Since pre-Hellenistic culture, through the Roman Empire, and even still to this day, money is often the prize awarded for competitions. It can be direct, as in the case of charitable grants and Nobel Prizes, or indirect, as in the case for entertainment awards which raise an artist’s earning potential – or even with corporate employees where awards can do the same and make the recipient more marketable.

But what about the object, the trophy? And why was it so often a cup? 

We recognize greatness for companies, organizations and brands of all types and sizes. Whether an iconic MTV Moonman for a prestigious artist, or a custom Society Awards Angel for the star in your heart, our designs are all objects of art and beauty. 

How many of our designs do you know?

Some of the most interesting parts of what we do are the most secret. Here we expose all or nothing – tongue in cheek. 

Q:  How much does it cost to make a National Emmy® Statuette?

A:  National Emmys®, cost $1 million to “make”, because they are made of a solid 12kt gold core, with a pure 18kt gold exterior, except for the vertical structure of the base which would not be strong enough to be made out of gold and instead is stamped steel gold plated.  Specially selected FedEx executives actually make the pickups and deliveries personally, handcuffed to spy-style suitcases, with a retinue of armed guards, provided by each state into which the Emmy® is being sent.

Gallup is a leader in research and analytics, and Gallup knows a thing or two about what makes a successful workforce. Every year the company recognizes workplaces that stand out with the Great Workplace Awards. 

We love to drink champagne for celebrations and associate it with exclusivity and the high life – Why? When did that start?

Over a thousand years ago. Royals bearing the name and title of Champagne served with Charlemagne, journeyed on the Crusades, and for a time Champagne, France was a site for the crowning of kings.