What makes EDCO’s employee awards unique?

EDCO offers a curated collection of trophies that go beyond traditional. Many designs feature playful themes like emojis, safety symbols, rockets, and art glass paired with customizable messages. This variety ensures companies can select awards that truly resonate with each recipient.

How do I choose the right fun award for an employee?

Start by considering the employee’s role, personality, and contribution. EDCO categorizes awards by themes such as creativity, safety, novelty, and leadership, making it easy to find a good match. You can also personalize each trophy with names, dates, and messages to highlight why the recipient stands out.

Are these awards customizable?

Yes, most EDCO awards include free engraving, logos, and setup, allowing you to add personalized text, company branding, or artwork.

Can I recognize remote employees or host virtual award ceremonies?

Absolutely. EDCO ships to all U.S. locations and even offers a multi‑location drop‑shipping service for remote teams. This makes it easy to send awards directly to employees’ homes or multiple offices for virtual celebrations.

Are there discounts for bulk or large orders?

Yes, EDCO offers volume pricing with lower per‑unit costs as quantities increase. This makes it economical to recognize entire teams or departments while still customizing each award.

What should I engrave on an award?

Most awards accommodate several lines of text, so you can include the employee’s name, the award title, date, and a brief message.

How long does it take to receive my awards?

Production time is typically 3–4 business days after art approval, and free 2‑day rush service is available on some items. Standard orders over $100 receive free shipping, and expedited shipping can be arranged for urgent deadlines.

101+ Funny and Unique Employee Awards Ideas | Edco Awards

To Start…What Are The Most Common Award Categories?

The most common award categories are often centered around recognition for excellence in various fields or industries. For example, there are awards for the best actor or actress in a film, the best-selling album in music, and the most valuable player in sports. In addition to these more high-profile categories, there are also awards for employees, such as employee of the month or outstanding teamwork. These awards are a great way to acknowledge and celebrate the hard work and dedication of employees in a company. No matter what the award is for, it's always an exciting moment for the recipient and a great way to recognize their achievement. The majority of companies award their employees with awards to that fit the personality of the company. Employee award categories may include:

101+ Funny and Unique Employee Awards Ideas

Every company and the culture within is different just like the employees working there and sometimes the safe choice of awards may not be the best fit. We curated a collection of unique awards and trophies to capture everyone’s preferences. These types of awards can be a fun way to recognize and reward employees for their hard work and achievements and can help to boost morale and motivation.

A List of 101+ Fun and Unique Employee Award Ideas

1.Iconic Column Crystal Award – Medium Size
2. Iconic Column Crystal Award – Large Size
3. Greek Column Stone Award
4. Renaissance Stone & Crystal Award
5. Established Excellence Award
6. Prismatic Crystal Diamond Circle Award
7. Prismatic Orbit Crystal Paperweight Trophy
8. Rocket Ship Trophy
9. Bright Idea Light Bulb Trophy
10. Robot Trophy
11. Gears Trophy
12. Bomb Trophy
13. Air Force Pilot Award Sculpture
14. Signature Golf Champion Award Plaque
15. Fireman Trophy with Full Color Glass Plaque
16. Basketball Glass Plaque
17. Football Glass Plaque
18. Crystal Semi Truck Award
19. Crystal Semi Truck Driver Award
20. Crystal Tire Award – Driving Success
21. Crystal Tire Trophy
22. Crystal Steering Wheel Award
23. Checkered Flags Crystal Trophy
24. Crystal Piston Motor Sport Trophy
25. Crystal Gold Chrome Hard Hat Award
26. Crystal Gold Chrome Hard Hat Award (Alternate Base)
27. Crystal Silver Chrome Hard Hat Award
28. Platinum Shovel Crystal Award
29. Resin Hard Hat Trophy
30. Construction Hard Hat Award
31. Acrylic Hard Hat Award
32. Custom Color Hard Hat Award
33. Acrylic Safety Cones Award
34. Acrylic Caution Cone Award
35. Patriot Eagle Award
36. Lighthouse Award
37. Warrior Trophy
38. Circle Teamwork Award
39. Olympic Torch Award
40. Big Dog Award
41. Standing Bulldog Award
42. German Shepherd K9 Award
43. Courageous Lion Award
44. Iron Tiger Award
45. Bulldog Award
46. Horse Head Award
47. Stallion Award
48. Rocket Breakthrough Award
49. Ultimate GOAT Trophy
50. Sapphire Wings Trophy
51. Golden Wings Trophy
52. Silverstone Microphone Trophy
53. Sailboat Trophy
54. Custom Car Show Diamond Trophy
55. Top Gun Jet Trophy
56. Crystal Jet Fighter Trophy
57. Crystal Axe Trophy
58. Golden Warrior Crystal Award
59. Elite Warrior Crystal Award
60. Crystal In Motion Award
61. Crystal Star Synergy Award
62. Grand Sapphire Diamond Award
63. Prismatic Diamond Plaque
64. Platinum Shovel Plaque
65. Peak Performance Award
66. Crystal 5 Year Service Award
67. Crystal 10 Year Service Award
68. Crystal 15 Year Service Award
69. Crystal 20 Year Service Award
70. Crystal 25 Year Service Award
71. Team Perspective Award
72. Team Excellence Globe Award
73. Energy Globe Plaque
74. Team Excellence Crystal Award
75. Alliance World Globe Award
76. Allegory World Globe Award
77. Achievement World Globe Award
78. Custom Achievement World Globe Award
79. Global Celebration Award
80. Custom Woman Entrepreneur Award
81. Business Gear Crystal Award
82. Connected Gears Crystal Award
83. Key Speaker Crystal Microphone Award
84. Crystal Microphone Award
85. Custom Microphone Award
86. Crystal Goal Buster Award
87. Established Excellence Columns Award
88. Victory Wings Crystal Award
89. Crystal Wings Trophy
90. Wings of Change Art Crystal Award
91. Olympic Torch Crystal Trophy
92. Crystal Torch Trophy Gold
93. Blue Crystal Torch Trophy
94. Crystal Rocket Ship Award
95. Neptune’s Wave Art Glass Award
96. Crystal Beverage Can Award
97. Harmony Peak Crystal Award
98. Crystal Pinnacle Tower Award Red
99. Crystal Pinnacle Tower Award Blue
100. Visionary Diamond Tower Award
101. Liberty Diamond Tower Award
102. Crystal Super Blue Diamond Tower Award
103. Crystal Super Five Diamond Award
104. Elite Crystal Diamond Award
105. Rising Diamonds Crystal Award
106. Majestic Tower Crystal Award
107. Grand Sapphire Diamond Award
108. Crystal Bull Trophy
109. Crystal Horse Head Award
110. Crystal 9mm Handgun Award
111. Tyche Global Wings Award
112. Sterling Pinnacle Global Award
113. Athena World Globe Award
114. Intercontinental Crystal Globe Award
115. Atlantian Wings Art Crystal Award
116. Vulko Flame Art Crystal Award
117. Unity Crystal Tower Award
118. Crystal Triangle Gear Award
119. Top Gears Crystal Award
120. Silver Gears Glass Award
121. Silver Gear World Award
122. Connected Gears Innovation Award
123. Innovation Gear Award
124. Leadership Gears Award

Why Fun and Unique Award Ideas are Better

Why Fun and Unique Award Ideas are Better?

Why settle for boring, generic awards when you can spice things up with fun and unique award ideas? These types of awards not only add an element of surprise and excitement, but they also show that the company values creativity and out-of-the-box thinking. Fun awards can be as simple as a humorous trophy or as elaborate as a special outing or experience. Unique awards, on the other hand, can be tailored specifically to an individual employee's interests or talents. Not only do these types of awards boost morale and motivation, but they also help to foster a positive and enjoyable work culture. So why not think outside the box and go for fun and unique awards?