ADI-FAD Delta 2026 Finalists: Our Award-Winning Trophies

ADI-FAD Delta 2026 Finalists: Our Award-Winning Trophies

In April 2026, the ADI-FAD —Association of Industrial Design of the Promotion of Arts and Design— announced the finalists for the Delta Awards 2026, the benchmark awards for industrial design in Spain. They recognise objects from sectors as varied as mobility, lighting, interior furnishing, packaging, construction materials and accessories. This year, our trophies were selected in the Accessories and tools category.

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Fake awards and trophy scams: how to spot them before it's too late

Fake awards and trophy scams: how to spot them before it's too late

Corporate awards scams are a growing problem across every sector, and they now operate through three distinct schemes. Here you will find how each one works, how to spot them before paying, and what a real recognition programme looks like.

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Trophy Marketing: Boosting Recognition and Organic Growth

Trophy Marketing: Boosting Recognition and Organic Growth

Trophy Marketing is not just about rewarding achievements — it is a powerful growth hacking tool. By presenting symbolic trophies, brands earn organic mentions and impressions on social media and in the press. These trophies serve as milestones that winners share with their community, amplifying brand visibility without the need for direct advertising investment. It is a strategy that drives organic virality, leveraging the enthusiasm of award recipients to generate free publicity and build deep emotional connections.

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Acrylic Trophies: UV Print Preparation Guide

Acrylic Trophies: UV Print Preparation Guide

Methacrylate or acrylic has established itself as one of the most versatile and elegant materials for manufacturing corporate trophies and personalized awards. At Sustain Awards, we design and manufacture acrylic trophies with crystalline transparency, durability, and professional print quality. However, designing for methacrylate requires specific technical knowledge that goes beyond traditional graphic design. UV printing on this material presents particularities that, if not taken into account, can compromise the final result of the project.

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The Trophy as a Brand Asset: What Your Award Actually Communicates

The Trophy as a Brand Asset: What Your Award Actually Communicates

The connection between award trophy design and brand perception is direct. When organisations invest in the visual identity of an awards programme — website, communications, event staging — the trophy is frequently treated as secondary. This article examines why that choice matters for brand recall, and how the physical piece that recipients keep communicates the values of the organisation long after the awards ceremony ends.

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International Trophy Shipping

International Trophy Shipping

Shipping custom trophies across borders is simpler than most event managers expect — if you work with the right partner. At Sustain Awards we ship personalised trophies and award plaques to any country in the world.

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Wooden Trophy Base: The Complete Guide to Design, Materials & Customisation

Wooden Trophy Base: The Complete Guide to Design, Materials & Customisation

A wooden trophy base is far more than a structural component — it is the foundation that gives any award its visual weight, perceived value, and lasting impression. Whether you are designing recognition pieces for an annual gala, a sales championship, or a long-service milestone, the choice of base material and construction directly shapes how recipients and audiences perceive the honour.

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Corporate Gift Ideas: The Complete Guide for Employees, Clients and Partners

Corporate Gift Ideas: The Complete Guide for Employees, Clients and Partners

Choosing the right corporate gift ideas is one of the most effective ways to reinforce culture, celebrate milestones, and build lasting relationships. Corporate gift ideas are tangible or experiential items a company gives to employees, clients or partners to recognize achievements, mark milestones and reinforce relationships — and, chosen well, they communicate appreciation far better than a bonus alone. This guide covers the full landscape.

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Customer Appreciation Gifts: 10 Ideas to Recognize and Retain Your Clients

Customer Appreciation Gifts: 10 Ideas to Recognize and Retain Your Clients

Customer appreciation gifts are tangible or experiential items a company gives its clients to say thank you, recognize loyalty and mark shared milestones — a low-cost, high-return way to strengthen retention and referrals. The best customer appreciation ideas go beyond a seasonal hamper: they signal that your organization values people, not just revenue.

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Best Retirement Gifts for Women: Ideas to Honour Her Career

Best Retirement Gifts for Women: Ideas to Honour Her Career

Choosing the right retirement gifts for women is one of the most meaningful gestures a company or team can make when a colleague closes a professional chapter. Whether she has dedicated five years or three decades to the organisation, the farewell gift she receives will become a lasting symbol of that commitment.

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Gifts for Business Partners: 9 Strategic Gift Ideas to Strengthen Every Partnership

Gifts for Business Partners: 9 Strategic Gift Ideas to Strengthen Every Partnership

In today's competitive business environment, maintaining strong partner relationships is essential for sustainable growth. Gifts for business partners are tangible or experiential items a company gives to distributors, suppliers, collaborators and joint-venture partners to recognize contribution, mark shared milestones and reinforce long-term commercial alignment.

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Employee Appreciation Quotes: How to Use Them Strategically at Work

Employee Appreciation Quotes: How to Use Them Strategically at Work

Employee appreciation quotes are more than decorative phrases for posters or intranet banners. When used intentionally, they become practical tools to reinforce culture, recognize performance, and strengthen engagement.

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Esports Trophy: How to Design Meaningful Recognition in Competitive Gaming

Esports Trophy: How to Design Meaningful Recognition in Competitive Gaming

An esports trophy is no longer a simple prize awarded at the end of a tournament. In today’s competitive gaming ecosystem, it represents prestige, brand positioning, and long-term recognition within a rapidly evolving industry.

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How to Use a Sales Trophy to Strengthen Sales Motivation

How to Use a Sales Trophy to Strengthen Sales Motivation

A well-designed sales trophy can become far more than a symbolic object. When structured correctly, it reinforces performance culture, supports recognition strategies, and directly contributes to long-term sales motivation.

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Spanish Grand Prix Formula 1 Trophy: The Design Redefining the Podium in 2026

Spanish Grand Prix Formula 1 Trophy: The Design Redefining the Podium in 2026

The Spanish Grand Prix Formula 1 Trophy is not just an award. In the 2026 edition, which will be held in Madrid for the first time, the trophy becomes a clear statement of intent: contemporary design, territorial identity, and sustainability applied to a global icon of motorsport.

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