Awards are given
to achievers in various sectors and occasions such as academic institutions,
corporate events and sporting events. Awards are bestowed to recognise an
individual or a team’s excellence in a particular field. Among the most popular
kind of awards that are given to outstanding people include medals, plaques,
certificates and many other types of token. But the most common of all these
awards is the trophy.
A trophy is regarded
as a high form of award and has been in use since the early times. We can say
that the trophies in the ancient times take the form of chalices. These chalices were once given to victors of various sporting
events of the time. Chalices were
commonly made out of silver and are usually very expensive.
Today, trophies
are more affordable and can be mass produced without difficulty or compromising
quality. Because we now live in the modern times, where we have more events in
need of awards and other recognitions, trophies have evolved both in design and
material. We now have a wide variety of
trophies to choose from, depending on the event or the type of trophy that is
required.
The Different Types of Trophies
The design of
trophies nowadays depends on the occasion where they will be given. For example,
during a basketball tournament, it is not surprising to find that the trophy is
designed like a basketball player, or anything that represents basketball in
general.
Trophies can be
made from various materials such as glass, gold and silver, in addition to
other modern substances.
Resin trophies – these are generic trophies that can usually be custom made to suit
an event accordingly.
Perpetual
trophies – these are the type of trophies that only
belong in the winner’s possession for a certain time. Trophies like this are given
to winners to be kept for a season until the next games are held and new (or
the same) winners are proclaimed.
