BHive Awards

What BHive Awards does

BHive Awards (legal entity: Bhive Awards Apparel & More LLC) is a privately held, Tampa, Florida-based custom awards and recognition products retailer operating continuously for over 50 years. The company produces and sells trophies, medals, plaques, ribbons, perpetual trophies, name badges, and material-based recognition awards in crystal, acrylic, and glass across 16+ sport categories and corporate recognition occasions. Production is anchored by in-house laser engraving and digital printing equipment, supplemented by an online Custom Award Builder design tool, free art proofs within 48-96 hours, and standard 10-15 business day custom turnaround with rush options. Pricing runs from $6.99 budget participation trophies to $414.99 premium crystal pieces, with volume discounts scaling up to 30% off at 100+ units.

The go-to-market is direct-to-consumer e-commerce through a Shopify storefront (bhiveawards.com) with multi-channel fulfillment: Tampa local pickup, UPS domestic and international shipping, and phone/email inside sales. Primary customer verticals are Sports Organizations (youth leagues, tournaments, schools) and Corporate/Business recognition, with secondary segments in education, weddings/events, military, and nonprofits. The company also offers adjacent services — promotional products, signage, apparel and uniforms, digital printing, and online fundraising stores operated through an affiliated entity, Red Steam Sports.

Commercial mechanics are purely transactional: one-time unit pricing for products, professional-services fees for engraving and logo conversion, and volume tiering for bulk orders. With 5 employees, no disclosed revenue, no institutional funding, and no parent company beyond the Red Steam Sports affiliation, BHive Awards operates as a lean, founder-style niche retailer whose economic profile is driven by order volume and ASP mix rather than recurring contracts or enterprise relationships.

Name

BHive Awards

Legal name

Bhive Awards Apparel & More LLC

Website

https://bhiveawards.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

BHive Awards (Tampa, FL) is a 50+ year-old, family-scale e-commerce retailer of custom trophies, medals, plaques, crystal/acrylic/glass awards, and engraved promotional products, serving sports leagues, schools, corporate recognition buyers, weddings, and nonprofits via its Shopify storefront, local pickup, and UPS shipping.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Custom Awards and Recognition Products

NAICS

Gift, Novelty, and Souvenir Retailers (459420), Jewelry and Silverware Manufacturing (33991)

SIC

Coating, Engraving & Allied Services (3470), Jewelry, Silverware & Plated Ware (3910)

akta.pro primary industry

Engraving & Personalization Services (CRAKALAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Personalized & Custom Gift Creation (Engraving/Monogramming/Photo Gifts) (HSACANAC), Sports Memorabilia & Autographs Retail (CRALAGAI), Sports, Concert & Venue Gift Shops (CRALAJAH), Trade Show Giveaways & Event Premiums (BPAFAMAG)

Keywords

• Custom awards
• Trophy manufacturing
• Laser engraving
• Corporate recognition
• Sports awards

Headquarters

HQ city

Tampa

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: Direct sales of trophies, awards, medals, plaques, and recognition products. One-time purchase model with per-item pricing. Includes standard and custom/engraved products.
2. Custom Engraving Services: Personalization and engraving services added to physical products. Includes logo conversion fees for non-vector files and rush processing options.
3. Bulk/Volume Orders: Discounts offered on large quantity orders. Custom sports acrylics have tiered bulk discounts (12-23pcs=$3 off, 24-48pcs=$5 off, 49-99pcs=$7 off, 100+pcs=$9 off per piece). Corporate awards also have quantity breaks.
4. Promotional Products: Custom promotional products including apparel, signage, digital printing, and marketing materials through their promo products portal.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

BHive Awards designs, manufactures, and sells custom awards, trophies, medals, plaques, and personalized recognition products using in-house laser engraving and digital printing. The company offers an online Custom Award Builder tool that lets customers design, build, and order personalized awards with logo integration in seconds. Products are sold direct-to-consumer through a Shopify e-commerce storefront with local pickup at the Tampa, FL headquarters, supplemented by rush processing and bulk-volume discount tiers.

Product overview

BHive Awards operates as a custom awards and recognition products company offering a comprehensive portfolio of recognition solutions. The core product line centers on material-based award categories: Crystal Awards (optic crystal stand-ups, vases, golf pieces), Acrylic Awards (multiple series including Reflections, Mirage, Illusion, Millennium, Apex, and Zenith), and Glass Awards (art glass sculptures and traditional stand-ups), alongside Trophies, Medals, and Plaques for various recognition occasions. The company differentiates through its Custom Award Builder platform enabling rapid design and ordering, plus exclusive proprietary products like MVP Wall Art (Memento, Tribute, Honor, Legacy collections with LED options), Senior Banners, and Custom Sports Acrylics manufactured in-house. Extended offerings include Wedding Products (cake toppers, engraved drinkware, cutting boards), Promotional Products for marketing campaigns, and services such as Signage, Apparel, Digital Printing, and Online Fundraising Stores. Sports-specific collections cover 16 athletic categories, while Corporate Awards provide business recognition solutions. The company also offers Name Badges, Desk Accessories, Drinkware, Clocks, and Gift items. BHive Awards combines standard catalog products with extensive customization capabilities including engraving, custom designs, and logo integration, serving schools, sports organizations, businesses, nonprofits, and individuals.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Crystal Awards Premium recognition awards crafted from high-quality optic crystal, including stand-up awards, vases, and golf-specific crystal pieces featuring customizable engraving options.
• Acrylic Awards Sleek recognition awards made from cast acrylic, available in multiple series (Reflections, Mirage, Illusion, Millennium, Apex, Zenith) with various colors, sizes, and customizable options.
• Glass Awards Elegant recognition awards featuring art glass designs including twisted, swirled, coral, and sculptural styles in various color combinations, plus traditional glass stand-up awards.
• Corporate Awards Business recognition products including crystal, glass, and acrylic awards designed for employee recognition, service milestones, leadership celebrations, and corporate milestones with professional engraving services.
• Trophies Traditional and participation trophies for sports and events, available in single-tier, two-tier, and figure configurations with customizable bases and figures for various activities.
• Medals Award medals available in sculptured, insert, and fusion styles with neck ribbons, suitable for sports competitions and recognition events across multiple activities.
• Plaques Recognition plaques including award plaques, certificate plaques, perpetual plaques with changeable plates, and floating glass plaques in various materials and finishes.
• Name Badges Professional identification badges available in laser-engraved metal, plastic, and sublimated styles with free engraving for staff, civic groups, and organizations.
• Drinkware Customizable beverage containers including Polar Camel tumblers, water bottles, travel mugs, wine tumblers, and flasks with logo personalization.
• Military Awards Recognition awards honoring military service members featuring branch-specific figure trophies for US Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and Air Force, plus commemorative designs.
• Clocks Timepiece awards and desk clocks including book clocks, desk clocks, and crystal clocks with stand-up award configurations for recognition gifting.
• Desk Accessories Office and desktop items including crystal vases, paperweights, clocks, and decorative accessories for professional environments and recognition gifting.
• Perpetual Trophies Multi-year award trophies with removable or changeable nameplates for ongoing recognition programs such as Employee of the Month or Sales Leader awards.
• Award Ribbons Custom printed award ribbons with company or event logos, available in stock designs for quick shipment or fully customized options.
• MVP Wall Art Collection Exclusive sports wall decor featuring Memento, Tribute, Honor, and Legacy series with LED lighting options, fully customizable with team names and colors.
• BHive Exclusives Proprietary products designed and manufactured in-house including Senior Banners, Custom Sports Acrylics, and seasonal items such as 4th of July Earrings.
• Wedding Products Custom wedding items including acrylic cake toppers, engraved tumblers, cutting boards, rescue knives, flask sets, heart ornaments, custom gobos, and personalized apparel.
• Promotional Products Branded merchandise and marketing materials including pens, koozies, tumblers, tech accessories, and custom apparel for businesses, schools, and events.
• Signage Services Custom signage solutions using ACM, Coroplast, and foam board materials for office spaces, events, and customer-facing environments.
• Apparel & Uniforms Branded clothing and uniform services for businesses including t-shirts, hats, and embroidered apparel to maintain professional appearance.
• Digital Printing High-quality digital printing services for various materials and applications supporting marketing and branding needs.
• Online Fundraising Stores Digital store platform for schools and organizations to sell fundraising items and merchandise online.
• Sports Awards by Sport Sport-specific award collections for Baseball, Basketball, Cheerleading, Football, Golf, Gymnastics, Hockey, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track & Field, Cross Country, Volleyball, Wrestling, and Lacrosse.
• Gifts Custom gift items including glassware, cutting boards, knives, wallets, ornaments, and luxury accessories for personal and professional gifting occasions.

Quantifiable outcome

• Fast turnaround - standard orders ship in 3-5 business days, custom items in 10-15 business days
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• ShopifycoreTechnology or IntegrationE-commerce platform provider powering bhiveawards.com online store. Provides the website infrastructure, shopping cart, payment processing, and order management system.
• UPScoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPrimary shipping carrier for domestic and international order fulfillment. Handles package delivery for all shipments from Tampa headquarters.
• Red Steam SportscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent/affiliated company. Contact email [email protected]. Online fundraising stores link to redsteamsports.com. Wedding contact: [email protected]. Returns contact: [email protected]. Also runs 'Online Fundraising Stores' service.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Crown Awards: One of the largest online retailers of trophies, plaques, medals, and custom awards in the US, with a similar direct-to-consumer e-commerce model and broad sports/corporate customer base. Directly comparable on product mix, customization options, and online ordering experience.
• Awards.com: Online awards and trophies retailer offering trophies, plaques, medals, and corporate recognition products with customization and engraving services. Operates a similar Shopify-style DTC storefront with comparable customer segments in sports, corporate, and education.
• Trophy Depot: E-commerce-focused trophies and awards retailer covering sports trophies, corporate awards, and engraving services. Direct competitor on SKU breadth, online configurator tooling, and school/league customer base.
• Marco Awards: Specialty awards and engraving company focused on custom recognition products, name badges, and plaques for corporate and institutional clients. Comparable on engraving-led service model and corporate customer mix.
• PlaqueMaker: Online custom plaque, award, and signage retailer with configurator-based ordering. Comparable on DTC customization platform, material range (wood, glass, metal), and small-business customer segment.
• Edco Awards & Specialties: Long-established awards and recognition retailer offering trophies, plaques, medals, and engraving services to schools, sports leagues, and corporations. Directly comparable on vertical breadth and engraving-led value proposition.
• Quality Logo Products: Online promotional products and custom merchandise retailer offering drinkware, awards, and branded gifts with decoration services. Comparable on drinkware, gift, and promotional product offerings that overlap with BHive's add-on modules.

Broad incumbents

• Balfour: Large, established recognition products company best known for class rings and graduation regalia, with a substantial trophy and awards business. Overlaps with BHive in school and athletic recognition but operates at vastly greater scale and brand recognition.
• Jostens: National incumbent in yearbooks, class rings, graduation products, and recognition awards serving schools and athletic programs. Competes indirectly with BHive in school-based sports and academic recognition but at a national scale.
• 4imprint: Large promotional products distributor offering branded merchandise, apparel, drinkware, and recognition items to businesses and organizations. Comparable on BHive's promotional products and drinkware lines but operates as a broad catalog player rather than a niche recognition specialist.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/bhiveawards
• Instagraminstagram.com/bhiveawards

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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