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The NWSL Challenge Cup Trophy: Celebrating a New Tradition in Women's Soccer

2026-07-16

The National Women's Soccer League Challenge Cup trophy on a soccer pitch with a soccer ball

Every championship has its defining symbol.

For the National Women's Soccer League, the Challenge Cup has quickly become one of the sport's most anticipated annual competitions, bringing together the previous season's NWSL Champion and NWSL Shield winner in a winner-take-all match that officially launches a new season.

In 2026, Gotham FC claimed its first-ever NWSL Challenge Cup title with a 2-0 victory over the Kansas City Current, lifting a custom trophy designed and manufactured by Society Awards.

The Return of Service: How Society Awards Treats Clients Differently

2026-06-29

Model on phone in office with Society Awards Flame Trophy

There was a time when good service was expected. A person answered the phone. They knew what they were doing. They stayed with the project. They took responsibility for the outcome. That standard has largely disappeared.

Sustainability in Awards Is Not What Most People Think

2026-06-25

Sustainability has become a default claim. Everyone uses the word. Few define it.

United by Football: Society Awards Crafts the UFL United Bowl Trophy

2026-06-15

The 2026 UFL Championship Trophy. Custom football trophy made of shiny silver and gold electroplating

The United Football League made its debut in 2024, bringing professional spring football to communities hungry for the game. Built on the principle of uniting fans through a shared love of football, the UFL needed a championship trophy worthy of that mission.

The result is the United Bowl trophy, a piece as bold and unifying as the league itself. Here’s how we made it...

To The Moon and Back: The Artemis II Golden Moon Trophy

2026-06-08

President Trump with the Artemis II Mission Astronauts with the Artemis II Golden Moon Trophy sitting in the Oval Office.

The historical Artemis II mission took place from April 1st to April 11th and marked the first crewed mission beyond low Earth orbit since Apollo 17 back in 1972. In the realm of firsts, it was also the first crewed flight of the Artemis Program and the Orion spacecraft, named Integrity by the four-person crew.

To commemorate the successful launch and return to the Moon after fifty years, Society Awards was commissioned by Administrator Jared Isaacman to craft the aptly named Artemis II Golden Moon trophy. Here’s how we did it.

The Story Behind the JFK Profile in Courage Award

2026-06-01

The JFK Profile in Courage award is a unique trophy in the pantheon of Society Awards creations. While we craft some of the most prolific trophies in entertainment, business, sports, and more, where victory is often determined by popularity or skill, the JFK Profile in Courage award sets itself apart by rewarding integrity in action, not outcomes.

The awards acts as a beacon for many, and Society Awards is honored to create such a precious artifact that carries the full weight of what it represents. This is the story behind the JFK Profile in Courage award.

America at 250: Commemorative Medals Made to Endure

2026-05-12

America250 Commemorative Medals made of die-struck bronze depicting unique designs made exclusively by Society Awards

In 2026, the United States reaches a historic milestone: 250 years. Moments of this scale will not be simply observed, but marked, remembered, and given form.

As an official licensee of America250, Society Awards was entrusted with creating a collection of commemorative medals that reflect the significance of our country's 250th anniversary. The result is a series of seven large-format medals, available only for a limited time, each designed and produced to stand as a lasting representation of this moment in history.

These are objects intended to remain.

Crafting Infinity: Bringing Photography's Most Prestigious Trophy to Life

2026-05-11

3 International Center of Photography ICP Infinity Award Trophies side by side on a white geometric background

The International Center of Photography (ICP) is the host of the Infinity Awards, an annual event that recognizes and celebrates major contribution and emerging talent in the fields of photojournalism, art, fashion photography, and publishing.

To commemorate the moment of recognition in a custom trophy, the ICP works with Society Awards, the world’s most prestigious awards manufacturing company.

Here’s how Society Awards captures the world’s attention with the Infinity Awards Trophy.

Inside the ADC Paul Manship Medal: Redesigning A Legacy

2026-03-31

2026 Art Director's Club Awards Paul Manship Trophy with original design Paul Manship medal incased in an acrylic cube

The Art Directors Club Awards is the world’s longest continuously running industry award show. The awards celebrate the very best in categories such as advertising, digital media, photography, and much more but all with a focus on artistry and craftmanship.

For this momentous occasion there is no other awards designer and manufacturer that can honor such recipients with high-end awards than Society Awards.

Here’s how we redesigned the prestigious ADC Paul Manship Award.

Why Fortune 500 Companies Choose Society Awards

2026-03-02

Luxury Custom Awards made for Google, Netflix, Activision, Gatorade, and Mercedes by Society Awards

For two decades, Society Awards has elevated Fortune 500 corporate trophies by creating luxurious, innovative, and sophisticated works of art that serve as enduring symbols of recognition. As the global leader in prestigious awards and deal toy manufacturing, our extensive portfolio includes esteemed companies such as Google, Delta, Microsoft, Mercedes, and Bank of America.

Our success is attributed to our luxury concierge services and logistics, globally recognized award-winning designs, and the continual trust businesses place in us to produce exceptional trophies and deal toys that reflect their unique brands.