Blog posts of '2013' 'November'

• Every situation for reward is a unique one. Not only do the achievements differ, but the people being rewarded do as well.
• A thoughtful approach to what award to give can communicate more praise than even the award itself.
• By knowing what is available, and what is given in a certain situation, you can be sure to maximize the benefit of the reward.

Contemporary Awards

• This award is cut from a mixture of fine clear crystal and black glass and is etched deeply with either a gold or silver accent.
• It is a simple and sleek design which captures the attention of anyone walking by.
• These awards have a lot of room for engraving. This makes it a good choice for special honors being bestowed.

Optical Crystal

• This award is created by sweeping curve lines of optical crystals.
• The design is made by crystal cubes embedded in the award, with a sand etched custom engraving giving it a premium look.
• This is the perfect type of award for saying “Job well done”. 

Crystal Globes

• These awards are stunning and grab the attention of anyone who walks into the room. Great awards for over-the-top achievement.
• The trophy is mouth blown and then cut from crystal by hand. A customized message is then engraved on the base.
• Each globe is slightly unique as the nature of crystal blowing produces stylistic nuances. 

Specialty Awards

• Custom made crystal awards are perfect for garnering the “wow!” effect.
• Using optical crystal, near any design can be achieved. This is particularly good when you are honoring someone in a non-traditional manner.
• There is typically a small set-up fee for new designs.

Engraved Vases

• The fantastic thing about crystal vases is their distinctive shape and unique hand-cut patterns.
• The base is optional when buying these awards and can similarly be engraved with a custom message.
• These are considered elegant awards and are perfect for large presentations.

Goal Setter Awards

• This is an exciting and innovative way of keeping your employees motivated, while also rewarding them for what is being done.
• The award comes with a set of removable “blocks” of crystal which can be added as milestones are reached.
• The award and the blocks are shipped in different packages, which means you can keep surprising the recipient with further additions.

Putting it All Together

• Now that you know, you are empowered to make the best decision in rewarding that special achiever.
• Take time to consider what is the best for the situation. Ask yourself how you can best convey your message.
• Regardless of whether you go with traditional or custom awards, the time and thought put into the decision will be noted.

Rewarding Client Loyalty

Maintaining good relationships with clients is Business 101. There are a variety of methods you can use to show your clients your appreciation for their continued business. Holiday gifts are a time-honored tradition for client appreciation and are typically well-received by customers during the winter holidays. Recognition awards, plaques, and trophy awards are a cost-effective and convenient way to thank clients and customers for their contributions to the ongoing success of your organization.

Possible Rewards For Clients

When providing holiday rewards for clients, you have several options to choose from including:

Reasons To Provide Holiday Recognition

The Effectiveness Of Gratitude

Showing gratitude toward customers increases their positive opinion of your business and may help serve as a buffer against any bumps you may hit in your relationship. A visible reminder of your gratitude, such plaques and awards can help reinforce this positive opinion and keep your business in the mind of customers when they need services or products.

Elements Of A Good Customer Recognition Award

When designing your customer recognition awards, be sure to keep quality in mind. Shoddy or poorly designed awards will leave the customer with a negative impression of your company. Here are a few tips for good award design:

• Legibility. Having an award your clients can read is essential to getting the message across.
• Correct. Misspelling the client’s name can be highly embarrassing and may offend the client.
• Attractive. Your reward should be a plaque, trophy, statue or certificate your clients will be proud to show in their homes or offices.
• Safety. Your customer recognition awards should be made of quality materials and be safe.

Work With A Designer

A company dedicated to creating award statues, plaques, etc. can help you design the right awards for your specific customer base. They can help you avoid common mistakes in design and ensure that you create an award that will be cherished by its recipients.

Incorporate It Into A Loyalty Program

Providing clients and customers with recognition awards over the holidays may be more effective if you roll the awards into a loyalty program. By combining an awards program with a program that provides discounts and special offers you can enhance the effectiveness of both. Gallup Poll research shows that loyalty programs must engage and activate customers to be truly effective. Adding holiday recognitions to the program gives you another avenue to reach your customers.

Cost Effective Recognition

Making a bulk order of custom awards will typically be more cost-effective than just buying a few awards. It will give you the opportunity to reach more customers and discounts may be offered for bulk orders. 

About Edco

Edco provides custom awards, plaques and other awards for various academic, sports and business clients. Located in Florida, Edco has been in the business of celebrating the milestones and achievements of our customers and their clients and partners for more than 40 years.