Nowadays, awards are a large industry. Awards and medals make a clear statement about success, whether they're presented to actors at black-tie events or raised over a champion's head after a sporting match. They say: this person, this event, this team is the best. Awards make such a clear statement that they’re given to people of all ages by all kinds of organizations... But when and where did the tradition of awards and trophies begin? From ancient times through the present, a provider of custom placement ribbons is here to take you on an exploration of the origins of awards.
Ancient Times:
Trophies have been around since ancient times, when they were frequently made in the form of beautiful statues, columns, and arches. In Rome, stone columns were quite popular. Greek troops frequently created trophies using the weapons and armor taken from vanquished foes following successful combat. These representations of warriors were meant to appear real. Whatever their shape, such trophies were typically dedicated to whichever gods were worshiped in an area.
Smaller trophies, however, were also used in the ancient world. In Greece's original Olympic Games, winners were adorned with twisted olive branches, which were considered a big status symbol at the time and were only given to the best athletes. After all, runners-up at the first games did not receive any prizes.
The Middle Ages:
You probably don't think of the Middle Ages as a time when people were rewarded with glittering medals, and we wouldn't either. However, it is this period in history that has given us one of the most recognized forms of trophies in the world — the chalice! Cup-shaped trophies (a.k.a. chalices) are still popular today and frequently used in sailing, horse racing, and automobile racing.
Early Modern Era to Modern Era:
The early modern era saw the industrialization of trophy-making. This allowed for items such as sterling silver cups, plates, and bowls to be mass-produced and given out as prizes. The trend of awarding trophies made from precious metals continued into the 19th century when companies began to create sterling silver and gold medals to hand out as awards.
Today, there are all kinds of awards and trophies, from the Stanley Cup to Little League Baseball trophies. So, whether you're looking for a one-of-a-kind award for a corporate event or bulk trophies for a sports team, give Award Masters a call today! They have the experience and expertise to help you find just the right award for your event.
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Pensacola, FL 32505
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