and the award goes to: 5 helpful tips to choosing the perfect award
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GNP Branded Gear offers tips and tricks to help make the decision of choosing an award easy and simple. We explain things like decoration options, new styles and what makes an award truly special.TRANSCRIPT
AND THE AWARD GOES TO...5 helpful tips to choosing the perfect award
When planning to give out an award, make sure to find something special the recipient will get excited about.
So, how do you find the perfect award?
So, how do you find the perfect award?
Follow these 5 simple steps to help make the search a l itt le easier.
S T E P 1 :
S T E P 1 :Know Your Audience
As with gifts, it is important to find awards that are relevant to the recipients, as well as the occasion.
Traditional crystal or marble awards are well-suited for corporate recognition.
Certificate holders and plaques are a great way to show appreciation and commemorate achievements.
For a special touch, try something that goes beyond surface aesthetics.
For a special touch, try something that goes beyond surface aesthetics.
For example, personalized clocks can symbolize years of service.
S T E P 2 :
S T E P 2 :Understand Your Options
There are a few different ways in which an award can be decorated.
Engraving is the most popular process.
A)
A computer-guided laser is used to cut into the award surface to make the image.
A)
Etching uses a chemical exposure process similar to developing fi lm.
B)
This creates a very crisp, detailed imprint.
B)
Sandblasting is a new process that uses aluminum oxide to create an imprint.
C)
Sandblasting provides very precise design details.
C)
S T E P 3 :
S T E P 3 :Go For Flare
Step away from traditional designs and try something new.
Step away from traditional designs and try something new.
Many new styles combine colors and materials to create an eye-catching piece.
S T E P 4 :
S T E P 4 :Keep an Eye on Quality
Determining the quality of an award is based on a few basic factors:
Determining the quality of an award is based on a few basic factors:
f inish
Determining the quality of an award is based on a few basic factors:
f inishmaterial
Determining the quality of an award is based on a few basic factors:
f inishmaterialweight
Determining the quality of an award is based on a few basic factors:
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Clarity can change based on material.
Clarity can change based on material.
While glass may be less expensive, crystal will give a clearer, brighter sparkle.
Weight is another important factor towards quality.
Weight is another important factor towards quality.
A glass or crystal award about ½ inch thick is usually a good standard.
S T E P 5 :
S T E P 5 :Let Us Help!
These tips are a good starting point, but nothing beats talking to someone who knows it all!
Will Shock Account Executive
Jill Hallen Senior Sales Manager
Our staff has more than 28 years of experience and knowledge to help find the perfect award to fit your event and budget.
Free digital mock-ups help make the decision-making process easy and simple.
Jaime Porciello Creative Services Coordinator
Our art department reviews artwork files and provides digital proofs for accuracy.
Keith McCord Art Director [email protected]
Production control tracks every order to ensure a safe and speedy delivery.
Elsa Schock Production Control Manager
Lori Palazzo Production Control Associate
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