Award Resources & Buying Guides
From youth sports to corporate banquets — find the right award for every occasion, budget, and timeline with guides from Abbott Trophies.
Buying Guides
Find the Perfect Award for Any Occasion
Browse our guides by category to find award ideas, material recommendations, and engraving tips for any event.
Best Trophy & Award Shop in Las Vegas
Your guide to custom trophies, awards, plaques, and engraved labels in Las Vegas — from a shop serving the valley since 1963.
Read the Guide →Corporate Awards & Employee Recognition
Crystal, glass, and acrylic awards that make a lasting impression at employee of the year ceremonies, service milestones, and business events.
Get a Quote →School & Academic Achievement Awards
Honor students, teachers, and staff with custom plaques, medals, and certificates — engraved in-house for fast turnaround before the ceremony.
Get a Quote →Retirement & Service Milestone Gifts
Personalized plaques, glass awards, and engraved keepsakes that recognize years of service — crafted to be kept and cherished for a lifetime.
Get a Quote →Engraving Ideas & Wording Guide
Not sure what to write? Browse our engraving wording suggestions for trophies, plaques, name tags, and gifts for every type of occasion.
Get a Quote →Office & Business Signage Guide
From office door signs to lobby directories, find the right materials and styles for professional business signage that represents your brand.
Get a Quote →From the Blog
Tips & Inspiration from Abbott Trophies
Advice from Las Vegas’s trophy experts — covering everything from award selection to engraving dos and don’ts.
Engraving Guide
Laser Etching vs. Sandblasting: Which Is Right for Your Glass?
Two methods, two finishes, two price points. Here’s how to tell them apart — and how to pick the right one for your project.
Read the Guide →Custom Engraving
Durable, Custom-Engraved Plastic Switch Plates
Smart, versatile, and budget-friendly. Precision-engraved switch plates for homes, businesses, and beyond.
Read the Article →Electrical Labeling
Phenolic Labels: What They Are and How They’re Used in Electrical Work
Non-conductive, heat-resistant, and built to last — where engraved phenolic tags fit across panels, terminals, and motor controls.
Read the Guide →Product Catalog
Browse Our Basketball Awards Catalog
Flip through our full lineup of basketball trophies, medals, and awards in an interactive catalog — see every style, size, and design.
View Basketball Catalog →Product Catalog
Browse Our Football Awards Catalog
Flip through our full lineup of football trophies, medals, and awards in an interactive catalog — see every style, size, and design.
View Football Catalog →Ready to Order Your Custom Awards?
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