At Bennett Awards, we believe high-end custom awards deliver ROI in ways standard trophies simply can’t.

Standard, off-the-shelf trophies tend to serve a single moment: they’re presented, acknowledged, and often forgotten. Custom awards, when designed thoughtfully, become long-term assets that reinforce culture, performance, and brand identity well beyond the ceremony itself.

Here’s where the return shows up:

Stronger retention and engagement
Research consistently shows that meaningful recognition improves retention and engagement. Employees who feel genuinely recognized are significantly more likely to stay, perform better, and feel connected to their organization. A custom award, designed around a company’s values or story, carries far more emotional weight than a generic trophy - and that emotional resonance is what drives impact.

Brand reinforcement over time
Unlike standard trophies that blend into the background, custom awards are displayed proudly for years. On desks, shelves, offices, and homes, they act as physical brand touchpoints - reinforcing identity, values, and achievement every time they’re seen. That visibility extends ROI far beyond the day of the event.

Higher perceived value without proportional cost increases
A thoughtfully designed custom award often costs only marginally more than a premium off-the-shelf option, but its perceived value is dramatically higher. Recipients intuitively recognize when something was made creatively and specifically for them - and that perception matters.

Cultural and performance signaling
Custom awards communicate what an organization truly values. When recognition feels intentional and specific, it signals standards of excellence, creativity, and care. That clarity helps align teams and reinforces desired behaviors in a way generic trophies rarely achieve.

Public and internal amplification
High-end custom awards are more likely to be photographed, shared internally, and posted on social platforms or press materials. This extends their impact into employer branding, recruiting, and external reputation — channels where standard trophies rarely generate value.

In short, standard trophies mark an occasion. High-end custom awards multiply its impact. Our award design process helps you strengthen retention, reinforce your brand, and create lasting emotional connection. That’s where the real return lives.

Yes — we offer predesign award options, with flexibility built in.

For projects with tighter timelines or budgets, we maintain a curated library of proven award forms, materials, and structures that can be quickly adapted. Our Bennett predesign awards provide a strong foundation while still allowing for customization and personalization.

That said, even our predesign options aren’t “off-the-shelf.” They’re treated as starting points, not shortcuts.

If your project allows for full custom design, we’ll build from a blank page. If speed or efficiency is key, we’ll guide you to a refined predesign that delivers impact without sacrificing quality.

We work across a wide range of premium and sustainable materials, selecting each one based on the story, scale, and emotional tone you want the award to convey.

Our most commonly used materials include:

• Bronze for sculptural, heirloom-quality pieces with depth, weight, and tradition

• Milled aluminum for modern, precise awards with a refined, architectural feel

• Acrylic for bold color, translucency, layering, and graphic storytelling — including recycled acrylic through our Bennett Remade program

• Crystal for brilliant, polished pieces designed for high-visibility moments and formal ceremonies

• Wood for warmth, tactility, and natural character — often paired with metal or acrylic for contrast

• Mixed materials that combine the strengths of multiple mediums for maximum creative flexibility

We also offer sustainable options, including recycled aluminum, recycled acrylic, and responsibly sourced wood, without compromising craftsmanship or design integrity.

Material choice is never an afterthought at Bennett. It’s a design decision — one that shapes how the award feels in the hand, how it’s remembered, and how it represents your brand long after the moment of recognition.

Yes, all personalization, engraving, and customization is handled in-house as part of our comprehensive service. This includes recipient names, achievement details, dates, and any other personalized text. Our integrated approach ensures consistent quality and eliminates the need to work with multiple vendors.

Absolutely. Logo integration and brand customization are core aspects of our service. We can incorporate your company logo, brand colors, messaging, and visual identity into both custom designs and predesigned awards. Our design team ensures that branding elements are seamlessly integrated while maintaining the artistic integrity of the award.

Absolutely. Our design expertise allows us to create awards that reflect specific industry themes, company cultures, or achievement types. Whether you need technology-themed awards, environmental recognition pieces, or awards reflecting your company's unique mission, our artistic team can bring any concept to life.