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Lets us design a custom awards around your logo, not the other way around!

All American Awards in the Charleston, SC area is your source for original custom awards.  Using the latest technology, we can design your award around your logo!  Check our our new video on custom acrylic awards.  I'd love to hear your opinion of this video.  We're trying to offer thought provoking, informational and entertaining ways to share what we can do for you!

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All American Awards and their Creative Custom Acrylic Awards

About 25 years ago, laser engravers hit the scene in the awards and recognition industry.  Shortly after that, acrylic awards were developed.  At first, the acrylic awards were very plain and somewhat unimaginative as they were pretty much just square, rectangular or round in shape.  Understand, that those acrylic awards were "cutting edge" at the time.  Then as the finishing process was improved, stars, teardrop and other shapes were added.

At that time, about the only way to decorate (add text and/or logos) the acrylic awards was to use a laser engraver that gave the engraving a frosted look.  As technology progressed, acrylic award options grew tremendously.  With the advent of CNC machines and more powerful lasers, very intricate shapes became possible.  Acrylic awards shaped like a logo were possible so that creators weren't limited to just engraving the image of a logo on a standard rectangular shape.  Mixed media components using acrylic, glass, marble, wood, resin, granite, brass and aluminum added yet more possibilities when designing custom acrylic awards.  With development of direct to substraight printing, color filled laser engraving and even color transfer technology, it became easier than ever to develop distinctive custom acrylic awards.

Just as acrylic awards have improved over time, so has All American Awards in the Charleston, SC area,  With our modern equipment and our imagination, we're able to help you develop the signature award that you'd like for your company or organization.  When it's time to talk to someone about your awards ideas and needs, please visit our showroom in Mt.Pleasant, or visit our website at www.awardsguy.com and let us help you design awards that will make you proud.

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Donor Recognition Walls from All American Awards in Charleston, SC are a great way to finance your Major Capital Projects

How many times have you walked into a hospital or university and saw a whole wall dedicated to recognizing the donors who financed a major building project?  Have you ever seen acrylic "trees" with engraved plates mounted on a church wall that recognized families who contributed to a project "in honor of" or "in memory of" family members?  Well, when you need Donor Recognition Trees, Donor Recognition Plaques, or Donor Recognition Walls, All American Awards in Charleston, SC is your source for these products.  Let our knowledgeable staff help you design just the right recognition product.  Our website is www.awardsguy.com.


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All American Awards provides Bronze Plaques in Charleston, SC for Donor Recognition Plaques and Bronze Memorial Plauques

Bronze Plaques are one of the most durable, functional and versatile products available in the Trophy and Awards Industry.  All American Awards in Charleston, SC is the Trophy Shop who distributes Bronze Plaques, Bronze Letters, Bronze Signs, Bronze Memorial Plaques, Bronze Donor Recognition Plaques and Bronze Company Signs. 

Bronze Plaques (Bronze Castings) are appropriate for both indoor and outdoor use and have a functional life of hundreds of years.  With the technology of today, graphics that can be included in on a Bronze Plaque include 2D and 3D sculpting, photos, and coloring.  Bronze Plaques can also be used as a Perpetual Plaque that can have individual perpetual plates added as needed.  When used as a perpetual plaque or a Donor Recognition Plaque, additional names, dates or other information can be added as needed (assuming the original design includes opportunity for additional plates).

If you have a need for or questions about the use of Bronze Plaques, please call All American Awards at 843-884-7808 or visit our website at www.awardsguy.com

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Acrylic Awards in Charleston sure have changed over the years! All American Awards is not just another Trophy Store.

About 25 years ago, the laser engraver was introduced to the awards industry.  Right after that, the acrylic award was born.  Initially, the shapes available were square, rectangular, and maybe round. Back then, that was "cutting edge" stuff.  The laser engraver made it possible to easily personalize the acrylic award, leaving an attractive frosted look to the text and logos engraved.

As the years progressed, laser engravers became more powerful and intricate shapes could be cut out of the acrylic.  Thicker acrylic awards could also be made.  With the advent of the ability to tint the acrylic colors with foils or in the pouring process, acrylic awards became the ultimate award. Because of the ability to easily cut shapes and to add color graphics (by using "direct to substraight" printers, color transfer technology and even color filled laser engraving), acrylic awards became and still are one of the most versitile and impressive options for custom awards.

When it comes time for you to create your custom awards, please visit our showroom in Mt. Pleasant or take a look at our website ( www.awardsguy.com ) for ideas.  Also, please don't forget that All American Awards also provides crystal awards, custom sculptures, name badges, donor recognition dplaques, bronze plaques, banners, rubber stamps, recognition plaques, trophies, medals, lapel pins and just about anything else you need a name or logo on.

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Sales Person of the Month Awards, we've got a few considerations before you get started.

One of the most cost effective ways to motivate your sales force is a Salesperson of the Month program.  It's assumed that the largest motivating factor in driving a sales force is the increased pay that generally happens with increased sales.  We'd like to submit the idea that the competitive nature of sales people is just as much a motivation as extra pay.  We believe that recognition of a "winner" for the month will motivate your sales people, and that the recognition products may in fact cost less than the extra pay.  Even when using Crystal Awards, Acrylic Awards and Art Glass, the return on the investment is great.

The best Salesperson of the Month Awards include three components:

Public Recognition - The recognition of the Saleperson of the month should happen in a group setting if possible so that everyone in the company and sales force knows who the Top Salesperson is.  Then, there should be a Perpetual Plaque in a public area that will exhibit the names of the monthly winners.

Personal Recognition - The winner should be given an award that will be easily displayed so that the Saleperson of the Month will have the opportunity to see the award regulalry.  Every time the Salesperson sees the award, they'll be reminded of how the recognition felt.  They'll want a repeat of that feeling.

Significant Other Support - It's often a great idea to award a gift (besides cash) that can be shared with the significant other of the Salesperson of the Month.  Simple things like movie tickets, dinners or even weekends away (depending on your budget) can help create an atmosphere of support from the significant other. 

When it's time for you to set up an Salesperson of the Month award, please visit our showroom in Mount Pleasant, SC (just outside of Charleston, SC) so we can help you design the best possible program for your business.  If you aren't local to the Charleston, SC area, please visit our website at www.awardsguy.com and give us a call!

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There are so many ways to Engrave Crystal Awards, Acrylic Awards and Glass Awards at All American Awards in the Charleston, SC area.

There are so many different products that we can provide at All American Awards, Inc. because of the technology that is available to Trophy Shops today.  Right now we offer laser engraving, computer engraving, vinyl lettering, sandcarving, dye sublimation, full color transfer and lamination.  When I first started in the industry (30 years ago), a shop was ahead of the the curve if they had an "Imperial" machine that would imprint plates by a heavy duty typewriter type machine. My how times have changed!  I'm now looking at a direct to substraight printer (3 years ago the cheapest one you could get was about $200,000.  3D printers may follow before too much longer.

Here are a couple of videos showing but a few items that we carry at All American Awards, Inc.  Our website is www.awardsguy.comAll American Awards, Inc. product videos

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Out of the Ordinary Achievement Awards - not just soccer trophies or crystal awards!

Everyone knows about the soccer trophies, baseball trophies, basketball trophies and even lacross trophies...but how many people know that there is a sculpture trophy of "reinventing the wheel"?  Did you know that there was a trophy to honor those who "build a better mousetrap" of the "bright idea"? If you're looking for a trophy that is out of the ordinary and isn't a crystal award, glass award or some type of plaque, come see out showroom in the Mt. Pleasant, right outside of Charleston, SC.

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The Awards You Give Are a Reflection of Your Organization

When presenting an award, keep in mind that the award you give is a representation of your organization,  Since your logo is probably on the award, you will forever be associated with that award.  If the award is related to an event, the award will also be advertising for your event.  Many times, participation in an event is dictated by the awards presented (car shows, 5K, karate tournaments, etc.).

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Our Fantasy Football Trophy video at www.awardsguy.com

We're always trying to educate and entertain our customers.  We're pretty proud of this video which captures the spirit of our Fantasy Football customers.  What do you think?

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New Videos for Name Badges Charleston SC. www.awardsguy.com

In an effort to offer awards ideas and to entertain at the same time, I'm adding videos to this blog.  I hope you find them interesting and educational.  The first video is concerning nametags.
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I Just Don't Understand

I'm sure that I'm not unlike many people trying to figure out what is going on in the halls of our Government. My understanding of the way our Government was set up was to have average Americans go to our Nation/or State Capitols to "do the people's business". I was under the impression that according to our founding documents (Declaration of Independence/Constitution/Bill of Rights) that all Men were created equal and that we all had the God Given rights of at least Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness (the latter was changed from "property" to the pursuit of happiness based on the consideration that at the time, slaves were considered property and the founding fathers didn't want it to be said that they all supported slavery).



If this is so, it seems to me that there shouldn't be double standards between "the People" and elected officials. Why is it then that so many of the elected officials break the law (and claim ignorance even though ignorance of the law is no excuse for the common man). I understand that many people do make innocent mistakes and that there should be mercy, but don't understand why government officials get away with so much, especially if "their party" is in control of their particular governing body. Why is it that Republicans and Democrats alike will turn a blind eye or ignore issues when their members are just plain wrong...and that if the average citizen made the same "mistake" that there would be severe penalties.



When will the parties "clean themselves up" so that we, the people, will respect them. Personally, I find "situational ethics" contemptible. As it has been said, that many times even the appearance of impropriety is enough to damage a person's reputation...and when that happens, are they still effective leaders? I agree that "appearance" is not the same a guilt and that it's not fair to punish an innocent person, and that in fact, there should be reprocussions for the people "slinging the mud" that are creating the "much to do about nothing". But the bottom line is that we have way to many "tainted" people creating laws that we, the common people have to follow but that for some reason the law makers don't. It's wrong and those that break the law should be prosecuted and at the very least "fall on their sword" and step down from the leadership positions that they have.



Just a few of the people that seem to be guilty of these things:



Ted Stevens of Alaska. Thank goodness that he was found out and convicted of what amounts to accepting bribes. At least he was found guilty and lost his re-election bid. But, why, since he knew he was wrong, would he even run for re-election? Did he really care about what was right or did he care about what was best for himself? Read about this on the Huffington Post (I never thought I'd say that!):
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/10/27/stevens-convicted-on-all_n_138287.html



Rep. Charles Rangel of New York. Failure to pay taxes "because he didn't know" (and he helps to create tax policy...if he doesn't know, how are we supposed to know and doesn't that mean that the tax code needs simplifying). Read about him and his issues in the L.A. Times...not exactly a conservative paper. http://www.latimes.com/news/printedition/asection/la-na-rangel8-2008dec08,0,2633119.story



Rep. William J. Jefferson (D-La.) is another good one. Taking bribes and storing the money in a freezer. He knew he did it...he was a crook and yet he still ran for re-election and thank goodness, he lost! But, was he condemed by his party? Read more about him at the Washington Post (certainly not a conservative paper):

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/05/21/AR2006052100167.html



Well, more to follow since I need to go to work and earn a honest living.