Corporate awards come in a variety of shapes, sizes, materials and prices. To make sure your corporate awards program provides the most meaning for your employees, check out these tips on buying corporate awards.

1. 8 Tips for Buying
Corporate Recognition
Awards
Presented by:
EDCO Awards &
Specialties
3702 Davie Blvd.
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
(800) 377-8646
www.edco.com

2. Above all, consider the
quality of the product.
Anything can look
good on the Internet,
but find out what
quality you’re buying.
A $35 corporate award
will not be of the same
quality as an award
that costs $135. Crystal golf ball on pillars
award
#1 – Look for quality

3. Clarity, color, finish and
weight all have meaning
when shopping for
corporate awards. You
want a corporate award
with good quality glass or
crystal, one-half to three-
quarters inch thick so it’ll
have good weight.
Rising Diamond Crystal
Award
# 2 – Buy like your shopping
for a diamond

4. There are traditional
awards, like plaques,
but don’t buy your
corporate awards till
you’ve checked out
the newer crystal
awards that combine
optical glass, crystal,
black glass or vibrant
colored glass.
Crystal Distinction Award
#3 – Go for the sizzle

5. The impact of a nice award can
fall flat if it’s not engraved in a
way most suitable for the
material. Many trophy shops
laser engrave crystal, which is
inferior to sandblasting. Sand
engraving does a better job on
detailed artwork because it
creates a precise, deep etch.
Laser engraving doesn’t cut as
deep, so it doesn’t look as
crisp and can compromise the
details of a company logo.
Optical Crystal Apple Award
#4 – Appreciate good engraving

6. A traditional plaque is a
good way to reward
young employees for
annual achievement,
while a more dynamic
crystal award is great for
acknowledging the
highest levels of
performance.
Employee Awards Program
#5 – Develop a tiered program

7. Most companies order their
awards 3-5 days before they
need them, so time is of the
essence. Work with a vendor
whose customer service
department has in-depth
knowledge of the product
line. Be sure the person
you’re talking to
understands how much time
each step takes, what’s
involved in the art design
process and so forth, to
Clear Mirror Award w/ Acrylic
Plate
meet your deadline.
#6 – Ask for help

8. Working directly with a
manufacturer, like EDCO
Awards, enables
companies to ensure
they’re getting the
highest quality corporate
awards for their budget,
the product is in-stock,
they get quick service and
turnaround and expertise
on art design.
Omni Globe Award
#7 – Buy from a manufacturer

9. The outcome of your
corporate awards program is
too important to rely on a
faceless Internet site.
Economy sites don’t offer the
quality craftsmanship,
selection or customer service
of a traditional manufacturer.
#8 – Talk to a person

10. Samples of Corporate Awards
 Corporate Awards
 Crystal Awards
 Glass Awards
 Star Theme Awards
 World Globe Awards
 Employee Awards
For more information,
call EDCO at 800-377-8646
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