Through the process of patination, we can achieve a broad variety of colors and textural variations on the surface of your bronze sculpture awards. In many cases, different types of patinas can be applied to different surface planes of a single award to create unique variations in its appearance. In addition, patina and high polish can be combined in a single award to help accentuate specific lines and planes in the award.

One of the most popular types of custom  awards we create for our clients are our fabricated metal awards. One of the advantages of fabricated metal awards is that the simpler metal designs can deliver very affordable price points for organizations and individuals with a strict budget; or, conversely, the more complex fabricated metal awards can deliver truly stunning visual results. Fabricated metal awards are extremely flexible in terms of the aspects of the award that can customized for your specific awards, including their shape, size, design style, finishes and colors. 

Custom sculpture awards are probably the most traditional and popular form of custom award that we create.  Sculpture awards, as their name implies, are based on a hand-sculpted model that serves as the “master” model for the production of the awards. Some of the advantages of sculpture awards include their design flexibility, the high degree of handcrafted artistry inherent in their design and production, their ability to support large quantity production, and the variety of material and finish variations they offer.

Fabricated awards are one of the varieties of custom awards that we commonly produce. As opposed to sculpture awards, which are created using traditional casting processes, fabricated awards are constructed (or fabricated) one awards at a time. Each type of custom award is suited for a set of specific requirements, and fabricated awards are no different.

Of all the most world’s most famous awards, Nobel Prize medals are the only ones that are made of solid gold.

A custom designed award is more like a piece of art and is bound to be given a place of honor by the recipient, so why not promote your brand with your custom design?

Bronze is one of the most popular metal alloys we use for casting sculpture recognition awards.Bronze is also one of the most prolific metal alloys in the history of mankind – in fact, an entire span of civilization is referred to as the “Bronze Age.” Since it is such an important alloy in past and present sculptures (including our awards), it is interesting to understand the role it has played throughout the centuries.It is fascinating that this material, and the methodology for casting it, has changed very little over the last 6 millenniums, and this adds to the richness and personality of the bronze awards that we create.

Everyone likes to win awards, right? And while you may have a box full of Little League and youth soccer participation awards kicking around in a closet somewhere let’s be honest, you aren’t busting those awards out anytime soon to impress people.

There are many different approaches to creating new custom recognition award designs, including personalized awards, customizable awards, and truly custom awards. At the outset of any custom design project, we work with clients to help them understand which approach is best for them.

As one of the most recognized and prestigious awards in the world, we at Bennett Awards are really intrigued by the history of the Oscar statuette associated with the Academy Awards.

We are excited to roll out a new, complimentary website to Bennett Awards: Bennett Collectibles. Bennett Collectibles are unique, handcrafted collectibles and gifts that are sure to bring a smile to any face. These creative, handmade sculptures, jewelry and artwork are a joy to collect over the seasons, and are also a great platform for gifting that can span many years and occasions. All of these items are created by some of the same artists that design our awards!

As you can see by the numbers, the award itself may not be worth much but the lasting impact of winning such a prestigious award could be worth millions to the recipient. Maybe your own company’s recognition awards don’t cost much in terms of actual dollars and cents, but you can make your own staff feel like a million dollars with a custom recognition award

Should you choose pewter for your custom award, as opposed to bronze, you have a few design options when it comes to plating your final award. Each plating option provides a unique finish and “look and feel” to the award. 

Premium recognition awards can be an ideal vehicle for achieving the two primary objectives associated with employee recognition: 1) a sincere gesture of thanks for a “job well done”; and 2) a positive reinforcement for them to continue the positive actions that merited the recognition.

One unique and impactful way to enhance the perceived value of your awards is to convey the process used to design and produce the awards. Printed materials can be effective for this; however, a video showing how they are created is probably the best way to capture the complex, multi-step production process that is conducted by a team of skilled designers and artisans.