Custom Trophies and Their Different Dimensions
Every event deserves a trophy. Regardless of the main prize or pot, a trophy is a keepsake that the winner is going to treasure for a lifetime. Choosing the perfect trophy for your event can be a struggle if you are not familiar with your options. After all, these days there are trophies for nearly any event, and they can be customized to no end. Here is a quick look at what you can expect from custom trophies and their different dimensions.
Small Trophies
It doesn’t usually make sense to give everyone on the team a 6-foot trophy. Small trophies are perfect if you want to give out multiple awards without spending a fortune. For example, a 6-inch participant trophy is usually easily affordable, and it gives everyone on the team something to bring home to remember the season. A 12-inch trophy is ideal for individual winners of minor events, like a school spelling bee or a little league game. Small trophies are often the first additions to a trophy case, and the first big victory always has a special place in any athlete’s heart.
Medium Trophies
Perfect for sports events, car shows, and any other more serious event, medium sized trophies make a statement on the mantle without being intrusive. A 25-inch trophy with two columns can be held high over the head in triumph, and then displayed prominently with pride. 36-inch trophies are bordering on outlandish, but they are still acceptable following a championship game, or as a gift to an entire team. Medium trophies are the most common choices for large events, and they are perfect for honoring one exceptional winner or an entire team.
Large Trophies
When you want to go all out, a large trophy is the way to do it. A custom 4-foot, 5-foot, or even 6-foot trophy is certainly going to make an impression on the receiver and on the crowd. Often comically large, these trophies can be used as a gag at the end of a fantasy football season, or they are perfect for honoring the winner of a raucous vintage car show. Of course, massive trophies are also perfect for major sporting events, rodeos, monster truck rallies, highly publicized competitions, and any other sort of event where extravagance is welcomed with open arms.
Customized Options
Besides the size and dimensions of the trophy, you also need to consider other customization options like how many tiers you want your trophy to have, phrases you may want engraved on it, base and trim options, themes, and much more. If you go to the right manufacturer, you should be able to bring even your wildest dreams to life, so don’t be afraid to make special requests. Remember, giving and receiving a trophy is usually a special occasion, so go ahead and go all out.
Do Your Homework
Before you order the first trophy you see, do some research online. Look up pictures and videos of similar events, and take note of the trophies and awards that they offer during closing ceremonies. If you’re still not sure how to proceed, give a reputable trophy company a call and ask for their opinion. These companies sell a whole lot of trophies, so you can be sure that they will be able to give you an accurate recommendation on how to proceed. If you don’t see what you’re looking for, remember, it never hurts to ask.
Author bio:
Kevin Mara is a freelance writer, youth sports coach, and physical education teacher from Quincy, MA. He enjoys spending time with his family, fitness, and carpentry. Kevin is a regular writer and contributor for a variety of leading athletic enterprises, including Trophy Outlet, and he is currently training for his first marathon.
