When the season ends, nothing beats the thrill of watching your child beam with pride at a team presentation night. As a parent, you want these moments to be special and memorable, which is why personalised plaques can be a wonderful alternative to the usual trophies. This guide will help you navigate the process of ordering the perfect custom plaques, ensuring every child feels like a champion.
Why Choose Personalised Plaques?
Custom plaques bring a unique, vibrant touch to any awards night. Unlike generic trophies, personalised plaques are tailored to each child’s achievements, with their names, photos, team names, and other details, making them more meaningful keepsakes. At Awards Club, we understand that every child deserves to be recognised for their contributions, which is why our plaques are crafted to reflect their unique spirit and effort.
Step 1: Gather the Necessary Information
To make the ordering process smooth and stress-free, gather all the required details beforehand. For personalised plaques, here’s what you’ll need:
- Team Sheet: Prepare a list of players, including their full names, squad numbers, age groups, and any other relevant information. Adding details such as nicknames or positions can add a fun, personal touch.
- Photos: The plaques at Awards Club often feature a head-and-shoulder photo of each child, so ensure you have a high-quality image for every player. Choose photos with good lighting, a clear background, and contrast to make them stand out on the plaque.
- Club Badge or Logo: If you want the club’s badge included on the plaques, it’s best to have a high-resolution version of the logo. Vectorised PDFs are ideal, but JPEGs or PNGs work too.
Having these details ready will make the process quicker and help our designers at Awards Club create a flawless, custom design that truly represents your team.
Step 2: Decide on a Design – Custom or Pre-Designed?
One of the standout features of Awards Club is the flexibility to choose between a pre-designed plaque or a fully bespoke creation. If you’re looking for something quick but still vibrant and personalised, our range of pre-designed plaques is perfect. However, if you want to go the extra mile, opting for a custom design allows you to work closely with us to incorporate team colours, badges, and specific design elements.
Our plaques are printed on Foamex, a lightweight yet durable material, ensuring they remain vibrant and intact even after being proudly displayed for years. This durability sets Awards Club plaques apart from other awards, offering a long-lasting keepsake that children can treasure.
Step 3: Placing Your Order
Ordering from Awards Club is straightforward. You can either use our online order form or send the details via email. Here’s a breakdown of the steps:
- Fill Out the Order Form: Our form is designed to capture all the essential information, ensuring we get your order right the first time. You can include details such as player names, photos, club logos, and any specific design preferences.
- Upload Photos and Logos: If you’re emailing your order, attach the player photos and club badge in high resolution. If the files are too large to email, use a file transfer service like WeTransfer.
- Review and Approval: Once we receive your order, we’ll create a design proof for you to review. This is the perfect time to make any adjustments or changes to ensure the final product matches your vision.
Step 4: Delivery Time – Plan Ahead!
The usual turnaround time for Awards Club plaques is 10-14 days from the approval of the design proof, so it’s best to plan ahead, especially if you have a presentation night coming up. If you’re in a hurry, we do offer an express delivery option at an additional cost. By ordering early, you’ll avoid last-minute stress and ensure every child receives their plaque in time for the big event.
Step 5: The Presentation Night – Make It Special!
Custom plaques add a unique touch to presentation nights, making each award feel personal. When the children see their name, photo, and team logo beautifully displayed, it’s a moment of pride they’ll remember for years. At Awards Club, we believe every child should leave the event with a smile, knowing their efforts were recognised.
Why Awards Club Plaques Make the Best Choice
By choosing Awards Club for your team’s presentation plaques, you’re opting for a product that’s designed with care and attention to detail. Here’s why our plaques stand out:
- Personalised for Every Child: Our plaques are tailored to each child, featuring their photo, name, team, and other unique details.
- Vibrant and Durable: Printed on high-quality Foamex, our plaques are built to last, ensuring they remain a cherished keepsake.
- Customisation Options: Whether you choose a pre-designed plaque or go fully bespoke, we ensure your design perfectly captures your team’s spirit.
- Stress-Free Ordering: With our simple order process, we make it easy for parents to provide all the details we need to create the perfect plaque.
- Quick Turnaround: We understand presentation nights are special, so we work efficiently to deliver your plaques within the promised timeframe.
Bonus Tips for Parents
- Involve the Kids: If possible, let the kids have a say in the design. Ask them about their favourite colours or what elements they’d like to include. It’s their plaque, after all!
- Include Personal Messages: Adding a short message or team slogan can make the plaques even more special.
- Double-Check the Details: Before submitting your order, double-check the spelling of names and accuracy of numbers to avoid any errors on the final product.
Ready to Order? Let’s Make Your Presentation Night Unforgettable!
There’s nothing more rewarding than seeing the joy on a child’s face when they receive an award that’s truly personal to them. With Awards Club’s custom plaques, you’re not just giving a trophy; you’re giving a lasting memory. From rugby to football, and all sports in between, our plaques celebrate every player, recognising their hard work and dedication.
So, parents, don’t wait! Start planning now and make your team’s next presentation night one to remember. Head over to our How to Order page to get started, and let’s create something special together.