Our new silver bow combines the artistry of fused and slumped glass with the geometry of a cast metal base, a great look for any desk or shelf.  The metallic silver glass is cut to the shape of the mold and placed on top of it, before the kiln is heated. The glass is then held above the base with two pins for a dramatic presentation that highlights the etched and color-filled imprint.

Think “treat” value and “trophy” value.

When you choose the right incentive merchandise, (special items that a person wouldn’t normally “treat” themselves to), you increase the perceived value of the reward. Cash oftentimes is used for basic necessities in life, and the psychological value of the reward is therefore squandered in daily drudgery.

There’s also “trophy” value – a non-cash award can be proudly used, worn or displayed, showing colleagues and coworkers that a signifi cant achievement has been reached. This is not the case with dollars, which simply go into a bank account or wallet and can be quickly forgotten or confused with regular compensation

The Incentive Research Foundation’s (IRF) newly released executive briefing, 2012 Trends in Rewards and Recognition, reveals that businesses will be emphasizing “individualization” in their motivation programs this year. specific trends include:

• Fast HR – More flexible approaches to the management of people using recognition programs to meet employee needs with greater speed and precision.

• Gamification – incorporating the principles of game design into the structure of reward and recognition programs.

• We’re all marketers – aligning employee behavior through rewards to reduce customer defection and optimizing value.

• Repairing cultures – Deep cost-cutting has damaged the cooperative nature of some workplaces. organizations need to recapture the cultural conditions that made them an “employer of choice.”

• Virtual workplaces – ensuring all technology based reward and recognition programs are integrated into social media sites.

• Corporate social responsibility – everyone needs to ensure program components are in line with their corporate values and initiatives.

Memorial products are created to honor and cherish the memories of those who are no longer with us. The bronze plaque, with its impressive durability, is the perfect choice for a long-lasting memorial dedication. Bronze plaque stands up to all kinds of outdoor weather conditions, as well as indoor conditions such as high humidity.

The all-American trophy is getting a run for its money from European-influenced cup. As awards, cups share a general shape, though their height and width varies. They often hav two handles, though the closely related urns don’t have an.

Junior leagues and schools typically goes for smaller, less expensive cups and give them out to everyone as participation prizes. As participants get older, prizes are usually only handed out to the top three. They are therefore willing to spend a little more to get a larger, more prestigious cup. Then when it gets to adult leagues or corporate events, we often see buyers opting for unique higher-end cups.

Resin trophies are relatively new to the awards industry. When mass-produced resin awards hit the market about 10 to 15 years, the first designs were basic and somewhat limited in complexity. Today resins come in multitude of shapes, sizes and colors. Custom resin trophies, even small runs, can be economical because resin tooling is less expensive than for plastic figures or other awards components.

The resin trophy on right is football trophy.

Laminated with our exclusive process, the document will actually be enhanced, protected from moisture and air.

Wrinkles virtually disappear. Colors acquire a fresh luster. The paper itself, or photograph, loses its dull appearance and becomes like new.

These Plaques are made under a heat/pressure process. No liquids, resins or varnishes are used, guaranteeing a fine lamination.

Think “treat” value and “trophy” value.

When you choose the right incentive merchandise, (special items that a person wouldn’t normally “treat” themselves to), you increase the perceived value of the reward. Cash oftentimes is used for basic necessities in life, and the psychological value of the reward is therefore squandered in daily drudgery.

There’s also “trophy” value – a non-cash award can be proudly used, worn or displayed, showing colleagues and coworkers that a significant achievement has been reached. This is not the case with dollars, which simply go into a bank accounts or wallet and can be quickly forgotten or confused with regular compensation.

The 8-inch-tall bronze-look figure is decked out in a football uniform and helmet, but he sits in a frilly armchair, holding a football in one hand and a remote control in the other. There is nothing staid about about.

This fantasy trophy was created for all the right reasons – love of the game.

Fantasy participants top three wanted list: cash, bragging rights and personal trophies.

Here, at Encore Awards, we can meet any of your bragging and trophy needs.

Why do we play fantasy sports?

Fantasy sports allows fans to escape the business diversion of modern sports and bring back an aspect of fun and escape that defined sport in the early 20th century. We get to decide who plays, who you trade, who starts. It brings back an aspect of the game we were starting to lose – fan immersion into sport through tracking player statistics and their professional careers.