What’s Hot in Recognition for 2018?

Unique, modern design elements are trending everywhere this year and awards and recognition products are no exception. Recognizing exceptional effort with vibrant colors, mixed materials, and luxurious metallics will keep you at the top of the award game in 2018.

 Black Crystal
Contrasting beautiful crystal awards with rich black bases or accents creates a sleek and modern look. Contemporary shapes and simple yet elegant designs are great for awards of any occasion.

• #36876 Oval Step Award – Harmonious beveled edges give this oval-shaped design a prestigious touch while the contrasting black base sets off your logo. Perfect to honor those with longstanding service and commitment.
• #36877 Sky Scraper Award – This tall (11” high) angled award features a large imprint area for your message. The timeless geometric design makes it a great choice to recognize top performers.

Gift-Worthy
Truly show your appreciation with awards that double as useful and beautiful gifts. Unique combinations of materials and unexpected design elements create keepsakes that take an award to the next level.

• #36871 Scalloped Edge Vase – This medium height, slender crystal vase award has scalloped notches cascading down the edges to perfectly frame your message on the front.
• #36872 Pentagon Clock – A unique, functioning clock with a combination of wood and metal materials make it an exceptional gift-worthy award.

Color Accents & Shapes

Traditional awards are getting exciting updates with the use of vivid color accents and unusual shapes. These awards truly show recipients your appreciation while being an eye-catching statement piece when on display.

• #36873 Rainbow Swirl Award – A one-of-a-kind award with a fascinating multi-color swirl twisting through the center. The art glass sphere sits atop a contrasting black base to highlight your logo imprint.
• #36875 Sail Blue Award – This abstract sailboat-shaped award includes a unique blue crystal 3-D corner to bring attention to your logo. The free-standing design is timeless and elegant, making it a great choice for milestone awards.

Metallics

Metallic finishes are on-trend and showing up everywhere – including awards and recognition. Shiny metallic elements provide an unexpected twist to showcase your message with flair.

• #36869 Acrylic Glow Award – Brushed silver paint on the back paired with strategically placed laser-etched lines allow light to shine in and create a “glow” on this unique award. Perfect for those who light the way for others!
• #36863 – Metallic Shooting Star Award – A metallic silver stripe with cut-out shooting star design on the left beautifully highlights your message on the right.

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Visit bicgraphic.com to view our collection of awards or download the 2018 JAFFA® Collection Awards & Recognition catalog.