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Award plaques & Tribute plaques
Award plaques and tribute plaques conceived with a minimalist eye and built to last — every piece precision-machined for dimensional accuracy and a finish that holds up over time.
Each model starts from a predefined design, personalised by adapting the format, material and engraving type. The content isn’t just inserted: it’s composed to work visually as part of the whole.
We use FSC-certified beech wood, post-consumer recycled plastics and reclaimed materials such as fishing nets. All selected for their processability, print quality and long-term durability.
Each plaque is personalised based on its content and the chosen material. We apply different techniques depending on design type, detail level or colour requirements.
UV printing enables full-colour (photo-quality) images with high precision on water-based painted surfaces. Ideal for logos, images or colour-demanding compositions.
As an alternative, laser engraving is chosen when seeking the unique aesthetics of this technique: subtle relief and a dark tone generated by oxidation.
Because a well-resolved award plaque doesn’t just accompany the moment. It frames it, conveys its meaning and seals it with the clarity it deserves.
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FAQ about Award plaques
Can I create the award plaque design myself, or will your team handle it?
Whichever you prefer.
You can send us your ready-made design, or leave it entirely in the hands of our graphic design team.
If you already have one: We just need the file, and we'll send you a mockup by email for your final approval before printing. Nothing goes into production without your sign-off.
If we design it for you: Send us your logo, fonts, desired style and, if you have one, your brand guidelines. From there, our creative team prepares several proposals and shares them with you by email. We adjust whatever is needed until you are 100% satisfied.
We only print after your explicit approval. No surprises. No margin for error.
Is it possible to order a single personalised award plaque?
Yes. We have no minimum order requirement. We produce from a single unit with the same care in design, materials and service as for large orders.
How do your modern award plaques differ from traditional options?
We work across three well-defined design lines:
Paper V / Paper H / Pergamine: A single sheet of % recycled steel folded to create, at the same time, a stand and a front surface. No base, lightweight, and offering a clean plane for printing or engraving.
Gem: Pieces with a distinctive geometry in FSC beech or recycled rubber, built on an angled volume that adds dynamism and clearly directs the reading surface.
Pai Pai / System: Round, square or rectangular award plaques in % recycled steel, supported by a discreet base in wood or composite. A minimalist solution where the structure supports and the front surface puts the personalisation front and centre.
If you are looking for a model with a more classic design, you can browse our full catalogue of personalised award plaques.
What information is normally included on an award plaque?
In terms of content, award plaques typically include names, dates, award categories and messages for the recipients and honourees. These are carefully composed so that the text forms part of a unified visual whole that does more than simply accompany — it belongs.
If you need inspiration on what to put on your award plaque, we invite you to read our guides on phrases for award plaques and phrases for retirement award plaques.
Are you looking for a unique award plaque, long-lasting and aligned with the values of your event or brand? At Sustain Awards, we help you create it.
What is the difference between UV printing and laser engraving on a personalised award plaque?
Personalised award plaques with full-colour UV printing
Enables perfect four-colour printing and full colour control, but without any embossed effect. It is the most common technique in our orders, as it allows any corporate colour palette or detailed images to be reproduced on your award plaques and trophies. We use the best UV printers on the market (Roland DG).
And we do it on the smoothest and finest surfaces that can be painted (water-based paint). So we can say that we have the best technology to achieve the best results in terms of UV print quality on award plaques and trophies.
Personalised award plaques with laser engraving
Laser engraving produces monochrome results with texture / relief and a distinctive character. We have no control over the colour, as it depends on the underlying material.
In our case, we usually engrave on our steel metal plaques, resulting in a greyish colour following the chemical reaction of laser oxidation with the steel. Within laser engraving, we can produce engravings using both fibre laser and CO2 laser.
Do you offer the design of original award plaques?
Yes. At Sustain Awards we can develop with you a completely new piece, beyond our standard collection. We design trophies and award plaques entirely from scratch: shape, material, technique and finish.
If you are looking for an object with its own character, consistent with your brand and far from the ordinary, get in touch. We create it with you.
Do you offer urgent award plaques for events with tight deadlines?
Yes. We have the logistical and production capacity to deliver urgent award plaques on very tight schedules. We can produce and deliver up to 100 units in 24 hours to anywhere in the European Union, without compromising either the design or the quality of the finish.
If you have an imminent delivery, contact us: we assess each case to give a realistic and reliable answer.
How do you adapt each award plaque to the visual language of the event?
We work with your logo, fonts and corporate colour palette of your company or institution.
Our graphic design team will produce several proposals based on the award plaque models that interest you.
What type of surfaces do your award plaques offer for applying text, logos or graphics?
Our original award plaques feature a variety of front surface designs on which to apply text, logos or graphic compositions.
All the sheets on which personalisation is applied are manufactured in steel with a recycled percentage and finished with non-toxic water-based paint. Personalisation is carried out by laser engraving or full-colour UV printing.
Continuous front sheet in recycled steel
Models: Paper V / Paper H / Pergamine
Single folded sheet that creates a front plane and a stand. Usable surface: full front, frameless.
Award plaques with angular geometries
Models: Gem
Geometrically shaped sheet on a base with an angled volume. Usable surface: directed plane, ideal for reading on a desk or lectern.
Flat award plaques with rounded edges
Models: Pai Pai / System
Softened contours in recycled steel with a discreet base. Usable surface: full front, frameless.
Square or rectangular award plaques
Models: Plaque A4 / A5 / Maxi / Mini
Large formats for longer texts, informative layouts or multiple logos. Usable surface: front plane slotted in from the top, with a visible frame on the sides and bottom formed by the base in sustainable materials.
If you need guidance or cannot find the ideal format, contact us and we will help you select the most suitable option.