custom Awards

Competitive powerlifting is where strength, determination, and the pursuit of excellence converge. The significance of recognition is unparalleled in ...
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Awards | 2 min read

Celebrating Excellence: The Perfect Dance Awards

Dance is an art that brings together rhythm, movement, and emotion in a captivating display of talent and skill. For dancers and dance teams who put ...
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Awards | 3 min read

Acrylic Awards or Glass Awards: Which Is Right for You?

When recognizing someone's achievements, whether a lifetime accomplishment or an outstanding athletic performance, it's essential to present ...
Awards | 2 min read

How to Create Stunning Custom Acrylic Awards

Custom acrylic awards stand as beacons of recognition, capturing the essence of achievement in a tangible and visually striking form. But what makes ...
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Custom Medals | 2 min read

How Custom Race Medals Help Make Your Event Successful

As a race director, you know that organizing a successful running event requires meticulous planning, attention to detail, and creative thinking. One ...
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Medals | 1 min read

Crafting Triumph: Gymnastics Medals with a Purpose

When handing out gymnastics awards at your meet, you should keep two things in mind. First is the need to recognize athletes for their efforts, and ...
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Awards | 2 min read

Are Your Wrestling Medals and Awards Worthy of a Champion?

Few individuals recognize how much work goes into becoming a champion wrestler. In addition to hours practicing in the gym, these athletes are ...
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Medals | 3 min read

From 5K to Marathon: Race Medals Make Your Event Memorable

Running great distances is a remarkable feat. Completing a road or trail race, whether a 5K or marathon, is a glorious accomplishment. Participants ...
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Awards | 1 min read

Hockey Awards Ideas for Your Tournament

Are you gearing up for an exciting hockey tournament and looking to make a lasting impression on participants and potential sponsors? One way to ...
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Medals | 4 min read

Soccer Award Ideas for Your Tournament

With your soccer tournament just around the corner, it's time to start planning how to acknowledge and celebrate the outstanding performances of your ...
7 practical uses for custom running medals, custom finisher medals
Design | 1 min read

7 Practical Uses for Your Running Medals

As an event director, you want participants to admire and share the race medals, ribbons, trophies, and other awards with as many people as possible. ...
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Custom Medals | 2 min read

Great Custom Medal Options When You’re Short on Time

The event you're hosting is in just a few short weeks. You want tons of people to register, and you want to WOW participants, attendees, and sponsors ...
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Artwork | 1 min read

How to Share a Signature or Handwriting for Custom Awards

A handwritten signature or message can add a personal touch to medals, awards, and more. Whether you want to customize it to recognize a job well ...
Design | 4 min read

5 Great Benefits of Giving Out Custom Medals

As an event director, nothing compares to the satisfaction you feel when participants cross the finish line, reach a goal, or make the podium. Custom ...
What You Should Know About the Timeline of Custom Medals
Custom Medals | 4 min read

What You Should Know About the Timeline of Custom Medals

The process of designing, ordering, and receiving custom medals is often streamlined by an experienced medal vendor, but there are a few key details ...
5 Mistakes Event Directors Make When Designing Custom Medals (and How To Avoid Them)
Design | 2 min read

5 Mistakes To Avoid When Designing Custom Medals

One of the most rewarding parts of completing an event or participating in a competition is getting an impressive award for your efforts. It can be a ...
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Custom Medals | 2 min read

Ordering Custom Die Cast Medals? Don’t Miss the Boat!

Are you planning on ordering custom medals? Die Cast Medals are the most common and popular custom medal choice for events of all kinds. No matter ...
Custom Medals | 3 min read

7 Factors That Determine the Cost of a Custom Medal

Custom medals are a great way to promote your event and reward participants for their hard work, but how much of your budget should you plan to set ...
Design | 2 min read

How Custom Medals Can Attract More Sponsors

Sponsors are often a massive part of what makes an event possible. But, before you start thinking about which sponsor(s) you want to partner with or ...
3 Ways To Minimize the Cost of a Custom Medal
Custom Medals | 2 min read

3 Ways To Minimize the Cost of a Custom Medal

Event planning: love it or hate it, you want the big day to be the best possible while staying within your budget. If you need incredible custom ...
Medals | 2 min read

How To Make Sure Your Medals and Awards Arrive On Time

What keeps event directors awake at night? One thing is wondering if their medals and awards will arrive on time for the big day. They know ...
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Custom Medals | 4 min read

Why You Should Start Your Medal Order ASAP (And How To Do It)

As an event director, it can be overwhelming to figure out how many custom medals you’ll need when your event date seems so far away. However, the ...
When is the latest I can order my custom medals and get them delivered in time?
Custom Medals | 2 min read

When Is the Latest I Can Order My Custom Medals?

Creating a custom medal is a pretty big deal, no matter the occasion. Whether it's for a social gathering, a sporting event, or a special act of ...
Awards | 2 min read

Enhance Your Custom Medals with Olympic Caliber Neck Ribbons

Looking to build recognition for your event and attract more sponsors and participants? A beautifully designed custom medal with an equally great ...
3 benefits of having a budget for custom medals
Custom Medals | 2 min read

3 Benefits of Having a Budget for Custom Medals

Event planning is a challenging and rewarding process with many moving parts. An essential responsibility of event planning is budgeting for each ...
3 common ordering mistakes custom medal buyers make (and how to avoid them)
Custom Medals | 3 min read

3 Common Ordering Mistakes Custom Medal Buyers Make (And How To Avoid Them)

When designing and ordering custom medals, a great deal of excitement and energy lead up to that special time when you watch your participants wear ...
Custom Medals | 2 min read

4 Ways To Get Your Running Medals on Time

Whether you’ve been organizing running events for years or taking on a new role, you're probably not surprised to hear that event directors should ...
4 Things To Know About Designing Custom Neck Ribbons
Awards | 2 min read

4 Things To Know Before Designing Custom Neck Ribbons

Custom neck ribbons, just like custom medals, can delight your participants and showcase your event for all to see. In fact, some people even say the ...
How Custom Medals Can Make Your 5K Successful
Custom Medals | 2 min read

Make Your 5K Successful With Custom Finisher Medals

Although it seems obvious that 5K runners deserve a beautiful finisher medal, you might be surprised to hear that many don’t get an award for their ...
Medals | 1 min read

Can Medals Be Recycled or Repurposed?

Regardless of how well you planned your event, for various reasons you might have medals leftover. You may be wondering what to do with these extras, ...
Awards | 1 min read

7 Ways Custom Promotional Items Help Advertise Your Event

When it comes to planning an event that really stands out, in addition to custom medals, you might also want to consider other promotional items to ...
Custom Medals | 2 min read

Die Cast vs. Spin Cast Medals—What's the Difference?

When it comes to custom medals, you have several types to choose from. Two common custom medal types are Die Cast and Spin Cast, both of which are ...
Custom Medals vs. Stock Medals tips on how to choose
Medals | 3 min read

Custom Medals vs. Stock Medals

Tens of millions of athletes participate in sporting events each year. In fact, 2.7 million Americans participate in 5K races alone each year. They ...
Awards | 3 min read

How to Choose the Best Promotional Items for Your Event

As an event director, you’ve probably already thought about the type of medals and awards you want to give to all of the people participating in your ...
Medals | 2 min read

3 Tips to Help You Choose Medals and Awards for Your Next Event

When ordering custom medals and awards for your event, your hope is that they will be long remembered and appreciated by your participants. Sadly, ...