3 Pieces of Advice for Wording an Engraved Plaque

 

Not only is an engraved plaque a wonderful tool in recognizing a person in front of a team or group of people, but it is also a great keepsake for a person to look back on and remember their accomplishments. If you are ordering a plaque to present to your boss, teammate, coach, student, or any other accomplished individual, the last thing you want to do is word the engraved phrases poorly. Take a look at these tips to conjure up the most optimal wording! 

 

1. Show that you have put in the effort. 

You want the plaque’s engraving to truly communicate whatever it is you are trying to commemorate. Put some thought into this. Also, consider why the accomplishment matters to the recipient. The effort that you put into pondering the best way to communicate the message of the award will surely show through. 

 

2. Don’t overcomplicate it. 

Keep your wording simple. You do not need to use extra formal, flowery words. In fact, if you do, the phrasing may end up sounding insincere and possibly even confusing. The wording needs to have a balance between sounding well-planned and thoroughly thought out, yet still very genuine and personal. Not getting too complicated with the wording will help accomplish this. 

 

3. Stay Relevant 

You want the plaque to commemorate a specific accomplishment. Do not get too generalized with your words. For example, if you recognize an employee for being excellent at what they do, that’s great! However, do not simply put “In Recognition of Excellence” on the plaque… excellence in what?? This is where the deeper thought comes in. Really ponder what this employee does that makes him/her so excellent. You can then make the plaque much more specific and significant to the recipient. 

 

Whatever it is you need to order a plaque for, whether it is an organized banquet, or you simply want to present an out-of-the-blue employee recognition award, we hope these tips will help you come up with the most optimal wording.  

 

Oh, and one more piece of advice… remember to proofread, proofread, and proofread again! 

 

Pensacola's Largest Award shop. Selling top quality Trophies, Plaques, Crystal Awards, Acrylic Awards, Promotional Products, Engravable gifts, plus we can engrave anything. 

 

Award Masters Inc. 

5353 North Palafox Street 

Pensacola, FL 32505 

(850) 438-2124 

https://www.awardmastersinc.com/ 

How to Honor Essential Workers with Appreciation Awards

March marks one year since most of the United States started to feel the effects of COVID-19. With the pandemic anniversary approaching, now is a great time to honor the essential workers who have kept our society functioning through it all.  Appreciation awards are an excellent way to truly show essential workers how much their efforts mean to you. Below we have provided a few award types and ideal candidates for each award. 

 

1. Medals 

Medals are known for being awarded to athletes who have shown endurance and pushed themselves to the limit to achieve excellence in their sport. Much like the endurance and dedication it takes to be a health care professional or first responder in such a difficult time. Medals are the perfect way to show health care professionals and first responders what a hero they are for fighting such a difficult fight. Medals can also be customized to display the healthcare field and the colors of their specific workplace. 

 

2. Crystal Awards 

With all their beauty, crystal awards are ideal to be proudly displayed in an office or at a desk, making them excellent for teachers, social workers, mental healthcare professionals, and emergency communications workers. Crystal awards come in a variety of shapes, sizes, and even colors. The beautiful awards can also be customized to include engraving with names, logos, and so much more to truly make the award personal. 

 

3. Acrylic Awards 

Custom acrylic awards are durable and lightweight. Acrylic awards can be fun and lighthearted or beautiful and elegant. Acrylic awards can also come in custom cutouts shapes such as logos or other representations of the company or brand. These awards are perfect for plumbers, electricians, mechanics, or HVAC professionals since they are durable and provide a lighthearted design. 

 

4. Plaques 

Plaques are perfect for essential workers who work in large teams in order to get the job done, so this would include warehouse workers, grocery store workers, postal service workers, and customer service staff. Plaques can be displayed on a store entrance for the whole team to enjoy at any time. The awards can also be customized and include everyone on the team’s name. 

 

Some other ways to celebrate essential workers beyond appreciation awards include banners and customs gifts. Overall, no matter how you celebrate the hard work and dedication the essential workers have, showing them your appreciation is what matters most. 

 

Pensacola's Largest Award shop. Selling top quality Trophies, Plaques, Crystal Awards, Acrylic Awards, Promotional Products, Engravable gifts, plus we can engrave anything. 

 

Award Masters Inc. 

5353 North Palafox Street 

Pensacola, FL 32505 

(850) 438-2124 

https://www.awardmastersinc.com/