Acrylic Awards
& Trophies
Contemporary clarity meets vibrant possibilities. Modern recognition that captures light and attention with unlimited color options and innovative design flexibility.
Our Acrylic Capabilities
Acrylic awards deliver contemporary sophistication through material clarity, color versatility, and design flexibility that traditional materials cannot match.
Bennett Awards transforms premium optical-grade acrylic into recognition pieces that feel modern, vibrant, and distinctively different from conventional awards.
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Acrylic accepts virtually unlimited customization—from simple geometric blocks through complex sculptural forms. Our fabrication capabilities include precision cutting, edge polishing, layering, and multi-color integration. This versatility enables recognition designs impossible in traditional materials like crystal or metal.
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Unlike most materials limited to surface treatments, acrylic enables color throughout its structure. We offer hundreds of color options—transparent, translucent, opaque, or combinations within single pieces. This color versatility supports perfect brand matching and creates visual impact distinguishing your recognition from ordinary awards.
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Acrylic's unique properties allow embedding physical objects within awards—product samples, coins, fabric swatches, or other meaningful items become permanent elements of recognition pieces. This capability creates highly personalized awards connecting directly to achievements being celebrated.
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Acrylic delivers premium appearance at accessible price points, making sophisticated custom recognition available across broader budget ranges. Lower material and production costs enable organizations to provide distinctive recognition more frequently without compromising visual impact or perceived value.
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Acrylic accepts multiple engraving approaches—surface etching, subsurface laser engraving creating dimensional depth, and color-fill engraving for enhanced visibility. These techniques ensure text and imagery remain crisp and legible throughout decades of display.
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Acrylic combines beautifully with wood bases, metal accents, or crystal elements, creating sophisticated hybrid awards. These combinations balance acrylic's contemporary appeal with traditional materials' warmth or prestige—perfect for organizations seeking modern recognition without abandoning heritage associations.
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Unlike crystal or metal, acrylic provides substantial visual presence without excessive weight. This practical advantage simplifies shipping, reduces breakage risk, and makes awards easier for recipients to transport and display—particularly valuable for large recognition programs.
Acrylic Design Spotlight
Case Study
Premier Lacrosse League All-Star Game MVP Award
The Premier Lacrosse League approached Bennett Awards in mid-June 2025 to create a custom MVP trophy for the upcoming All-Star Game.
Acrylic awards from Bennett deliver contemporary recognition through unlimited color options, innovative design flexibility, and economical excellence.
Whether embedding meaningful elements or creating vibrant brand expressions, acrylic enables recognition that feels distinctly modern and visually captivating.
FAQs for Acrylic Awards
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Bennett Awards creates diverse custom acrylic awards including modern geometric trophies, layered multi-color sculptures, awards with embedded elements, branded recognition pieces, and hybrid designs combining acrylic with wood or metal bases. Our optical-grade acrylic accepts unlimited color options, precision cutting, and innovative designs impossible with traditional crystal or metal materials.
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Yes. Acrylic's unique properties enable embedding physical objects including product samples, commemorative coins, fabric swatches, company artifacts, or other meaningful items within award structures. These embedded elements become permanent recognition features creating highly personalized custom awards directly connecting to achievements being celebrated—a capability unavailable with crystal, metal, or wood materials.
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Custom acrylic awards offer several advantages over crystal: unlimited color integration throughout material (not just surface treatments), ability to embed physical objects, complex sculptural shapes, lighter weight for shipping and handling, and typically lower cost enabling premium recognition at accessible budgets. While crystal provides traditional elegance, acrylic delivers contemporary sophistication with greater design flexibility and color versatility.
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Acrylic custom trophies accept multiple engraving techniques including surface etching for traditional appearance, subsurface laser engraving creating three-dimensional depth within material, color-fill engraving for enhanced text visibility, and precision cutting for complex logo reproduction. These engraving options ensure text and imagery remain crisp and legible through decades of display in offices or homes.
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Yes. Premium optical-grade acrylic maintains clarity, color, and structural integrity through decades of display when properly cared for. Unlike some materials that yellow or deteriorate over time, quality acrylic resists UV degradation, scratching, and environmental damage. Our acrylic custom awards feature polished edges and protective coatings ensuring lasting beauty appropriate for permanent recognition display.
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Absolutely. Acrylic combines beautifully with handcrafted wood bases, brushed metal accents, crystal elements, or cast medallions creating sophisticated hybrid custom recognition. These multi-material combinations balance acrylic's contemporary appeal with traditional materials' warmth or prestige—ideal for organizations seeking modern recognition aesthetics while maintaining connections to heritage or traditional award formats.
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Custom acrylic award production typically requires 3-5 weeks depending on design complexity, color requirements, and order quantities. Acrylic often offers shorter lead times than cast bronze or custom crystal awards since fabrication doesn't require molds or casting processes. Rush production is frequently available for time-sensitive presentations or events requiring expedited delivery schedules.
