Probably the most important factor when deciding upon awards for anything is the fact that there is usually a trophy, and that trophy will be engraved with the winner’s name so that it can stand on the mantlepiece, and the achievement be remembered for years to come.
Trophies themselves can come in many forms, and today one of the most popular is crystal glassware. This could be a set of wine glasses, a vase, a pint beer mug (for men), or maybe something in the form of the logo of the club involved. Whatever the actual trophy, it needs to be something that the winner can look at and – yes – also show off to others! Winning an engraved crystal glass trophy is an achievement in life, and that is something to be celebrated.
Some engraved glassware can be expensive. Just a quick search online produced a set of six glasses for £1,050 while a 70cl decanter was £3,450! Fortunately, not all glassware is that expensive. In fact, one company that carries out glass engraving said that the average starting price was around £20 to cover the cost of setup, artwork requirements and processing times.
Most glass engravers will also offer discounts if you need a number of units. So, for example, if you are a company director you might buy all your staff a set of wine glasses for Christmas engraved with the company logo on them. These can be engraved using CO2 laser technology.
Some people do wonder if laser engraving is permanent, and the answer is that, yes, it is, when CO2 laser engraving is used. The good news is that it is also dishwasher proof.
When it comes to Christmas and birthday presents, you might also consider engraved crystal glass for these. It would create a stand-out present that is very different from the traditional socks or bottles of wine. Because it is also personalised, it is something that will ensure the recipient never forgets you.