Whats included in every order
Plus tips on personalizing your awards!
What’s included when you Order Awards Online?
SIMPLE, ALL-IN PRICING SO THAT YOU CAN BUDGET EASILY AND RELIABLY.
Don’t worry about setup charges or hidden fees! Every order includes the following at no charge:
- No setup charges or hidden fees.
- Logo vectorization - We prefer vector logo files such as ai., .eps, .pdf or .svg, but send us what you have and we'll make it work!
- A Dedicated Service Representative that will assist you and guide your order from start to finish. You can contact them any time!
- A Dedicated Graphic Designer that will design custom artwork for the pieces you’ve ordered. They will lead your design process from creation to artwork approval, and you can contact them any time.
- Guaranteed Accuracy - to eliminate errors, we provide PDF artwork proofs for your review and approval. You can request unlimited design revisions at no charge until you approve the artwork for your order. We never start making your order until your artwork is approved, and we guarantee that your order will be exactly what you approved.
- An Experienced Team of Makers and Engravers who have the passion and skills to turn your pieces into awards that will be treasured for a lifetime.
- Guaranteed On-Time Delivery - whether it’s our standard lead time of 3 weeks from your artwork approval, a rush order, or if you have a 30+ day lead time with discounted shipping, your order will arrive as promised, guaranteed, or it's free.
- White Glove Care: your awards are precious and we treat them that way. Every order includes a pair of white gloves as a symbol of the love we put into your order. Use the gloves when presenting your awards to show your recipient how special they are, and add a sense of prestige!
- Guaranteed Safe Delivery - we provide 25 years of packing and shipping experience with every order. Our in transit breakage rate is less than 0.1% and if anything does break on the way from us to you, we replace it at no cost.
- We plant 2 trees for every plaque, trophy and award that we produce for you! To date, as of April 2023, we have planted over 60,000 mangrove trees to regenerate habitats, restore biodiversity, and sequester carbon.
What to Include on your recognition awards?
When it comes to recognition awards and trophies, there are no rules and you can include anything you like. However there are some standard elements to consider:
- Award Name: if your award or event has a special name, it’s best to include it (optional)
- Achievement/Purpose: why is the award being presented? (optional)
- Logo: adding your organization’s logo will make the award feel more corporate and professional, so consider if it’s appropriate for you situation (optional)
- Recipient Name: we recommend personalizing each award with the recipient’s name whenever possible. This adds value by making the award unique and much more meaningful. It communicates your intention as opposed to presenting something generic and off the shelf. Use phrases like “Presented to…” or “In appreciation of….” to preface recipient names (strongly recommended)
- Date: a date adds context and credibility to your award, while also serving as a reminder of when the award was presented. Some awards include a specific date, while others include a month and year, year only, or a period of time (recommended)
- Message of Appreciation: include a message of gratitude or appreciation that is intended for the award recipient. Short and concise messages (one or two sentences) are best as they will stand the test of time. If you have a longer message, it may be better to include this on an accompanying card or to express it verbally when presenting the award (recommended)
- Presenter or Donor Name: sometimes it’s appropriate to include your name to clarify who is presenting the award. This is implied and usually not necessary if you are including your organization’s logo (optional)
We Offer 3 Marking Services to Personalize and Enhance your Awards
Choose your Marking Method(s):
The term “marking” refers to the method used to add personalization details to a trophy or award. The marking method, and how skillfully it is applied, can really enhance the effectiveness and impact of a recognition award, so it’s helpful to understand the different marking methods that are available to personalize your order.
Eclipse Awards specializes in 3 types of markings. Every piece in our House Collection includes one marking method that best suits the piece, however, you can enhance your awards by adding additional markings.
Sandblast Engraving
Sandblast Engraving is a marking process that uses a pressurized stream of air and sand to carve directly into solid crystal. Done skillfully, the result is a crisp, elegant, and finely textured deep engraving that looks as if it was placed by magic! People are fascinated by the look and feel of sandblasting, especially when they see their name engraved in crystal. Sandblast engraving is a rare and vanishing skill, but our team of skilled and experienced artisans will ensure that the sandblast engraving on every one of your crystal awards is perfect!
Solar Laser Engraving
Regular laser engraving uses a highly focused beam of light (a laser) to burn and vaporize material which results in a dark, precise, highly detailed and permanent surface marking. Our exclusive Solar Laser Engraving takes it to the next level because our laser engraver is powered by our rooftop solar panels. So any eco-friendly awards you order with solar laser engraving are marked with clean energy from the sun!
Cosmo Print - UV Printing
Cosmo Print is a marking process that prints full color artwork directly onto the surface(s) of an award. The printed artwork is instantly cured by UV light to secure it in place, creating a high definition, vibrant and colorful surface marking.
Cosmo Print is durable, though it is considered a semi-permanent marking, which means it will last for years with normal handling, but it can be affected if scratched with a hard object.
Click here to learn more about the different types of marking processes we specialize in.
Inspiring award projects using multiple marking methods:
Here we’ve gathered a collection of projects to show you how adding decorative marking options can be used to enhance the overall impact of your award.
Award Material: Maple Wood
These custom Sunwood Awards normally include full colour Cosmo Printing on one surface plus a custom shaped Sunwood accent. We took this design to the next level by adding Cosmo Printing to the wooden star accent as well.
Options Added: 2nd Surface Marking (Cosmo Print)
Award Material: Salvaged Maple Wood
Vancouver Awards include solar laser engraving as the standard marking. This one was done in landscape format with Cosmo Printing added as a way of incorporating the branding colours and a photographic element.
Options Added: add Cosmo Print
Award Material: Crystal & Chocolate Walnut Wood
Chocolate Walnut Roots Awards normally include one surface with sandblast engraving. This piece utilizes 3 surfaces of the trophy to create the look of leaves swirling around the top. Gold colorfill is strategically placed to enhance the award’s key messages.
Options Added: 2nd + 3rd Surface Markings (Sandblast Engraving) + 24K Gold colorfill
Award Material: Reclaimed Fir
Revive Wood Columns include solar laser engraving on the front face as the standard marking. This customer added a second surface markling on the back as a special way to include their 50th Anniversary logo.
Options Added: add 2nd Surface Marking
Award Material: Crystal
Infinity Crystal Columns include sandblasting on the front surface. In this case, the logo and message have been enhanced with the addition of hand painted 24K Gold color fills.
Options Added: 24K Gold colorfill
Award Material: Crystal
The Crystal Pinnacle Award includes sandblast engraving on the base and central column. However, this client also wanted to add graphics to each of the 5 crystal pillars to create a breathtaking and dramatic award worthy of a 60-year celebration!
Options Added: add 2nd + 3rd + 4th + 5th Surface Markings