A perpetual trophy is an award that is given repeatedly with a different winner or recipient each time. The recipient only holds the award until it is given again the next year when it passes to the new winner. If you routinely have a competition or recognition, these trophies may be the right choice for you.

Why Organizations Use Perpetual Trophies

Tradition

When a company or organization hosts an event that has become a tradition, perpetual awards are ideal for giving a nod to the event's history. The same trophy is presented year after year to honor an individual's significant contributions while ensuring past winners are commemorated. These trophies are a favorite for charity or community events, talent competitions, and fantasy leagues. 

Employee Recognition Programs

Many businesses showcase perpetual trophies in their lobbies, cafeterias, or other prominent spaces to recognize their staff's hard work and dedication. These awards might celebrate something as simple as a job well done, over-the-top customer service, the highest sales volume, or any achievements that highlight your company's mission and core values.

Team Accomplishments  

Perpetual awards are ideal for school sports teams and other groups whose victories are dependent on the unit as a whole. The award's engravings become a record for the team's history, inspiring new members to work hard to earn their rightful place on the engraving plate. These trophies are customarily displayed at the winning team's school or venue until the competition occurs again the following year. 

How to Use Them

Perpetual awards are usually sizable trophies with large engraving plates; there may be plates on each side of the trophy to allow more room for recipient recognition. Plaques can also be used, designed with rows of plates to showcase individual winners' names. Each year, the winner's name is engraved onto the plate in small text with the year or date they received the award. This way, even once the award passes to a new recipient, the previous winners are immortalized on the trophy.

Many organizations opt to have a small version of the trophy created with the recipient's name and date of recognition so that they have a memento to keep once a new recipient has been named.

If you're interested in starting a perpetual trophy tradition in your company, contact A2Z Trophy in Gilbert, AZ. This locally owned and operated shop creates trophies using various materials, such as metal, wood, and glass. Their designs are suited for all types of awards, including sports, academic, and corporate recognition. You can bring your trophy back each year to have the latest recipient's name engraved. Visit their website to browse a few options for perpetual plaques, or call (480) 892-1516 to discuss your unique trophy project.