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Custom Medallions to Help Say Thank You to City Volunteers in Your Community

January 17th, 2012

Create a top quality sought after award to help say thank you to volunteers in your city or town.  It’s easy when you have the help of Lapel Pins R Us.  We create custom medallions that are rich in detail as well as sentimental value.  This gives you a special gift to hand out at awards ceremonies and banquets.

Medallions are historically seen as high value and well received gifts for awards.  Because they are made from quality materials, they are highly regarded more than other gift items.  It isn’t unusual to for someone to have the same medallion for years and years.

Add your county or county seal to the piece to make it an official award from the community.  This helps build a favorable impression of your city and its volunteers.  People will see the medallions and wonder where they came from.  People will be more inclined to get involved when they see the type of reward that is waiting for them at the end of the volunteer effort.

Choose a unique size or shape for your medallions.  You can also select a number of different plating options.  This is a great way to differentiate between volunteers with different years of service or accomplishments.

Order your custom medallions today.  Email info@lapelpinsrus.com for more information.  You can also call 1-800-480-6822 toll-free with any questions you might have.  Attractive medallions are within your reach.  Inquire about the ordering process by visiting http://www.lapelpinsrus.com/medallions.html/.

Medallions Can Be As Custom As You Would Like Them to Be

July 15th, 2011

Have you ever wanted a special way to recognize the members of your athletic program?  Why not host a competitive event and award custom medallions to your stellar athletes?  This is a great opportunity to reward exceptional efforts on and off the playing field, baseball diamond, basketball court or ice skating rink.

Custom Medallions Signify Different Levels of Achievement

Custom medallions remain popular despite changing times.  They can be created in gold, silver, and copper to signify different levels of achievement.  For example, at most professional sports events, gold is awarded to first place winners.  Silver signifies second place and bronze or copper represents third place.  You can incorporate these different plating options into your medallion’s design.  This allows you to remain professional and stir up feelings of competition and sportsmanship among your athletes.

Award Items Encourage Athletes to Be Their Best

No matter what sport is being played, custom medallions remain sought after award items.  People of all skill levels want to get their hands on a prize.  That is why they go the extra mile to make sure that they are declared the winner.  This allows them to compete at a level that feels natural to them and still take home an award for their achievement.  Who doesn’t like to have a case full of trophies and beautiful medallions to display in their home or office?

Ribbons, Chains, and Keyrings Are Options For Medallions

Typically hung from ribbons, medallions also can be worn around the neck of the recipient.  They can be attached to a chain or keyring and carried from one location to the next.  Portability is part of their appeal.  Custom medallions can be shared with others over and over again.

Custom Options For Your Medallions

Custom medallions can be created in soft enamel or die struck.  Here are some other options that can make your event’s medallions stand out:

  • 3D Images
  • Epoxy Dome
  • Dual Plating
  • Printed Image
  • Silk Screen
  • Cut Outs

Don’t miss out on another opportunity to reward your players for their athleticism.  Order your medallions from Lapel Pins R Us today.  You can call 1-800-480-6822 toll-free or email info@lapelpinsrus.com with any questions you might have.  We’ll be happy to discuss your options with you and will even provide you with a no obligation free quote as well as a free digital proof.

Medallions Are a Great Way to Recognize Participants In Your Event or Tournament

June 21st, 2011

Medallions are a great way to recognize participants in your special event or tournament.  Designed with the recipient in mind, we offer a number of different sizes to fit your needs.  Custom medallions can be 1.5″ to 3.0″ in size.  They come standard attached to a neck ribbon making them functionable and attractive.

Medallions can be soft enamel or die struck.  They also can feature optional items like 3D images, epoxy domes, dual plating, printed images, silk screen, and cut outs.  If our customers prefer, they can also be plated in antique gold, antique silver, and antique copper.

Single or Double Sided Options Offer Two Different Looks

All medallions are double sided but that doesn’t mean that you need to have something printed on both sides for it to be functional.  You can use the front side of the medallion only or have twice the space to add text, logos, photographs or images.  That’s the beauty of custom items.  You get to design the way they look.  Right down to the size, shape, style, and colors used in your artwork, your unique personality shines through.

Different Ways That Medallions Can Be Used to Reward Others

Here are just a few ideas for ways to use your custom medallions:

  • Sporting Events
  • Athletic Competitions
  • Academic Triathlons
  • Quiz Bowls
  • Debate and Competitive Speech Events

No matter what the occasion, custom medallions are a great way to reward efforts.  Separate awards can be created for participants and winners of the tournament.  This helps differentiate between First, Second, and Third Place as well as all of the Runner Ups.

No special event or tournament is complete without prizes for participants.  Make a great impression this year by ordering custom medallions and handing them out at your competition.  Visit http://www.lapelpinsrus.com/medallions.html/ to learn more about your options.  The extra effort will make this year’s event memorable.

Custom Medallions Mark Achievement For Marathoners

May 20th, 2011

Many people would like to train for and run in a marathon. These events demonstrate skill and willpower. Individual runners participate in a long-distance running race consisting of 26 miles and 385 yards. Marathoners train for months to get their bodies in the condition needed to complete the event. In addition to daily stretching and running, they also follow a strict diet.

All of their hard work eventually pays off because marathoners earn custom medallions for their efforts. These items serve as a symbol of hope and accomplishment. First time marathoners can look back at their experience and be proud of their achievement. Long time runners can celebrate a faster finish time or record breaking event. That’s what marathon medallions are for—bringing out the best in every athlete.

What Makes a Custom Medallion Special?

Many people are unaware of the different features that make custom medallions special. Here are just a few to think about it:

  • Medallions are single sided unlike challenge coins which are typically double sided.
  • Medallions have a loop on the top of them so they can hang off a chain or ribbon and be worn around the neck.
  • Medallions are larger and thicker than the average challenge coin.

Like other custom items, you get to choose what images and text to include on your marathon medallions. This can be an logo or a photograph as well as the location and date of the event. Including this information in your design helps make the medallions collector’s items. Everyone that participates in the marathon will feel encouraged to run again once they are given their unique award.

Other Ways to Make Your Medallion Stand Out

Here are a few additional ways to make your marathon medallions stand out:

  • 3D Images. Make your images look even more realistic.
  • Dual Plating. Have the best of both worlds by include two different colors of plating.
  • Cut Outs. Add depth and emphasis to different areas of your medallion by removing metal.
  • Silk Screen. Include details that wouldn’t ordinarily be possible any other way by silk screening words, phrases, and names.

Medallions are a great way to honor athletes. Because they can be worn around the neck, they are the type of award item that people love and cherish forever.

Softball and Baseball Medallions For Your Next Tournament

April 19th, 2011

Have you considered using medallions for your softball and baseball tournaments?  They’re a great way to recognize the different groups that are participating at these athletic events.  In addition to being memorable and personal, they also help identify your team and its players.

For example, every year, we do the medallions for the Nor Cal All Stars Girls Softball.  We list the name of each city that the players hail from so that every athlete is properly recognized.  This makes a truly special gift for each girl to take home with them after a tournament.  Tokens of appreciation like these remain beloved keepsakes for years to come.

Larger Sizes Allow More Room For Printing

Medallions that are 2.50 or larger have a better weight to them and allow more of your tournament’s message to be printed on them.  This gives you the space to really personalize your product.  In addition to being able to include your team’s name and hometown, you can also have the name and shirt number of each girl that plays softball on your team added to the artwork.  This increases the sense of belonging and community within the group.

Add-Ons=Stand Out Medallions

In addition to custom artwork, we offer the following add-ons for you to choose from:

  • 3D Images
  • Epoxy Dome
  • Dual Plating
  • Printed Image
  • Silk Screen
  • Cut Outs

Wearing the Medallions Around Town

The participants in Nor Cal All Stars Girls Softball receive their medallions in a presentation case.  This allows them to preserve their memories for years to come.  Medallions can be worn on a chain or ribbon if the recipient wishes to do so.  This allows her to proudly display her achievement wherever she goes.

Medallions come in a variety of styles.  In addition to cloisonne, we offer soft enamel and die struck which gives your team options.  You can significantly alter the appearance of your artwork by selecting a unique size, shape or add-on.

If you want to make a great first impression from the moment your players step onto the field, you might want to consider creating custom medallions for them.  Durable and long lasting, they are the type of keepsake items with staying power.

Custom Lapel Pins, Patches, and Medallions for Your Holiday Parade

May 17th, 2010

By Caryn Smith © 2010, All Rights Reserved

Parades take a lot of advance preparation.  Months before the holiday, people come together to brainstorm, plan, schedule, and organize the big event.  From building floats to booking entertainment, parade committees have their hands full. 

The Parade Company which heads America’s Thanksgiving Parade in Detroit, Michigan knows the importance of being on time. Things run smoothly because of the efforts made by committee members prior to the event.  Ordering necessary products months ahead can ensure their speedy delivery.

 Lapel Pins R Us  handles all of the Parade Company’s needs.  Each year, we create lapel pins, embroidered patches, and medallions featuring the company’s signature clown mascot.  They send us their design ideas and our team of designers create a full color digital proof featuring custom artwork.

Holiday parades draw large crowds.  Promotional products like lapel pins, embroidered patches, and medallions can be used in the following ways:

  • As proof of purchase to get into the event.  Rather than use paper tickets, cities can take an eco-friendly stance and design a lapel pin, patch or medallion to use for admission.

 

  • As a timeless souvenir.  Attendees can reflect upon the time that they had at the parade by looking at their collection of memorabilia.  Each year’s designs are different which increases their perceived value and helps to make them a cherished keepsake.

 

  • As prizes for committee members, float builders, and volunteers.  Participation prizes are a great way to thank everyone involved.  The smallest gifts are often the ones that make the biggest impressions.

 

Custom lapel pins, embroidered patches, and medallions are great giveaways for holiday events.  Versatile and fun, they continue to be a crowd pleaser each and every year at America’s Thanksgiving Parade.


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