Fantasy Football Trophies

Fantasy Football Trophies are in demand from most league commissioners. These trophies are designed to hold a number of plates on each side of the base, allowing the winner each year to display his name.

They can be inexpensive, as low as $85, or they can be similar to the big league trophy and cost several thousand. Typically, the commissioner unscrews a plate each year and sends it in to be engraved. To see a selection, go to Fantasy Football Trophies.

Many of the trophies made by RCB Awards are hand made, so you may need to allow extra time to have them made for you.

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Thesaurus of Recognition Terms

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Thesaurus of Award Terms for Inscriptions

ABILITY - talent, intellect, aptitude, propensity, inclination
ACCOMPLISHMENT - fulfillment, completion, achievement, realization, attainment, triumph, victory, success, consummation
ACHIEVEMENT - attainment, accomplishment, consummation, realization, triumph success
APPRECIATION - thankfulness, gratefulness, obliged, indebted, gratitude, regard, esteem, respect
ASSISTANCE - support, aid, help, to serve, collaborating with, contribution
ASSISTANT - aide, helper, acolyte, friend, associate, colleague, second in command, patron, backer, ancillary, adjutant, partner, co-worker, ally
BEAUTIFUL - lovely, attractive, comely, pretty, elegant, superb, grand, handsome, radiant, ravishing, gorgeous
BELOVED - loved, adored, worshiped, cherished, dear, favorite, precious, treasured, darling, endeared, valued
BEST - finest, hightest, first, premium, crowning, incomparable, greatest, top-notch, unequaled, choice
BESTOW - To present as a gift or an honor; confer
CAREFULLY - conscientiously, exactly, rigidly, precisely, fastidiously
CEREMONY - function, commemoration, memorial, rite, ritual, pageant, observance
CERTIFY - guarantee, attest, confirmed, endorse, assure
COMMEND - accredit, laud, acclaim, endorse, recommend, approve, acclaim
CONTINUED - sustained, perseverance, perpetual, sanctioning, enduring, on-going, unrelenting, extended
CONTRIBUTION - endowment, commitments, donation, sharing, supplying, present, bestowal, charity
COOPERATION - collaboration, participation, alliance, assistance, team-work, concurrence
Dedication - devotion, efforts, untiring efforts, commitment
DEPENDABLE - trustworthy, mainstay, anchor, confidant, patron, reliable, faithful, loyal, unfailing, true
DETERMINATION - resolution, certainty, persistence, conviction, steadfastness, perseverance, intransigence
DEVELOP - extend, expand, advance, promote, build, enrich, cultivate
DILIGENT - zealous, energetic, vigorous, undeviating, assiduous, unremitting, intense, industrious, persistent
DISTINGUISHED - illustrious, venerable, renowned, honored, celebrated, esteemed, remarkable, outstanding, great, extraordinary
EDUCATION - edification, enrichment, teaching, instruction, enlightenment, tutelage, knowledge
EFFORT - endeavor, labor, work, undertaking, venture, task commitment, exertion
EMPHASIS - underline, dramatize, pronounce, accentuate, underscore, punctuate
ENDURING - lasting, permanent, surviving, continual, unchanging, uninterrupted, tenacious, perennial, tolerating
ESTABLISH - institute, found, formulate, construct, organize, inaugurate, start, bring about
EXCELLENT - magnificent, supreme, peerless, foremost, exemplary, desirable, paramount, superior, superlative, exceptional, tremendous, wonderful
FRIENDSHIP - association, brotherhood, companionship, confidant
GIVE - grant, bestow, confer, impart, present, award, convey, contribute to, lavish upon
GUIDANCE - direction, leadership, supervision, management, oversight, suggestion, counsel
HAPPY - joyous, merry, convivial, congenial, mirthful, charmed, spirited
INSTILL - infuse, impress, inspire
INVOLVEMENT - link, connection, participation, affiliation, commitment
JUDGEMENT - knowledge, discrimination, understanding, perception, acuteness, keenness, intuition
KINDNESS - good intentions, consideration, helpfulness, indulgence, courtesy, thoughtfulness, altruism, graciousness
LEADERSHIP - administration, authority, foresight, command, supremacy
NOBLE - honorable, heroic, brilliant, excellent, princely, magnanimous, courtly, dignified, splendid, exalted, distinguished
OUTSTANDING - notable, distinguished, highly regarded, impressive, worthy, considerable, enthusiastic
PATIENCE - forbearance, fortitude, composure, endurance
PRAISE - applaud, cheer, acclaim, endorse, eulogize, admire
PRESENTED - awarded, bestowed, conferred, given, endowed, delivered
PROFIT - benefit, thrive, prosper, gain
PROMOTE - advance, forward, encourage, expand, nourish, improve, bolster
RECOGNITION - in acknowledgement of, remembrance, acknowledgement, commendation
RESPECT - esteem, honor, regard, admiration
RETIREMENT - withdrawal, resignation, departure
SERVICE - assistance, cooperation, performance of duty, help, servitude
SINCERELY - truthfully, honestly, earnestly, genuinely, profoundly
SPECIAL - exceptional, distinctive, unusual, unique, exclusive, extraordinary
SUPPORT - upkeep, responsibility for, provide, promote, sustain, further, maintain, patronize, subsidize
THANKS - appreciation, gratefulness, acknowledgement, gratitude

For more information, call RCB Awards at 1-800-929-9110 even if you would like help with an inscription, we would be glad to help.

CASH RECOGNITION

20 to 35% loss in redemptive value

Taxable on W-2

Purchases Taxable when redeemed

Low motivation

Low anticipation

Low visual accumulating effect

No sharing family involvement

No sharing of group involvement

No sharing of individual’s results

No flexibility for quarterly emphasis

No flexibility for on the spot recognition

No flexibility for special awareness

Cash is compensation, an entitlement, not Recognition

Cash has no memory value

Cash has no trophy value

  

CASH IS IMMEDIATELY FORGOTTEN

For more information, contact RCB Awards at 1-800-929-9110.

Formal vs Informal Recognition

Research shows companies find a balance of formal and informal recognition is an effective way of keeping employees motivated and happy.  According to Greg Boswell, OC Tanner Recognition Company, the move to make informal recognition part of a corporate recognition strategy has been due in part to companies that are working to improve employee retention. In a study conducted by Robert Half International, 47 percent of executives surveyed said that recognition and praise were the most important factors in keeping an employee satisfied.  However, it’s often through formal programs such as career achievement or employee service awards, management can implement communication tools and effective training with the power to impact the entire company. “Formal recognition has the unique potential to tie every employee’s achievements to a company’s values and business goals,” said Boswell. “With ongoing formal recognition as a foundation, informal programs can be added to encourage spontaneous appreciation."

Regardless of the size of the company and the scope of the work, all employees deserve the chance to be acknowledged for their contribution to the success of a company. It’s clearly a win-win situation for business, when people feel valued, they feel better and they perform better.  Not to mention how good it feels to be the giver.

For more information, contact RCB Awards at 800-929-9110.

Developing A Recognition Program

Developing A Recognition Program

Careful planning is the most important part of an effective awards program. In developing yours, you will need to do the following:

Identify the program's purpose and objectives:

Do you want to show gratitude, recognize membership, encourage achievement, or reward accomplishment?
Do you want to create a sense of common belonging, or mark someone for distinction?
Do you want to establish a stronger identity for your organization or match the personality of the recipient?

Answers to questions like these will help you design the right program for your organization.

Decide the kinds of awards you want:

The key to successful recognition is selecting the appropriate kind of award. Tangible awards have proven to be the most effective way - better than money or other means - to say "thank you" or "good job." In deciding whether to give an elegant piece of crystal, a beautifully engraved plaque, a customized lapel pin, a personalized desk accessory, or any other item, keep in mind that an appropriate award is:

• representative of what is accomplished
• attractive enough to wear or keep in the home or office
• consistent with the purpose and image of the organization
• right for the level or importance of the achievement
• in line with the organization's budget
• well crafted with the highest quality materials affordable

Because of their training and experience, the recognition experts at RCB Awards can guide you in choosing the right awards for your organization.

Establish a budget and schedule:
There are many ways to recognize people, and the most expensive are not necessarily the best. We can help you determine how much you should budget to meet your objectives, or how to get the most with the funds you have. We will also help you schedule your orders to get what you want without having to pay rush charges.

Plan for the awards presentation:
Part of what makes an award memorable and appreciated is the way it is presented. Think ahead about how you will give various awards. Membership recognition items are often sent through the mail, so you may not want to give something heavy. Fine crystal becomes even more precious when presented in an attractive gift box. Our awards specialists can show you how to plan for presentations that enhance the perceived value of the item received.

Innovative awards programs for Organizations:
RCB Awards serves hundreds of customers throughout the country. We have a wealth of experience in developing innovative awards programs that more than pay for themselves in the form of increased effort and achievement. Here are some examples of how they can help an organization like yours:
• Service awards - Whether these are for out-going board members, sales leaders, or motivational rewards, awards for service to the organization are important both for recognizing those who contributed and for encouraging other team members to do the same. Our recognition experts can provide you with distinctive plaques, fine crystal, attractive desk accessories, and a variety of other items that will enable you to give treasured symbols of gratitude to those who contribute to the success of your organization.
• Certification - Pins and certificates are standard means of recognizing educational accomplishment in an association or profession. You may also want to consider some of the new plaques designed to add plates or disks as the courses required for certification are completed. Given at the time of enrollment in the certification program, products like these give enrollees something to be proud of and show others even before they complete the program.
• Membership Recognition - Certificates, plaques, decals, nametags and lapel pins are typical means of recognizing membership, rewarding renewals, and encouraging prospective members to join. We can suggest other ideas, too, such as personal calendar books, desk planners and other items members will want to use and keep for a long time. We can also recommend ways to mark member anniversaries that will assist your member retention efforts
• Contests and competitions - One of the best ways to draw attention to your organization is to develop a specific award, like the famous Pulitzer Prize, for outstanding achievement in the field you represent. You'll find that our staff has plenty of ideas for ways to recognize those who excel, or who win various competitions or contests. We are expert in designing custom awards that will become the hallmark of your industry.
• Staff recognition - Recognizing your staff effort is a great way to keep morale and productivity high. Employee of the Month, Top Performer, and Star Achiever are just some awards to consider. Our helpful and friendly staff can recommend a variety of programs and awards to encourage and reward achievement among your staff.