FAQ’s





HELP & INFORMATION

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers about corporate awards, trophies, medals, plaques, engraving, custom manufacturing, ordering and delivery throughout Australia.

Browse by topic below, or contact our team if you need help selecting a product or planning your order.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

General Questions

Company information, showrooms and enquiries

Whether you’re ordering a single award or organising a large presentation event, we’re here to help. Below are answers to some of the most common questions about Corporate Awards & Trophies, our products and services.

Corporate Awards & Trophies supplies one of Australia’s largest ranges of awards and recognition products. Our collection includes corporate awards, sports trophies, medals, plaques, honour boards, perpetual trophies, custom awards, crystal awards, acrylic awards, glass awards, timber awards, cups, ribbons, name badges, promotional products, corporate gifts and custom signage.

Whether you need a single presentation award or thousands of custom manufactured medals, our experienced team can help you find the right solution.

Corporate Awards & Trophies is based in Sydney, New South Wales. We have a Sydney CBD showroom and our factory and showroom in Riverwood, where customers are welcome to view products, discuss ideas and receive expert advice.

Our team also works with customers throughout Australia, providing expert service and reliable nationwide delivery.

Yes. Our showrooms allow you to see many of our awards, trophies, medals and plaques before placing your order. Visiting our showroom is a great way to compare products, discuss custom ideas and receive recommendations from our experienced team.

If you’re unable to visit, we’re happy to provide product advice, photographs and quotations via phone or email.

Yes. We deliver awards, trophies, medals, plaques and recognition products throughout Australia, including New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, South Australia, Western Australia, Tasmania, the ACT and the Northern Territory.

Every order is carefully packed to help ensure it arrives safely and in excellent condition.

With decades of experience, Corporate Awards & Trophies has built a reputation for supplying high quality awards backed by exceptional customer service. We work with businesses, schools, sporting clubs, universities, government departments and community organisations of all sizes.

Customers choose us for our extensive product range, custom design capabilities, expert engraving, professional artwork service, competitive pricing and Australia wide delivery.

Corporate Awards & Trophies has been helping customers celebrate achievement and recognise excellence for decades. Our experienced team has worked on everything from individual presentation awards through to large corporate recognition programs and national sporting events.

Our knowledge and experience allow us to recommend the most suitable products for every occasion.

We work with a diverse range of customers across Australia, including businesses, sporting clubs, schools, universities, councils, government departments, defence organisations, charities, not-for-profit organisations and event managers.

Whether you need one award or thousands, we’re equipped to handle projects of all sizes.

Absolutely. Choosing the right award depends on your budget, audience, event and the type of recognition you want to create. Our experienced team can recommend suitable products based on your requirements.

Whether you’re recognising employee achievements, sporting success, academic excellence or community service, we’ll help you select an award that creates a lasting impression.

Yes. While we regularly work with businesses and organisations, we also supply awards, trophies and personalised gifts for individuals. Whether you’re recognising a family member, organising a local event or celebrating a personal milestone, we’re happy to help.

We proudly supply customers throughout Australia. Whether you’re located in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth, Hobart, Canberra, Darwin or a regional area, we can arrange delivery directly to your home, workplace or event venue.

Yes. We provide free, no obligation quotations for standard and custom awards. Simply contact us with the products you’re interested in, quantities, engraving requirements, artwork and your preferred delivery date.

Our team will prepare a personalised quotation based on your requirements.

Yes. We work with promotional companies, event organisers, schools, sporting associations and businesses that require regular orders or larger quantities. Trade and wholesale pricing may be available depending on the products and order volume.

Please contact us to discuss your requirements.

We accept a range of convenient payment methods, including direct deposit and major credit cards. Approved account customers may also have access to trading terms.

If you have any questions regarding payment options, our team will be happy to assist.

If you’re looking for a gift but aren’t sure which award or product to choose, please contact us. We’ll be happy to discuss the options currently available and help you find the most suitable solution.

Our friendly team is available by phone, email or through our online contact form. You’re also welcome to visit our Sydney CBD showroom or Riverwood factory and showroom to discuss your project in person.

Whether you have a simple question or need assistance with a large custom project, we’re here to help every step of the way.

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Ordering & Payment

Orders, approvals, lead times and payments

Ordering awards, trophies, medals and plaques should be simple. Below are answers to common questions about placing an order, artwork approval, payment and production time.

You can place an order online, over the phone, by email or by visiting one of our Sydney showrooms. For custom work, please include the product you are interested in, quantity, wording, logo files, deadline and delivery details.

Once we have your information, our team can confirm pricing, artwork requirements and the next steps.

Production time depends on the product, stock availability, engraving requirements and whether artwork approval is required. Standard engraved items are usually completed faster than fully custom manufactured awards.

If you have a presentation date, please let us know when ordering so we can recommend suitable options.

Urgent orders may be possible depending on stock availability and production capacity. Please contact us with your deadline and we will advise what can be achieved.

Many standard awards, trophies, medals and plaques can be ordered individually. Some custom manufactured products may require a minimum order quantity depending on the material, process and design.

Yes. We can usually use previous artwork and order details to help keep repeat awards consistent from year to year.

This is especially useful for annual corporate awards, school presentation nights, sporting club awards and perpetual recognition programs.

Changes may be possible before production has started. Once artwork has been approved or engraving has commenced, changes may incur additional costs and may affect your completion date.

Please contact us as soon as possible if you need to update names, wording, quantities or artwork.

Artwork must be approved before production begins on custom orders. We recommend checking all names, spelling, dates, logos, layout, colours and sizing carefully before approving your proof.

Delays in artwork approval may delay production and delivery.

Orders may be cancelled before production has started. Once items have been engraved, printed, customised or specially ordered, cancellation may not be possible.

Please contact us as soon as possible if you need to discuss cancelling an order.

A deposit or full payment may be required before production begins, depending on the order type, value and customer account status.

Custom manufactured items, large orders and orders for new customers may require payment before production or supply.

Payment is generally required before production or supply unless approved trading terms have been arranged. We accept direct deposit and major credit cards.

If you are unsure about payment requirements for your order, our team will confirm this during the quotation or order process.

Yes. Many products can be ordered directly through our website. For custom products, bulk orders or anything requiring special advice, you can also contact our team for a personalised quotation.

Yes. Our team can assist with phone orders and help you choose suitable products. For detailed orders involving names, logos or artwork, we may ask you to email the details so everything can be checked accurately.

Yes. Our experienced team can guide you through product selection, artwork requirements, engraving options, order quantities and delivery choices.

Whether you know exactly what you need or are still deciding, we can help you find a suitable option for your event and budget.

In many cases, yes. You may be able to confirm the product and quantity first, then provide names or final wording closer to production.

Please let us know your final name deadline when placing your order so we can confirm whether this is suitable for your timeframe.

Yes. Once your order details are confirmed, you will receive confirmation of the products, quantities, pricing and any artwork or engraving requirements.

Please review your order confirmation carefully and let us know straight away if anything needs to be corrected.

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Artwork & Logos

Artwork files, proofs and design help

Great artwork is the foundation of a great award. Whether you’re supplying an existing logo or creating a completely custom design, our experienced artwork team can help ensure your awards look professional and accurately represent your brand.

For the best results, we recommend supplying your artwork as a vector file such as AI, EPS, PDF or SVG. These file formats can be scaled without losing quality and are ideal for engraving, printing and manufacturing.

If you only have a JPG or PNG file, don’t worry. Our team will assess the artwork and advise whether it is suitable or if it needs to be recreated.

Vector artwork is a high quality graphic that can be resized without becoming blurry or pixelated. It is the preferred file format for professional engraving, UV printing, laser cutting and custom manufacturing.

Common vector file formats include AI, EPS, PDF and SVG.

Yes, in many cases we can use high resolution JPG or PNG files. However, these formats may not always produce the best engraving or printing results.

If your artwork isn’t suitable for production, we can usually redraw it into a professional vector format.

Yes. If your logo is low resolution, outdated or only available as a screenshot or image file, our artwork team can often recreate it as production ready vector artwork.

This helps ensure crisp engraving, sharp printing and a professional finish on your awards.

Yes. For custom products we provide an artwork proof before production begins. This gives you the opportunity to review the design and request any changes before your order is manufactured.

Please carefully check spelling, names, dates, logos, colours and layout before approving your proof.

For many standard jobs, basic artwork preparation is included. More complex artwork, logo redraws or custom design work may incur an additional artwork fee.

If any artwork charges apply, they will be clearly outlined in your quotation before work begins.

Absolutely. Our team can help design a completely custom award to suit your organisation, event or recognition program. We can recommend materials, shapes, colours, finishes and decoration methods that best suit your budget and branding.

Whether you have a detailed brief or just an idea, we’ll help bring it to life.

Yes. You’re welcome to supply your own artwork, logos and design files. Our team will review them to ensure they are suitable for the chosen production method and advise if any adjustments are required.

If you’re supplying a JPG or PNG, we recommend using the highest resolution available. A minimum of 300dpi at the intended print size generally provides the best results.

Where possible, vector artwork is always preferred as it produces the highest quality finish.

Yes. We can often match your corporate branding using Pantone colours, CMYK values or supplied brand guidelines, depending on the manufacturing process and material.

If precise colour matching is important, please provide your brand guidelines or colour references when requesting a quotation.

Yes. If you can provide the font files or advise the font name, we will use them wherever possible. If the font isn’t available, we’ll recommend a close alternative that maintains the overall look of your branding.

Yes. Many custom awards begin as simple sketches, concept drawings or reference photos. Our designers can transform your ideas into professional production artwork for approval before manufacturing.

No problem. If changes are required before you approve the artwork proof, simply let us know and we’ll update the design where possible. Once you’re happy, we’ll issue a revised proof for approval.

Changes requested after production has started may incur additional costs and could affect delivery time.

Minor revisions are generally included as part of the artwork process. If extensive design changes or multiple redesigns are required, additional artwork charges may apply.

We’ll always discuss any additional costs with you before proceeding.

Yes. If you have an existing award that you’d like reproduced or updated, simply provide a photograph, measurements or the original artwork if available. Our team can often recreate the design while maintaining the original appearance.

This is particularly useful for annual awards, perpetual trophies and long running recognition programs where consistency is important.

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Engraving & Personalisation

Names, logos and decoration methods

Personalised engraving transforms an award into a lasting reminder of achievement. Whether you’re recognising an employee, celebrating sporting success or commemorating a special occasion, our engraving and printing services ensure every award is finished to the highest standard.

We offer a variety of engraving and decoration methods depending on the product and material. These include laser engraving, rotary engraving, sandblasting, UV colour printing, sublimation, full colour digital printing and diamond drag engraving.

Our team will recommend the most suitable method to achieve the best appearance and durability for your award.

Yes. Every award can be individually personalised with different names, award titles, dates, categories, logos or messages. This makes them ideal for corporate recognition programs, sporting presentations, school awards and special events.

Yes. Company logos, club logos and organisation logos can be engraved or printed on many of our awards, trophies, medals and plaques.

For the best results, we recommend supplying your logo as a vector file such as AI, EPS, PDF or SVG.

Yes. Photographs can often be reproduced using laser engraving, UV printing or sublimation, depending on the product and material. High quality images generally produce the best results.

If you’re unsure whether your image is suitable, simply contact us and we’ll be happy to advise.

The amount of wording depends on the size of the engraving area and the product you’ve selected. Larger awards naturally allow for more text, while smaller awards may require shorter wording.

Our artwork team will adjust the layout to ensure your engraving remains clear, balanced and easy to read.

Many products can be engraved or printed on both the front and back. This is a popular option for adding recipient details to one side and a company logo, message or event information to the other.

Availability depends on the product and engraving method.

We have access to a wide range of professional fonts suitable for both traditional and contemporary award designs. If your organisation uses a specific font, we can often match it provided the font file is supplied.

If you’re unsure which font to use, our designers can recommend one that best suits your award.

Yes. In many cases we can reproduce handwritten notes, signatures or messages by converting them into artwork suitable for engraving or printing.

Handwritten engraving is a popular option for retirement gifts, memorial plaques and special presentation awards.

Yes. Signatures can often be engraved or printed onto awards, plaques and commemorative products. For the best result, please provide a clear, high resolution scan or photograph of the signature.

In many cases, yes. Whether we can engrave your existing item depends on the material, size, finish and condition. Some products are more suitable than others.

Please contact us with photographs and details, and we’ll let you know if engraving is possible.

Engraving times vary depending on the product, quantity and level of personalisation required. Standard engraving is generally completed more quickly than large or highly customised orders.

If you have a presentation date, let us know when placing your order so we can recommend the best solution.

This depends on the product. Some awards include standard engraving, while others are priced separately depending on the engraving method, wording and quantity.

Your quotation will clearly outline any engraving costs before production begins.

Yes. Depending on the material and engraving method, engraved text and graphics can often be colour filled to improve visibility or match your branding. This is commonly used on plaques, signage and some custom awards.

Yes. Crystal awards can be personalised using precision laser engraving or sandblasting, depending on the design and finish required. Crystal is one of the most popular materials for premium corporate awards and executive recognition.

Yes. Stainless steel can be engraved using a range of methods depending on the finish and application. Stainless steel is commonly used for plaques, signage, commemorative plates and industrial identification.

If you’re unsure which engraving method is most suitable, contact us and our team will be happy to assist.

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Corporate Awards

Business recognition and presentation awards

Corporate awards are a meaningful way to recognise achievement, celebrate milestones and show appreciation for the people who help your organisation succeed. Whether you’re recognising an individual employee, an entire team or celebrating years of service, Corporate Awards & Trophies offers a wide range of premium awards that can be personalised to suit your organisation.

Corporate awards are recognition products presented by businesses and organisations to celebrate employee achievements, long service, leadership, outstanding performance, safety milestones, innovation and business success.

They provide a lasting reminder of achievement while helping to build a positive workplace culture and recognise the people who contribute to your organisation’s success.

We supply one of Australia’s largest ranges of corporate awards, including crystal awards, glass awards, acrylic awards, timber awards, metal awards, perpetual awards, plaques, desk awards and completely custom designed recognition products.

Our awards are suitable for businesses of all sizes, government departments, councils, schools, universities, not-for-profit organisations and industry associations.

The best award depends on the occasion, budget and level of recognition. Crystal awards are popular for executive recognition and major achievements, while glass, acrylic and timber awards are excellent choices for employee recognition programs, service awards and team achievements.

Our experienced team can recommend the most suitable option based on your requirements.

Yes. We supply long service awards to recognise employee milestones such as 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30 years and beyond. Awards can be personalised with names, years of service, company logos and special messages.

Many organisations also choose to create a consistent recognition program with different award sizes or finishes to distinguish each milestone.

Absolutely. Most corporate awards can be customised with your company logo, brand colours, fonts and messaging. Depending on the product, branding can be applied using laser engraving, sandblasting, UV colour printing, sublimation or metal plaques.

Branded awards help reinforce your corporate identity while creating a professional and memorable presentation.

Crystal awards are manufactured from premium optical crystal, offering exceptional clarity, brilliance and weight. They are often chosen for executive recognition, prestigious awards and premium corporate events.

Glass awards provide a stylish and cost effective alternative while still offering an elegant appearance. Both materials can be engraved or printed and are available in a wide variety of shapes and sizes.

Executive recognition often calls for premium awards that reflect the significance of the achievement. Optical crystal awards, premium glass awards and custom designed recognition pieces are popular choices for recognising leadership, business excellence and significant career milestones.

Presentation boxes can also be added to create an even more impressive presentation.

Yes. We regularly help organisations develop complete employee recognition programs that include multiple award categories and years of service. Awards can be designed with a consistent appearance while using different sizes, colours or materials to distinguish achievement levels.

This creates a professional recognition program that can continue for many years.

Yes. Every corporate award can be individually personalised with different recipient names, award titles, dates, departments, achievements and messages.

This makes it easy to recognise individual accomplishments while maintaining a consistent award design across your organisation.

Yes. Retirement awards are a meaningful way to recognise years of dedication and service. We offer a wide range of crystal, glass, acrylic and timber awards that can be personalised with names, years of service, company branding and heartfelt messages.

Many organisations also pair retirement awards with presentation boxes or corporate gifts to mark the occasion.

Yes. We supply sales awards for recognising outstanding sales performance, annual achievements, team success, incentive programs and business milestones. Awards can be customised to reflect your company branding and recognition program.

Yes. Safety awards are an excellent way to recognise individuals and teams who demonstrate a strong commitment to workplace health and safety. We offer a variety of award styles suitable for safety milestones, incident free achievements and workplace excellence.

Yes. We supply awards for conferences, gala dinners, industry events, business functions, product launches, leadership programs and corporate presentations. Whether you need a handful of premium awards or hundreds of presentation pieces, we can tailor a solution to suit your event.

Yes. Many of our corporate awards are available with optional presentation boxes that add an extra level of prestige and protection. Gift boxes are available in a variety of styles and finishes to suit different award types.

Our team can recommend the most suitable presentation box for your chosen award.

Yes. We can usually reproduce previous corporate award designs using your existing artwork and order history, making it easy to maintain consistency across annual award programs and ongoing recognition initiatives.

If you need to update recipient names, dates or wording, we can also personalise each award while retaining the original design.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Sports Trophies

Clubs, competitions and presentations

Whether you’re recognising participation, celebrating a championship or rewarding individual achievement, the right trophy helps make every presentation memorable. Corporate Awards & Trophies supplies one of Australia’s largest ranges of sports trophies for clubs, schools, associations, competitions and community organisations, with options to suit every sport, budget and presentation style.

We supply an extensive range of sports trophies covering hundreds of sports and activities. Our collection includes traditional trophies, cups, resin trophies, acrylic awards, glass awards, crystal awards, perpetual trophies and custom manufactured awards.

Whether you need participation trophies for junior sport or premium championship trophies for major competitions, we have options to suit every event.

The best trophy depends on the type of event, the age of participants, your budget and the level of achievement being recognised. Participation trophies are popular for junior sport, while larger trophies, crystal awards and perpetual trophies are often chosen for major championships and club awards.

If you’re unsure which option is best, our experienced team can help you select the most suitable trophies for your presentation.

Yes. Many of our sports trophies can be purchased individually, making them ideal for special recognition awards, replacement trophies or one off presentations.

We also cater for large club presentations, school carnivals and sporting associations requiring hundreds of awards.

In many cases, yes. If you’re looking to match an existing trophy, simply send us a photograph along with the approximate size and any other information you have. Our team will recommend the closest available option.

This is particularly useful for annual presentation nights where consistency is important.

Yes. We can supply complete presentation packages that include player trophies, medals, perpetual trophies, coach awards, plaques and ribbons. Ordering everything together helps ensure a consistent look across your presentation.

Our team can also assist with engraving, packaging and delivery to make your event as simple as possible.

Our sports trophies are available in a wide range of sizes, from small participation trophies through to large championship cups and premium presentation awards.

Many trophy designs are available in multiple sizes, making it easy to recognise first, second and third place or different achievement levels.

Yes. Many trophies can be personalised with your club, school or organisation’s logo using custom inserts, engraving, UV printing or other decoration methods depending on the product.

Adding your logo creates a more professional and memorable award that reflects your club or organisation.

Absolutely. Every trophy can be personalised with the recipient’s name, award category, team, age group, season, event details and presentation date.

Individual engraving adds a personal touch and creates a lasting keepsake for each recipient.

We supply trophies for almost every sport, including AFL, rugby league, rugby union, soccer, cricket, netball, basketball, swimming, athletics, golf, tennis, hockey, baseball, softball, cycling, martial arts, lawn bowls, fishing, gymnastics, dance, cheerleading, motorsport and many more.

If you don’t see your sport on our website, contact us and we’ll be happy to recommend a suitable trophy.

Yes. We stock a wide range of perpetual trophies and perpetual shields suitable for annual sporting competitions, club championships and special recognition awards.

We can also update existing perpetual trophies with new engraving plates each season.

Depending on the type of damage, we may be able to repair or refurbish existing trophies. Common repairs include replacing broken figures, damaged bases, engraving plates and other components.

Please contact us with photographs of the trophy and we’ll advise the available options.

Yes. We can often replace damaged figures, columns, lids, bases, engraving plates and other trophy components, depending on availability.

If replacement parts are no longer available, we’ll recommend the closest alternative.

Yes. Many trophy ranges are available in multiple sizes and can be mixed within the same order. This is a popular option for recognising different placing positions or levels of achievement while maintaining a consistent appearance.

Junior sporting events often suit colourful participation trophies, medals and smaller awards that celebrate effort, teamwork and achievement. These awards provide young athletes with a lasting reminder of their season and encourage continued participation.

Our team can recommend suitable options for all age groups and budgets.

Yes. We offer an impressive selection of premium championship trophies, large cups, crystal awards, glass awards and custom manufactured trophies for major competitions, representative sport, elite events and championship presentations.

Many premium trophies can also be supplied with presentation boxes and customised to suit your event or organisation.

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Medals

Ribbons, custom medals and finishes

Medals are a timeless way to recognise achievement, participation and success. Whether you’re organising a sporting competition, school presentation, corporate event or community celebration, Corporate Awards & Trophies offers one of Australia’s largest ranges of medals, with options to suit every budget and occasion.

We supply an extensive range of medals for sporting clubs, schools, businesses, community organisations and special events. Our range includes sports medals, academic medals, participation medals, achievement medals, insert medals, premium medals and fully custom manufactured medals.

With hundreds of designs available, we’re confident we have a medal to suit your event.

Yes. Many of our medals can be customised with your logo, event name, personalised engraving and ribbon colours. We also manufacture completely custom medals designed specifically for your organisation or event.

Whether you need a simple insert medal or a premium die struck medal, our team can help create the perfect solution.

Yes. Many medals can be engraved on the reverse with recipient names, event details, dates, places or award categories. Personalised engraving adds a unique finishing touch and creates a lasting keepsake for each recipient.

We stock a wide selection of ribbon colours suitable for sporting clubs, schools, businesses and events. From traditional colours to club and school colour combinations, there are plenty of options available to complement your medals.

If you’re looking for a specific colour or combination, contact us and we’ll be happy to help.

Custom manufactured medals generally take longer to produce than standard stock medals, as they are made specifically for your design. Production time will depend on the complexity of the medal, quantity ordered and manufacturing requirements.

If you have an event deadline, please contact us as early as possible so we can recommend the best option.

Our medals are available in a variety of sizes to suit different presentation styles and budgets. Popular sizes include 45mm, 50mm, 52mm, 60mm and 70mm, with larger custom sizes also available.

Our team can recommend the most suitable size based on your event and artwork.

Absolutely. Your club, school or company logo can be incorporated into many medal designs using custom inserts, engraving, UV printing or fully custom manufacturing.

For the best results, we recommend supplying your logo as a vector file such as AI, EPS, PDF or SVG.

Insert medals feature a standard medal design with a personalised centre insert displaying your logo or event graphic. They offer an affordable way to customise medals while maintaining quick turnaround times.

Custom medals are manufactured entirely from your own design, allowing complete flexibility over the shape, size, finish, colours and branding.

Yes. Many medal designs are available in gold, silver and bronze finishes, making them ideal for recognising first, second and third place.

Other finishes such as antique gold, antique silver, antique bronze, black nickel and bright metal finishes are also available on selected products.

Yes. Medals can be supplied with or without ribbons, depending on your requirements. This is particularly popular when medals are presented in gift boxes or used as commemorative keepsakes.

Yes. We offer a range of medal presentation boxes in different styles, colours and finishes to provide a premium presentation. Presentation boxes are ideal for corporate awards, commemorative medals, service awards and special recognition events.

The minimum order quantity for custom manufactured medals depends on the design and manufacturing process. Our team can advise the most suitable option based on your requirements and budget.

Please contact us for a personalised quotation.

Yes. Individual names, event details, award categories and dates can be engraved on many medal styles, making every medal unique to the recipient.

This is a popular option for sporting clubs, schools and corporate recognition programs.

Yes. Depending on the medal style, full colour UV printing or enamel colour filling can be used to reproduce logos, graphics and branding with vibrant colours and excellent detail.

Colour printing is commonly used for custom manufactured medals and selected premium medal ranges.

Yes. We specialise in manufacturing custom shaped medals designed specifically for your event, organisation or brand. Custom medals can be produced in almost any shape and finished in a wide range of colours, metal finishes and ribbon options.

If you have an idea or concept, our design team can help turn it into a unique medal that participants will be proud to receive.

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Plaques

Materials, mounting and commemorative plaques

Plaques provide a timeless way to commemorate achievements, recognise outstanding contributions and celebrate important milestones. Whether you need a presentation plaque, memorial plaque, opening plaque or a fully customised design, Corporate Awards & Trophies offers a wide range of high quality plaque solutions for businesses, schools, sporting clubs, councils and community organisations throughout Australia.

We supply an extensive range of plaques including timber plaques, brass plaques, bronze plaques, aluminium plaques, acrylic plaques, glass plaques, perpetual plaques, memorial plaques, opening plaques, presentation plaques and custom manufactured plaques.

Whether you’re recognising an individual, commemorating a special event or unveiling a new building, we can recommend the most suitable plaque for your project.

Yes. Almost all of our plaques can be customised with engraved text, company logos, photographs, full colour printing, custom shapes, branding and personalised messages.

Our experienced team can help create a plaque that reflects your organisation and the significance of the occasion.

Our plaques are available in a wide variety of materials including brass, bronze, aluminium, stainless steel, acrylic, timber, glass and laminate.

The most suitable material will depend on where the plaque will be displayed, the desired appearance and your budget.

Outdoor plaques need to withstand the elements while maintaining their appearance. Bronze, brass, stainless steel and marine grade aluminium are popular choices due to their durability and resistance to weather.

Our team can recommend the most suitable material and finish based on your installation location and environmental conditions.

Yes. We manufacture memorial plaques to commemorate loved ones, historical events, community contributions and significant achievements. Memorial plaques are available in a range of materials and can include engraved text, photographs, logos and custom artwork.

Each plaque is carefully produced to create a lasting tribute.

Yes. We produce opening plaques for schools, businesses, government projects, public buildings, sporting facilities and community organisations. Plaques can be customised with logos, opening dates, official names, photographs and sponsor recognition.

We also manufacture unveiling plaques with removable covers for official opening ceremonies.

Yes. Many plaques can incorporate full colour UV printing, allowing logos, photographs, graphics and branding to be reproduced in vibrant detail. Colour printing is a popular choice for corporate, educational and commemorative plaques.

Yes. Depending on the material, plaques can include photographs using UV printing, sublimation or other specialised decoration methods. High resolution images provide the best results and create a lasting visual tribute.

Plaques are available in a wide range of standard sizes, with custom sizes also available to suit your project. Whether you need a small desk plaque or a large commemorative installation, we can manufacture a plaque to meet your requirements.

Yes. Many plaques are designed for wall mounting and can be supplied with concealed fixings, screw holes, stand off mounts, adhesive backing or other mounting options depending on the application.

If you’re unsure which fixing method is best, our team can recommend the most suitable solution.

Yes. QR codes can be incorporated into many plaque designs, allowing visitors to access websites, historical information, videos, digital archives, donor recognition or other online content by simply scanning the code with a smartphone.

Absolutely. We specialise in custom manufactured plaques that can be produced in almost any shape or size. Custom shapes allow your plaque to better reflect your organisation, branding or project while creating a distinctive presentation.

Yes. Brass plaques remain one of the most popular choices for presentation, commemorative and memorial applications. Available in polished, satin and engraved finishes, brass plaques provide a classic and prestigious appearance suitable for both indoor and outdoor use.

Yes. Bronze plaques are renowned for their durability, timeless appearance and ability to withstand harsh outdoor conditions. They are commonly used for memorials, public monuments, historical markers and significant commemorative projects.

Yes. Many presentation plaques can be supplied with quality presentation boxes or display cases, making them ideal for corporate awards, retirement presentations, commemorative gifts and special recognition ceremonies.

Our team can recommend the most suitable presentation option to complement your chosen plaque.

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Honour Boards

New boards, updates and restoration

Honour boards are a lasting way to recognise achievement, preserve history and celebrate excellence. Whether you’re updating an existing board or creating a new custom design, Corporate Awards & Trophies manufactures high quality honour boards for schools, sporting clubs, businesses, government departments, universities and community organisations throughout Australia.

Yes. We design and manufacture a wide range of honour boards to suit schools, sporting clubs, businesses, government departments, universities, churches and community organisations. Every honour board can be customised to suit your organisation, available wall space and ongoing recognition requirements.

Whether you require a traditional timber honour board or a modern custom design, our experienced team can help.

Yes. We regularly update existing honour boards by adding new names, years, award categories and engraved plates. We take care to match existing fonts, layouts and engraving styles wherever possible to maintain a consistent appearance.

This is an ideal solution for annual award winners, club champions and long running recognition programs.

Yes. We can arrange installation of honour boards throughout the Sydney metropolitan area. Installation ensures your honour board is securely mounted and professionally presented.

If you’re located outside Sydney, we can also provide advice on installation or arrange delivery ready for your installer.

Yes. If you’re expanding an existing honour board or replacing one that has been damaged, we can often match the timber finish, layout, headings, engraving style and overall design.

Simply provide photographs and measurements, and our team will recommend the most suitable solution.

To prepare a quotation, it’s helpful to know the overall size required, the number of names or categories to be displayed, your preferred material or timber finish, any logos or artwork, installation location and whether you require room for future updates.

If you’re unsure where to start, our experienced team can guide you through the design process.

Our honour boards are available in a variety of quality timber finishes, including traditional timber stains as well as contemporary painted and satin finishes. The best finish depends on your existing décor, branding and personal preference.

We can recommend suitable options based on your project and display location.

Absolutely. Honour boards can incorporate company logos, school crests, club emblems and organisation branding using engraving, laser cutting, UV printing or metal plaques, depending on the design.

Adding your logo creates a more professional and personalised presentation.

Yes. Photographs can be incorporated into many honour board designs using high quality UV printing or other suitable production methods. This is a popular option for commemorative displays, historical honour boards and recognition walls.

Yes. Every honour board can be manufactured to suit your available wall space and recognition requirements. Whether you require a compact board for a meeting room or a large feature display for a foyer or clubhouse, we can create a custom solution.

Yes. We can manufacture selected honour boards with integrated LED lighting or design them to complement existing display lighting. Illuminated honour boards create an impressive feature and improve visibility in reception areas, clubrooms and foyers.

Please contact us to discuss the available options.

Yes. We can manufacture and install new engraved name plates for existing honour boards. We carefully match the size, finish and engraving style wherever possible to maintain a consistent appearance.

This service is ideal for annual updates to sporting clubs, schools and corporate recognition boards.

Yes. We can often restore older honour boards by replacing damaged plates, refinishing timber, updating headings and improving the overall presentation while preserving the original character of the board.

Restoration options vary depending on the condition of the honour board, so please contact us with photographs for advice.

Production time depends on the size of the honour board, level of customisation, engraving requirements and current production schedule. Updating an existing board is generally faster than manufacturing a completely new custom honour board.

If you have a presentation or unveiling date, let us know when requesting your quotation so we can advise the expected timeframe.

Yes. We manufacture and deliver honour boards throughout Australia. Every board is carefully packaged to help ensure it arrives safely and ready for installation.

Whether you’re located in a capital city or regional area, we can arrange delivery directly to your organisation.

Yes. We specialise in perpetual honour boards designed to be updated year after year. These boards are ideal for recording annual award winners, life members, club champions, scholarship recipients, employee recognition and other ongoing achievements.

Our perpetual honour boards are designed with future additions in mind, making them a long term investment for your organisation.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Custom Manufacturing

Bespoke products and manufacturing

Looking for something completely unique? Our custom manufacturing service allows you to create awards, trophies, medals and plaques that are designed specifically for your organisation, event or brand. From concept through to production, our experienced team can help bring your ideas to life using a wide range of materials and manufacturing techniques.

Yes. We specialise in designing and manufacturing completely custom awards tailored to your organisation, event or recognition program. Whether you have a detailed design or just an idea, our team can help develop a unique award that reflects your brand and celebrates achievement.

Custom awards can be produced in almost any size, shape or finish using a wide range of materials and manufacturing techniques.

We manufacture custom awards using a variety of materials including optical crystal, glass, acrylic, timber, aluminium, brass, bronze, stainless steel, resin, stone and mixed materials. The most suitable material depends on your design, budget and presentation requirements.

Our team can recommend the best combination of materials to achieve the desired appearance and durability.

Absolutely. Many custom awards begin as a simple sketch, concept drawing or even a written idea. Our design team can transform your concept into professional artwork and manufacturing drawings before production begins.

An artwork proof will be provided for your approval before your award is manufactured.

Minimum order quantities vary depending on the manufacturing method, materials and complexity of the design. Some custom products can be produced as one off pieces, while others are more economical in larger quantities.

Please contact us to discuss your project and we’ll recommend the most suitable production option.

Production time depends on the design, materials, quantity and manufacturing process. Custom awards generally require more time than standard engraved products as each piece is made specifically for your order.

If you have a presentation date, let us know as early as possible so we can recommend the best solution.

Yes. Many of our custom awards are designed and manufactured in Australia using locally sourced materials wherever possible. We also work with trusted international manufacturing partners for projects requiring specialised production techniques or larger production runs.

Our team will recommend the most suitable manufacturing option based on your project requirements.

Yes. For many custom projects we can produce concept drawings, digital artwork and, where appropriate, prototypes or samples before full production begins. This allows you to review the design and request any adjustments before manufacturing larger quantities.

Absolutely. Many custom awards combine multiple materials such as timber and metal, acrylic and timber, crystal and aluminium or glass with printed components. Combining materials can create a distinctive appearance and help achieve your desired design and budget.

Yes. Custom awards can be manufactured in almost any shape to reflect your logo, product, building, industry or event theme. Custom shapes are a great way to create a memorable award that stands out from standard designs.

Yes. Depending on the design, custom awards can incorporate features such as LED lighting, illuminated bases, moving components or other specialised elements. These options are ideal for premium presentations and unique recognition programs.

Please contact us to discuss your ideas and the available options.

To prepare an accurate quotation, it’s helpful to provide the quantity required, preferred materials, approximate size, budget, presentation date, artwork or logos, engraving requirements and any reference images or sketches.

The more information you can provide, the more accurately we can recommend suitable manufacturing options.

Yes. We can recommend award designs that incorporate sustainably sourced timber, recyclable materials and environmentally conscious manufacturing methods where suitable. If sustainability is an important consideration for your project, please let us know when requesting a quotation.

Yes. Once your custom award has been produced, we can usually reproduce the same design for future events or annual presentations. Keeping your artwork and production details on file helps ensure consistency across repeat orders.

Ownership of artwork depends on how it was created and the terms agreed for your project. Artwork supplied by you remains your property. Custom artwork created by Corporate Awards & Trophies may be subject to our design and production terms.

If you have any questions regarding artwork ownership or future use, please contact us before production begins.

Yes. We regularly manufacture and supply large volume orders for national businesses, sporting associations, schools, universities, government departments and major events. Whether you require dozens, hundreds or thousands of awards, our experienced team can manage the project from design through to delivery.

Contact us early in the planning process so we can discuss production schedules, packaging and delivery requirements.

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Delivery & Collection

Dispatch, collection and Australia-wide delivery

We understand that receiving your awards on time is just as important as the quality of the finished product. Whether you’re collecting your order from one of our Sydney locations or having it delivered anywhere in Australia, we aim to make the process simple, reliable and stress free.

Yes. Corporate Awards & Trophies delivers awards, trophies, medals, plaques and recognition products throughout Australia. We regularly ship to metropolitan, regional and remote locations across every state and territory.

Every order is carefully packaged to help ensure it arrives safely and ready for presentation.

Yes. Orders can be collected from our Sydney CBD showroom or our Riverwood factory and showroom once they are complete. We’ll let you know when your order is ready for collection.

If someone else will be collecting your order, please let us know in advance.

Yes. We can arrange delivery to multiple offices, schools, sporting clubs, event venues or individual recipients as part of the one order.

This service is particularly popular for national businesses, government departments and organisations with multiple locations.

All awards are carefully packed using appropriate protective packaging to minimise the risk of damage during transit. Fragile items such as crystal and glass awards receive additional protection to help ensure they arrive safely.

Presentation boxes are also available for many products to provide additional protection and an impressive presentation.

We accept direct deposit and major credit cards. Approved account customers may also have access to trading terms.

If you have any questions regarding payment options, please contact us and our team will be happy to assist.

We use a range of trusted courier and freight providers depending on the size, destination and urgency of your order. Selecting the most suitable carrier helps ensure your awards arrive safely and efficiently.

If you have specific delivery requirements, please let us know when placing your order.

Yes. Tracking information is available for most courier deliveries and will be provided once your order has been dispatched, where applicable.

If you require an update on your delivery, please contact us and we’ll be happy to assist.

Yes. International shipping is available for many of our products. Shipping costs, delivery times and customs requirements vary depending on the destination country.

Please contact us for an international shipping quotation.

While every order is carefully packaged, if your order arrives damaged please contact us as soon as possible and provide photographs of the packaging and damaged items.

Our team will work with you to resolve the issue as quickly as possible and discuss the most appropriate solution.

Yes. We can deliver directly to conference venues, sporting clubs, schools, hotels, function centres, offices and other event locations. Please provide the venue details, delivery contact and preferred delivery time when placing your order.

Express shipping may be available depending on your location and the products ordered. If you have an urgent presentation or event, let us know as early as possible and we’ll recommend the fastest available delivery option.

Yes. We may be able to hold completed orders for collection or delivery at a later date. Please discuss your preferred delivery schedule with our team when placing your order.

Shipping options vary depending on the courier service and destination. If additional transit insurance is required, please let us know when requesting your quotation so we can discuss the available options.

Yes. While delivery dates cannot always be guaranteed due to courier schedules, we’ll do our best to arrange dispatch to meet your preferred delivery timeframe.

If your order is required for a specific event or presentation, please let us know when placing your order.

Yes. If someone else will be collecting your order, simply let us know their name before collection. This helps ensure your order is released to the correct person and avoids any unnecessary delays.

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Ask about product selection, artwork, engraving, production, delivery or custom recognition projects. Our team can discuss suitable options and provide a quotation.

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