for the Love of Awards
From the glamour of walking a red (or orange) carpet, to the anticipation of hearing a winner’s name announced – and perhaps most of all, the shining trophies, we love awards. Unique Custom Awards is dedicated to going in-depth on the most beautiful and unusual of awards programs and statuettes.
METAL
Trophies crafted in metal offer amazing levels of detail. Many of the world's most famous and prestigious awards statuettes are crafted in metal, such as the Academy Award, Golden Globe, Grammy, Emmy and FIFA World Cup Trophy. The materials can vary greatly, but high end trophies are typically made from solid sterling silver, aeronautical grade aluminum or pure zinc with a precious metal electroplating.
Unconventional
While the conventional awards – such as metal trophy cups – can be exceptional pieces of recognition, some awards programs utilize more unconventional materials in order to set the tone for the ceremony. For instance, the Dancing with the Stars Mirrorball trophy incorporates a mirrored disco ball and rightly sets the tone of an energetic, lighthearted and fun program.
Lucite/Acrylic
Acrylic – and it's high-end sibling, Lucite – is an extraordinary material with endless possibilities. It can be either opaque or translucent and comes in a huge array of color options. It can be cast or machined, much like metal awards. However, unlike metal, acrylic designs(specifically the translucent variety) can incorporate embedments because the melting temperature is much lower than for metal.