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Are you looking for a special way to honour and recognise the achievements of your employees, friends or family? Personalised trophies and medals are an excellent choice. Not only do they reinforce how much their effort is appreciated, but they also provide lasting memories of success. Here are five key benefits that come with personalised […]

The Significance Of Trophies For Children & Why They Should Be Awarded Acknowledging achievement and participation can go a long way, especially with children. Whether it’s an academic award, a sporting trophy, a participation medal, or something else entirely, recognising the success and involvement of kids has many benefits, boosting self-esteem and positive behaviour. If […]

We all remember those silly cartoons and old-timey comedy movies that had a scene where the main character was awarded a huge trophy for their service in saving humanity but imagine if this was an actual possibility. Giving a plaque to a real-life hero feels rewarding not just for them, but for you too. No […]

Retirement marks a crucial milestone in the life of an employee. With more and more people working longer, sending your employees off with a memorable token of thanks is more important than ever before. How do you know which award is right for your retiring employees? Read on to learn more. Wording When creating a […]

When you’re organising a custom-made trophy, it’s important you get the inscription just right. Are you stuck on what text to use for your custom trophy design? We’ve put together these helpful suggestions guaranteed to help you create the perfect award. The Basics Almost any award will be engraved with the name of the recipient, […]

Are you planning to celebrate success? Whether you’re recognising sporting ability, providing recognition of exceptional academic achievement or letting a team in your workplace know that they’ve exceeded expectations, handing out a medal, plaque or trophy is a great way of recognising effort and results. For most people, the easiest way to get the trophies […]

For a happy workplace, recognising employee contributions is important. When hard work goes unnoticed, it can leave employees feeling underappreciated and can consequently result in a decline in their morale and respect. A great way to recognise the achievements of your staff and inspire them to try their best is to hold employee recognition awards. […]

It’s important to remember the sacrifices our veterans have made for our country, and we should be doing everything we can to honour them. Australia has a proud military history and there are currently 58,000 permanent and 27,500 active reserve personnel across the Royal Australian Navy, the Australian Army and the Royal Australian Air Force. […]

There are a few ways you can show off how you’ve done at something, but very little quite hits the spot like a trophy or a medal. Something physical to take with you can make your achievement feel much more tangible, and give you something to reminisce over when you look back. Here are just […]

Whether you are working with a small team of juniors or a seasoned group of adults, you can’t underestimate the impact and the importance of a medal or trophy. Any sports club should have them, and one core reason can explain why, people love earning medals. Of course, the adage about sports not being about […]

It’s often important to build up a winning mentality in your company. By rewarding your employees for good work or impressive results, you keep everyone motivated and productive. After all, who doesn’t want to win an award? It’s amazing how a regular in-house awards night can make all the difference to employee morale. Here are […]

Here at NQ Plaques and Trophies, we pride ourselves on our extensive collection of trophies that you can give to your winners. We tailor to a vast range of sports across our collection, with our AFL range being one of the most popular. Our unique and professional-quality trophies are a must-have to truly reward your […]