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		<title>Finding the Right Company Award</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 16 Jul 2010 13:23:28 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Great Service Awards Ideas]]></category>
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<p>Finding the right company award shouldn&#8217;t be so complicated, but with all the choices it often gets overwhelming.  Whether you need to order 100 for the big awards ceremony at corporate, or you only need one because Bob in sales finally won that trip to Hawaii and he needs a proper sendoff, there&#8217;s lots to [...]]]></description>
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<p><a href="http://www.generalmotivationblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/Bobs-Award.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-370" title="Bob's Award" src="http://www.generalmotivationblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/Bobs-Award.jpg" alt="" width="252" height="435" /></a>Finding the right company award shouldn&#8217;t be so complicated, but with all the choices it often gets overwhelming.  Whether you need to order 100 for the big awards ceremony at corporate, or you only need one because Bob in sales finally won that trip to Hawaii and he needs a proper sendoff, there&#8217;s lots to consider.</p>
<p>Price is always a factor these days.  And of course you don&#8217;t want to skimp on quality.  Since most awards get displayed in people&#8217;s offices or workspace, you&#8217;ll want something nice for all to see, especially when it comes to visiting potential clients who will certainly be impressed with your successful staff.  (&#8220;Wow, that Bob of yours must be quite an asset!&#8221;etc.)  One suggestion we like to make that fits the bill on both price and quality is the acrylic award.</p>
<p>Acrylic awards have the look of crystal, while offering a great backdrop to your message.  The quality is excellent and durable, won&#8217;t break like crystal would when Bob accidentally bumps his Hawaii recognition award off the desk with his elbow (he&#8217;s a great salesman but a bit clumsy on occasion), and there are countless affordable choices whether you need one or one hundred.</p>
<p>Still seems overwhelming?  Yes, there is every possible variation, including color, shape, size, price, even theme.  So if you&#8217;re not the catalog browsing type and if you aren&#8217;t too hip on spending the bulk of your afternoon surfing the net hoping to stumble across a discount site that, by the way, may or may not be very trustworthy, we&#8217;d be happy to help you out.  Because as it turns out, we&#8217;ve been known to come up with some pretty good ideas if I do say so myself.  And we can meet your budget.  And make Bob happy with that shining award on his desk, long after the trip to Hawaii is nothing but a distant memory of luaus and sunburn.</p>
<p>So feel free to <a href="http://www.generalmotivationblog.com/contact-us/" target="_self">contact us</a> with an &#8220;I need exactly this&#8221; or an &#8220;I have no idea what to get, but it has to have a polar bear theme.&#8221;  We can handle it.  In the meantime, you can check out a few award possibilities below. (And don&#8217;t miss the photo of Bob on his Hawaiian vacation!)</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.generalmotivationblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/Digital-Entrapment.tif"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-371" title="Digital Entrapment" src="http://www.generalmotivationblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/Digital-Entrapment.tif" alt="" /></a>Here digital entrapment is used for a more customized look.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.generalmotivationblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/Marquis-Awards.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-372" title="Marquis Awards" src="http://www.generalmotivationblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/Marquis-Awards.jpg" alt="" width="360" height="426" /></a>The Marquis Award</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.generalmotivationblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/Star-Columns.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-373" title="Star Columns" src="http://www.generalmotivationblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/Star-Columns.jpg" alt="" width="324" height="593" /></a>Star Column Award</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.generalmotivationblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/Picture-1.png"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-374" title="Picture 1" src="http://www.generalmotivationblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/Picture-1.png" alt="" width="288" height="437" /></a>Bob&#8217;s Favorite Vacation Photo</p>

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		<title>Unique Awards Ideas &#8211; Taking Trophy Awards to a New Level</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Feb 2010 07:00:02 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[employee appreciation]]></category>
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<p>Tired of the same old trophies?  If you&#8217;re hoping to award your employees with style, there are some truly unique awards ideas out there that make for not only a fabulous presentation, but an original keepsake for the recipient.</p>
<p>Bronze Statues: Bronze artwork doesn&#8217;t have to come with a hefty price tag.  A decent piece, like [...]]]></description>
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<p>Tired of the same old trophies?  If you&#8217;re hoping to award your employees with style, there are some truly unique awards ideas out there that make for not only a fabulous presentation, but an original keepsake for the recipient.</p>
<p><strong><a href="http://www.generalmotivationblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/A325-S.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-201" title="A325-S" src="http://www.generalmotivationblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/A325-S.jpg" alt="" width="162" height="162" /></a>Bronze Statues</strong>: Bronze artwork doesn&#8217;t have to come with a hefty price tag.  A decent piece, like this beautiful original called &#8220;Majestic Monarch&#8221; can be had in a reasonable 7&#8243; size for around $50.  Various themes may be selected to match the award occasion, and most come with an engraved plaque for personalization.  </p>
<p><strong><a href="http://www.generalmotivationblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/70-40704-S.jpg"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-202" title="70-40704-S" src="http://www.generalmotivationblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/70-40704-S.jpg" alt="" width="162" height="162" /></a>Art Glass</strong>:  Art glass pieces provide a stunning visual and a reminder of achievement that can be easily displayed in either home or office.  This piece, by Swedish company Kosta Boda, gives a perfect example of combining recognition with style.  Again, various designs offer a selection of themes to choose from.  Many of the pieces can even be sandblasted with a name and/or company logo to commemorate the event.</p>
<p><strong><a href="http://www.generalmotivationblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/ELT2704549D-S.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-203" title="ELT2704549D-S" src="http://www.generalmotivationblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/ELT2704549D-S.jpg" alt="" width="162" height="162" /></a>Framed Artwork</strong>:  A framed print or original painting can easily be chosen to represent the award through its theme.  The price points here are endless, spanning from about $35 for a small framed print to over $1,000 for an original artwork.  Some pieces can even be personalized on an engraved plaque on the matting, or within the print itself.  </p>
<p>No matter what the award &#8211; outstanding performance, going beyond the call, or years of service &#8211; the standard trophy is far from being the only choice.  Getting creative with your awards and offering something with great display potential heightens the excitement of receiving an award all the more.</p>
<p><em>If one of these unique awards ideas appeals to you, or if you  have one of your own you&#8217;d like to see become a reality, give us a call at 1/888-664-6449.  We&#8217;d love to help!</em></p>

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