Tips For Displaying Trophies and Awards

Trophies are a symbol of employees’ hard work and determination to excel, which is why it’s important for companies to display them appropriately. Some simply lock their trophies up in a cabinet where they’re never seen or heard of again. A better approach, however, is to display them out in the open where anyone can see them.

#1) Build a Custom Glass Shelf Enclosure

One idea is to build a custom glass shelf enclosure for your trophies. Assuming there’s already a shelving system installed on the wall, a thick piece of glass can be fitted directly over the shelf. This allows people to easily view the trophies, but also protects them from dirt, theft and other forms of damage. The only downside to using this method is that it’s somewhat difficult to custom cut glass, especially large pieces used in wall shelving.

#2) Open Wall Shelves

Of course, you can always choose to display their trophies on traditional wall shelves without a glass enclosure; it’s cheaper, easier and takes less time to set up. Once the shelving unit is installed on the wall, it can be used to display the trophies and accolades. Wall shelving is available in a countless number of different sizes, styles and materials, so finding one to suit a particular decor shouldn’t be difficult.

Unfortunately, there are some disadvantages to displaying trophies on open wall shelves without an enclosure. For starters, there’s always the possibility of someone accidentally bumping into the shelf and knocking one or more trophies onto the ground. And if someone is standing directly underneath it when this happens, the trophy may end up falling on his or her head.

#3) Glass Display Case

A third solution for displaying trophies is to use a professional-grade glass display case. These cases provide the highest level of protection while allowing people to view its contents. Glass display cases are also more convenient and easier to install than custom glass enclosure. Their free-standing design allows you to place them practically anywhere, regardless of whether or not there’s available space on the wall. In addition, some models have built-in lights which illuminate the trophies for greater visibility.

Jane A. Thompson

Jane A. Thompson is a writer specializing in the content marketing industry with over 15 years of experience creating engaging stories to promote positive brand recognition awards, career achievements and success profiles. She received her BA in English Literature from the University of Chicago, and a certificate in Professional Writing from UC Berkeley. Years of experience have made Jane the go-to expert when it comes to crafting strong award submissions for businesses. She is also a facilitator of workshops for writing awards and developing programs, inspired to celebrate what we do well. When not working Jane can be found new to another genre of fiction, hiking and giving back with the help of various charities within her local community. Her dedication to the field and her commitment in recognizing outstanding contributions also make her a very prominent figure.