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What recognition products are applicable to every budget?

Wall plaques are a standard recognition product in our industry. They may just be the most frequent product ordered by customers. They are a go-to solution for both customers and award shops when time is short.

With a large variety of plaques and plates available, it’s relatively easy to find a plaque that fits any occasion and any budget. A pressed, wood body with a plastic laminated cover is a great budget choice and can be offered as small as 4 X 6 inches.

A simple engraved plate as small as 3 X 5 inches rounds out a plaque for a modest budget. We use them for a number of car dealers with a monthly awards program for sales, technicians, and office personnel.

On the other end of the price spectrum is piano-finished plaques with elegantly finished brass plates. In between are solid wood plaques, which are great for direct engraving and a variety of veneers. As the plate is what is mostly visible, combining a beautifully finished plate with a veneer surface plaque can provide a high-end looking plaque for a smaller price.

-Bob Hagel, Eagle’s Mark

Bob Hagel

Bob Hagel

Bob Hagel and his wife Dana offered a full line of personalized products using laser engraving, sandcarving, and full-color UV direct print on products for nearly 20 years. The pair sold their 17-year-business Eagle’s Mark Awards & Signs in September 2020. Bob remains an expert in the awards, recognition, and signage industries while he enjoys retirement.

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