Trophy and Medal Boutique

Lapel badges

Schools, universities, sports teams and a number of other committees and organisations often make use of lapel badges for a number of reasons. It is an easy and recognised way of indicating a certain title or achievement, it is very visible if worn correctly, and it has the potential to instil a sense of pride in the individual who wears it.

Trophy and Medal Boutique can provide you with unique lapel badges that are made specifically according to your requirements. Various shapes and sizes are possible, and simply requires a die to be cut in order to produce the badge. We take pride in our work and make sure that we use only the best quality materials to deliver premium lapel badges to you. Talk to us about all the possibilities and have your own lapel badges custom made.

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Corporate gifts

The value of corporate gifts should never be underestimated. Gone are the days when pens were bought in bulk and simply handed out left, right and centre. With a little thought, corporate gifts could become so much more than a simple token – it can become an object that works for you.

When you hand someone the aforementioned pen, they know that it carries no special meaning. The gift feels hollow. But a gift that says you thought about it, immediately carries more value, and has the power to create a positive headspace about your company in that person’s mind. You could have something custom made, or simply engrave the person’s name on it to make it more personal. Gifts that are useful in their profession can also serve as a constant reminder of your company every time they use it. Contact us at Trophy & Medal Boutique and let us help you with corporate gifts that hit home.

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Corporate awards

Few things in life are as inspiring and motivational as being recognised for your achievements and hard work. It is this level of emotional encouragement that companies aim for when presenting corporate awards, and the winners have usually worked very hard to deserve the award they receive. Because of this, you really don’t want to present them with shoddy awards, as this would give a negative impression of what you think of their achievements. Trophy and Medal Boutique is a specialist in corporate awards and can help you determine the best choice of award for your specific scenario. We produce a wide range of trophies and medals and can provide these designs in a number of materials, such as glass, acrylic, crystal and marble, and we can even arrange for engraving or sandblasting on them to personalise them for you.

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Acrylic trophies

The days where trophies were limited to only the metal cup variations are long gone. While there is certainly still a place for these type of trophies, a number of other materials have also become popular that allows you to easily create custom made trophies according to your specifications. One of the popular options is acrylic trophies. This is a type of plastic and can easily be shaped into any form that you require. In addition, it is also a very affordable alternative while still being aesthetically pleasing, and it doesn’t break as easily as some other materials might. At Trophy and Medal Boutique we can have acrylic trophies custom made for you, and even have it personalised in whichever way you require. We specialise in all types of trophies, and apart from acrylic trophies we can also provide you with ones made from glass, wood, metal, crystal and even marble, to name but a few

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How should you go about when selecting a Pretoria medals shop? For one, the range of products offered should be considered. There are various types of medals on the market and you will want to have the choice and will not want to be restricted to die cast medals only. In addition the pricing should be considered when shopping for a Pretoria medals shop. If it is a retail outlet you can expect to pay more whereas a Pretoria medals shop that designs, manufactures, engraves and supplies directly to organizations, schools, event organizers and the public, will ask lower prices for the same and better quality medals and trophies. The last consideration should be experience. New comers to the industry will not have an extensive library of design choices and will not be able to provide the customization required. Contact Trophy and Medal Boutique as a well established, direct supplying Pretoria medals shop for a quote or advice.

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Various corporate badges can be obtained from Trophy and Medal Boutique including that of ID pins which can be used for identification of the employee. Some of the ID corporate badges contain short slogans or even the company logo as well. In addition the button badges which are also the most economical types are available and are often used for the promotion of a special product, service or campaign.

These types of corporate badges typically have a short message embossed on them and the pins can be used as give-aways, rewards or to place on bags etc. The flat lapel corporate badges made from metal normally come in a custom size and feature a glossy enamel finish. You can also order the embossed corporate badges which have a certain prestige to them and can be used to indicate position or rank.

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Remember the good old days when you were still awarded for academic achievement with lapel badges? The same prestige that was associated with wearing lapel badges back then still applies today. It is not only school children that can be awarded for outstanding sport, cultural or academic achievements with lapel badges, but also corporate employees. Apart from being used as rewards, quality lapel badges can also be used to identify staff members or to show their position or medical rank.

The uses are endless and when stylishly done, will be worn with pride. Hotel staff, restaurant personnel, medical personnel, librarians, sales people and more are all candidates for wearing appropriate lapel badges which are available right here at Trophy and Medal Boutique and which can be customised according to your requirements.

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With corporate clothing becoming all the more informal, it has become extremely important to keep some form of formality. Men’s brooches also known as lapel pins, can obtain the formality longed for. You can add your company logo on the men’s brooches, with the name or title of the person.

This will be especially beneficial at corporate functions, seminars, and conferences where a certain amount of prestige is required.

By providing your employees with custom made glossy brooches you will set your company apart from the many competitors in the market. Especially financial companies such as auditor, banking, investment, and insurance companies will benefit from the professional look attained through the wearing of brooches that can be ordered from us.

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Commonly referred to as lapel badges or pin badges lapel studs come in a variety of shapes, colours, and designs. A few tips on selecting the right lapel studs for an occasion are shared below.

• Decide on the objective of wearing lapel studs – is it for a promotion, brand awareness, to make a statement or to add flair to the uniform etc?
• What is the budget allocated for designing the lapel studs and how many will be needed?
• Is it a once off event or will you require the same type of lapel studs regularly?
• If it is for professional wearing you will go with less detail and only one or two colours.
• If it is for brand awareness or a promotion select a colourful design.
• Depending on the complexity of the design and colours used, we will recommend specific types of lapel studs.

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Enamel badges come in a variety of shapes and makes. The main categories of enamel badges are briefly described below:

• Soft enamel badges are normally used for social events and are cheaper than hard badges.
• Hard enamel badges are robust in design and provide a polished look. The badges are suitable for long term use.
• Printed types are used when the design is too complicated for stamp badges. They come in silver, bronze, and gold. The printed enamel badges can be more colourful than the stamped types.
• Stamped types – normally in gold or silver with metallic finishes and a glossy polished look – suitable for less complicated designs.
• PVC types are made from polyvinyl chloride materials and are extremely soft. These types of badges are normally worn by teenagers for fun.
• Pewter types can be used for complex designs and since pewter lends itself to easy moulding the pewter type is perfect for a modern complex design.

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