Rapid Ribbons & Awards

What Rapid Ribbons & Awards does

Rapid Ribbons & Awards, operating as The Award Factory Inc. and doing business as Rapidribbons.com, is a privately held US manufacturer and wholesale distributor of recognition and award products headquartered in Goshen, Indiana. The company produces and sells ribbons (stock rosette, stock flat, sports, academic, placing, peaked/grommet), five distinct medal lines (Supreme, Champion, Value, Burst Thru Banner, Prime), plaques (standard, figure, perpetual, resin, laser-engraved, full-color sublimated), trophies (1-column, 2-column, and premium metal cup lines — Milan, Florence, Messina), and an extended accessory portfolio including crowns, tiaras, scepters, sashes, banners, lapel pins, chenille letter pins, buttons, certificate frames, armbands, and full-color sublimation products such as travel mugs and name tags. Underlying capabilities include in-house engraving, dye sublimation, die-casting, and laser engraving, with lead times of 10 working days for stock items and 6-8 weeks for fully custom medals and pins.

The business operates a direct-to-consumer model centered on an e-commerce storefront (rapidribbons.com) supplemented by phone, email, and fax ordering, with a separately priced drop-shipping channel ($6.70 per package via UPS). Primary customer segments are schools and educational institutions (which can transact tax-exempt) and bona fide organizations (with open account terms), with dealers/resellers as a secondary wholesale segment requiring first-order prepayment. Pricing is unit-based and ranges from $0.32 for economy stock ribbons to roughly $205 for premium metal-cup trophies, with a 20% rush/express surcharge available for time-sensitive orders.

Marketing and distribution are predominantly direct: the company website hosts the full catalog and downloadable 2024 price list, the BBB listing under "RapidRibbons, Awards Production & Engraving" provides institutional trust signaling, and a Facebook page ("The Award Factory") maintains minimal organic social presence. The company is independently owned, with no disclosed parent, institutional investors, venture capital, or management team bios in the source materials, and ships primarily domestically while accepting foreign orders on a prepayment basis.

Name

Rapid Ribbons & Awards

Legal name

The Award Factory Inc.

Website

https://new.rapidribbons.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Rapid Ribbons & Awards (The Award Factory Inc., DBA Rapidribbons.com) is a Goshen, Indiana-based manufacturer and direct-to-consumer e-commerce distributor of ribbons, medals, plaques, trophies, and recognition accessories serving schools, organizations, and dealers across the United States.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Awards and Recognition Products

NAICS

Jewelry and Silverware Manufacturing (33991)

SIC

Costume Jewelry & Novelties (3960)

akta.pro primary industry

Branded Merchandise & Corporate Gifts (BPAFAMAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Trade Show Giveaways & Event Premiums (BPAFAMAG), Sports, Concert & Venue Gift Shops (CRALAJAH)

Keywords

• Recognition awards
• Trophies and plaques
• Ribbons and medals
• Award manufacturing
• Engraved recognition products

Headquarters

HQ city

Goshen

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: One-time sales of awards, ribbons, medals, trophies, and plaques. Standard turnaround is 10 working days for stock items; custom products require 2 weeks for custom logos and 6-8 weeks for custom medals/pins.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Rapid Ribbons & Awards (The Award Factory Inc., DBA Rapidribbons.com) manufactures and distributes a comprehensive line of recognition products including ribbons (rosette, flat, sports, academic, place), medals (Supreme, Champion, Value, Burst Thru Banner, Prime lines), plaques, trophies (column, metal cup, resin), full color sublimation products, ceremonial items, pins, buttons, and certificate frames. The company serves schools, organizations, and dealers across the United States through an e-commerce storefront and direct ordering channels, offering stock items with 10-day turnaround and custom products with 2-8 week lead times.

Product overview

Rapid Ribbons & Awards is an e-commerce awards and recognition products company operating as The Award Factory Inc. DBA Rapidribbons.com. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of recognition and award products organized into core categories: ribbons (including stock rosette ribbons, stock flat ribbons, sports ribbons, academic ribbons, and place ribbons), medals (Supreme Medal Line, Champion Medal Line, Value Medal Line, Burst Thru Banner Medal Line, and Prime Medal Line), plaques (standard, figure, perpetual, resin, and laser engraved options), trophies (column trophies, metal cups, and resin trophies), full color sublimation products (travel mugs, name tags, medals, and plaques), and accessory items (neck ribbons, drapes, badge ribbons, crowns, tiaras, scepters, sashes, banners, buttons, chenille pins, lapel pins, certificate frames, and armbands). The product lines range from budget-friendly options like the Value Line Resin ($6.75) and Econo Recognition Line ribbons ($0.40) to premium offerings such as the Messina Metal Cup Line ($150-$205). Products serve schools, sports organizations, academic institutions, and event planners with customization options including custom logos, laser engraving, and full color sublimation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Ribbons (Stock Rosette, Stock Flat, Sports, Academic, Place Ribbons) Comprehensive ribbon product line including pre-made rosette ribbons (various streamer configurations and sizes), stock flat ribbons (event, placing, full color, and recognition lines), sports ribbons (Cross Country and Track and Field), academic ribbons, and place ribbons. Stock ribbons priced from $0.32 to $1.30; rosettes from $3.40 to $4.60. Used by schools, sports organizations, and event coordinators for recognition events.
• Medals (Supreme, Champion, Value, Burst Thru Banner, Prime Lines) Complete range of die-cast medals in five product lines: Supreme Medal Line, Champion Medal Line, Value Medal Line (entry level), Burst Thru Banner Medal Line, and Prime Medal Line. Available in various sports and subject categories including baseball, basketball, cheer leading, cross country, football, knowledge, music, soccer, swimming, track, victory, and wrestling. Prices range from $1.90 (Prime) to $3.80 (Burst Thru Banner). Used for athletic and academic recognition events.
• Plaques (Standard, Figure, Resin, Perpetual, Laser Engraved) Award plaques in multiple formats including standard sizes (1 and 2-piece), figure plaques (8x10 and 9x12 with various figures, colors, and gold trim, engraving included for 50 characters), assembled plaques with metal casting, perpetual plaques, laser engraved presswood, and full color sublimated plaques. Resin plaques include Burst Thru Line, Spotlite Line, BTX Line, Trio Line, and Billboard Awards. Used for organizational recognition, retirement, and achievement awards.
• Trophies (Column, Metal Cup, Resin) Trophy products including 1-column trophies (6 to 16 inches, $6.60-$20.90), 2-column trophies (12 to 24 inches, $22.00-$36.30), metal cup trophies (Milan, Florence, and Messina lines, $39-$205), and resin trophies (Value Line, Eco Starz, Banner Ribbon, Classic, MX5, and MXG5 Colorful Resins, $6.75-$12.50). Used for sports championships, academic achievements, and recognition events.
• Full Color Sublimation Products (Medals, Travel Mugs, Name Tags, Plaques) Custom full color products created through dye sublimation. Includes full color insert medals, stainless steel travel mugs/tumblers (14oz, 15oz, 20oz), full color name tags (white aluminum with magnet back), laser engraved solid wood plaques, and full color sublimation plaques. Customers can upload custom designs for personalization. Used for branded recognition and promotional items.
• Crowns, Tiaras, Scepters, Sashes, and Banners Royal recognition items for pageants and ceremonial events. Crowns priced $26-$90, tiaras $14.90-$24, scepters $34-$95, sashes $13.50-$33.48, and event banners $52-$156.12. Includes sash pins for attachment. Used by pageant organizers, schools, and event planners for ceremonial recognition.
• Pins and Buttons (Lapel Pins, Chenille Letter Pins, Buttons) Lapel pins including awareness pins and die struck soft enamel pins ($1.32-$5.12), gold chenille letter pins for sports and academic subjects ($1.30), and recognition buttons including stock school buttons, custom round buttons (2 1/4" or 3"), and custom celluloid buttons. Used for achievement recognition, awareness campaigns, and sports/academic designations.
• Certificate Frames and Holders Certificate presentation items including leatherette certificate frames, full color certificate folders, Cadillac presentation folders, and padded diploma covers. Used by schools, organizations, and event organizers for formal certificate and diploma presentation.
• Armbands Recognition armbands available in various sizes, priced from $3.60 to $9.84. Used by coaches, sports officials, and event organizers for designation and recognition purposes.
• Neck Ribbons and Drapes Neck ribbons (7/8" or 1 1/2" x 30") and drapes for medal display, available in stock and custom configurations. Includes stock neck ribbons, custom neck ribbons, stock drape ribbons, and custom drape ribbons. Used to display medals at ceremonies and recognition events.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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App detail

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Trophy Depot: Online-first awards retailer specializing in trophies, medals, plaques, and ribbons with rapid turnaround. Comparable in product range and small-institutional customer base, though more e-commerce native and less reliant on phone/fax channels.
• Awards.com: Direct-to-consumer awards and recognition retailer offering trophies, plaques, medals, and corporate awards online. Comparable in product breadth and small-institutional customer base.
• All American Awards: Awards and recognition manufacturer-distributor serving schools, sports leagues, and organizations with trophies, medals, and plaques. Direct overlap in core product categories and school/sports customer base.
• JDS Industries: Manufacturer and wholesaler of recognition products, signs, and sublimation blanks serving the awards and personalization industry. Comparable in substrate manufacturing and dealer-channel distribution.
• Awards Network: Wholesale awards supplier offering trophies, medals, plaques, and ribbons to schools, leagues, and resellers. Comparable in custom manufacturing capabilities and dealer/wholesale channel.
• Marco Awards Group: Awards, plaques, and recognition products manufacturer with engraving and sublimation capabilities, serving schools, sports, and corporate markets. Closely matched product portfolio and customization services.
• American Awards & Promotions: Midwest-based awards and recognition company providing trophies, plaques, medals, ribbons, and custom engraving to schools, businesses, and event organizers. Comparable in product mix and regional school/organization focus.
• EDCO Awards: Long-established awards and recognition manufacturer-distributor offering trophies, plaques, medals, ribbons, and corporate gifts. Comparable in in-house manufacturing and breadth of recognition product lines.
• Trophies2Go: Online awards retailer offering trophies, medals, plaques, glassware, and corporate awards. Comparable in e-commerce distribution to schools, sports, and small organizations.
• Crown Awards: One of the largest direct-to-consumer awards and recognition retailers in the U.S., selling trophies, medals, plaques, ribbons, and corporate gifts through e-commerce. Closely comparable in product mix, target customer (schools, sports leagues, corporations), and custom engraving capabilities.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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