Recognition Awards & Trophies

What Recognition Awards & Trophies does

Recognition Awards & Trophies is a privately held Pennsylvania corporation operating as a direct-to-consumer e-commerce retailer of physical recognition products. The company sells trophies, medals, plaques, acrylic and glass awards, resin sculptures, championship belts and rings, clocks, cups, giftware, and military/service awards through its own website at recognitionpgh.com. Its catalog of approximately 1,169 SKUs spans 17 product categories with notable depth in sports-specific items — medals covering 21 athletic disciplines and 349 resin figurine variants — positioning it as a one-stop shop for tournament and league organizers. The business is headquartered at 1105 Fifth Avenue, Coraopolis, Pennsylvania, and runs on a 5-employee operational footprint with no disclosed proprietary technology, API, or platform architecture; the storefront appears to be a conventional e-commerce build.

The company's revenue model is straightforward unit-pricing on one-time transactions, with volume-based tiered discounts incentivizing bulk orders. Pricing examples range from $0.99 per chenille pin at 500+ units to $304.56 for a large victory cup, with engraving available as a paid add-on. Customer segments are vertically oriented across youth and adult sports organizations, corporate and business organizations, educational institutions, and military/service organizations — each procuring recognition items for tournaments, employee milestones, academic achievements, or service commendations. Distribution is exclusively direct via the e-commerce storefront with shipping; the company markets through SEO-optimized category browsing rather than paid channels or third-party marketplaces.

The company is a small, stable, privately held corporation with no disclosed funding rounds, no parent company, no subsidiaries, no partnerships, no M&A activity, and no management team bios surfaced in the input. Operating geographies are restricted to a Pennsylvania service footprint. The business has no AI, SaaS, or software component — it is a traditional physical-goods retailer with a digital sales channel. Limited information exists on founding date, revenue, and headcount trends, though the 5-employee count and absence of any expansion signals suggest a mature, steady-state small business rather than a high-growth venture.

Name

Recognition Awards & Trophies

Legal name

Recognition Awards & Trophies, Inc.

Website

https://recognitionpgh.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Recognition Awards & Trophies is a Coraopolis, Pennsylvania-based direct-to-consumer e-commerce retailer selling approximately 1,169 SKUs of trophies, medals, plaques, and recognition awards to sports organizations, corporate clients, schools, and military/service groups via volume-based unit pricing.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Awards and Recognition Products

NAICS

Gift, Novelty, and Souvenir Retailers (459420), Gift, Novelty, and Souvenir Retailers (45942), Sporting Goods, Hobby, Musical Instrument, Book, and Miscellaneous Retailers (459)

SIC

Retail-Miscellaneous Retail (5900), Coating, Engraving & Allied Services (3470)

akta.pro primary industry

Branded Merchandise & Corporate Gifts (BPAFAMAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Trade Show Giveaways & Event Premiums (BPAFAMAG)

Keywords

• Recognition awards retailer
• Custom trophies medals
• Engraved plaques supplier
• Sports championship awards
• Corporate recognition gifts

Headquarters

HQ city

Coraopolis

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

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: The company generates revenue through the direct sale of recognition products including trophies, medals, plaques, acrylics, glass awards, resin sculptures, and related items. Sales are primarily one-time transactions with quantity-based volume discounts. The business operates on a unit pricing model with tiered pricing based on order quantity.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Recognition Awards & Trophies, Inc. is a direct-to-consumer e-commerce retailer selling a catalog of 1,169 physical recognition products across 17 categories including acrylic awards, trophies, medals, plaques, glass awards, resin sculptures, cast metal plaques, clocks, cups, belts/chains/rings, giftware, and military & service awards. The company also offers engraving services for customization and operates a single Pennsylvania-based headquarters serving customers nationwide through its online storefront with volume-based pricing.

Product overview

Recognition Awards & Trophies is a traditional awards and trophies e-commerce retailer offering a comprehensive catalog of over 1,169 recognition products. The product portfolio includes core categories: Acrylics (88 products), Trophies (T100-T1500 series), Medals (225 products across 21 sports), Plaques (94 products), Glass Awards (193 products), Resin Sculptures (349 products), Cast Metal Plaques, Clocks, Corporate Awards, Cups, Desk Items, Engraving Services, Giftware (43 items), Military & Service Awards (74 products), Ribbons, and Specialty Items. The company operates as a straightforward e-commerce catalog without a unified platform architecture—no SaaS, API, or modular product system. Products are primarily physical awards and recognition items with customization through engraving services, sold directly to consumers and organizations for sports, academic, corporate, and military recognition events.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Trophies Trophy products for sports competitions, corporate recognition, and achievement awards. Available in multiple sizes (e.g., T1455 at $22.36, T1518 at $46.68 at 100+ units) with optional engraving and center plaques. Intended for schools, leagues, clubs, and organizations.
• Medals Recognition medals covering 21 sports disciplines (Baseball/Softball, Basketball, Bowling, Cheerleading, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track & Field, Volleyball, Wrestling, etc.) plus academic, victory, and place medals. Available in various styles (Diamond Cut, Shield, XR, Die-Cast, Wreath, Galaxy) at unit pricing with quantity discounts.
• Plaques Recognition plaques in Acrylic, Certificate/Photo, Framed, Laminated, Leatherette, Perpetual, Piano Finish, Service, and Traditional styles. Includes walnut plaques with Florentine plate (P1397-P1399 series from $72.54 to $94.86). Intended for corporate, educational, and service recognition.
• Acrylic Awards Acrylic recognition awards including Contemporary, Desk Items, Plaques, Reflective, Rosewood, and Value subcategories. Intended for corporate and personal recognition needs.
• Glass Awards Glass recognition awards including Art Glass, Contemporary, Desk Items, Drinkware, Optic Crystal, Perpetual, Sports, and Vases/Bowls/Cups subcategories. Includes Victory Cup glass (534 Small 8"H at $250.26). Intended for premium corporate and achievement recognition.
• Resin Sculptures Resin sculpture awards for sports (Baseball/Softball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Hockey, Soccer, Volleyball, Wrestling, etc.), academic, Pinewood Derby, victory, and unique figurine themes. Largest product category in the catalog.
• Military & Service Awards Formal recognition awards for military, police, fire, and community service organizations. Includes Eagles, Fire & Police, and Military themed designs. Intended for government and service organization buyers.
• Belts, Chains, Coins & Rings Championship belts, chains, coins, and rings for high-level recognition events. Includes Champion Star Ring (EXP-BRG series at $14.31 at 200+), Champion Torch Ring, World Class Ring, Epic Ring, and Legacy Slot Ring. Intended for championship and tournament winners.
• Cast Metal Plaques Cast metal plaques in Aluminum, Bronze, and Zinc materials for permanent recognition installations. Intended for building dedications, donor walls, and institutional recognition.
• Clocks Recognition clocks for award presentations and corporate recognition. Intended for service anniversaries, retirement gifts, and executive recognition.
• Corporate Awards Awards designed for corporate recognition and business achievements. Curated selection for business and professional recognition needs.
• Cups Award cups including Italian, Metal, and Plastic varieties. Includes World Class Cup (6012 Small 11"H at $146.76, 6013 Large 13"H at $195.12 at 25-99 units). Intended for tournament winners and championship events.
• Giftware Engraveable gift items including Bake Pans, BBQ Sets, Beverage Holders, Bottle Openers, Coasters, Cutting Boards, Decanter Sets, Flasks, Humidors, Insulated Tumblers, Water Bottles, Wind Chimes, and Wine Sets. Intended for personalized gift and recognition use.
• Specialty Items Specialty recognition items including Certificate Holders, Chenille Pins, and Sports Cases. Includes Softball Display Case QB6 ($17.94) and Premium Mirrored Football Display Case DCM-FTBL ($116.81).
• Desk Items Desk accessories and items for recognition including engraveable pieces. Intended for executive and professional recognition gifts.
• Engraving Services Engraving services for personalization of recognition products including Engraved Plates and Name Tags. Available as an add-on for additional fees (e.g., $0.75 extra for medal engraving).
• Ribbons Recognition ribbons for awards and events. Intended for tournament, competition, and event participation recognition.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights1 record

Direct peers

• Crown Awards: Large online direct-to-consumer retailer of trophies, medals, plaques, and recognition awards serving sports leagues, schools, and corporations. Closest comparable by product mix, model, and target buyer.
• Awards.com: Online specialty retailer of trophies, awards, and personalized plaques, also offering engraving and customization. Direct e-commerce competitor serving the same SMB and organizational buyer.
• EDCO Awards & Specialties: Long-established trophies, awards, and recognition products retailer with deep catalog across sports, academic, and corporate recognition. Directly comparable in product scope and customer segments.
• All American Awards: Specialty retailer of trophies, medals, and plaques serving schools, leagues, and businesses. Mirrors the target verticals (sports, academic, corporate) and e-commerce-led delivery.
• Trophy Awards: E-commerce-first awards and trophies retailer with engraving and customization services. Highly comparable in catalog breadth and direct-to-consumer fulfillment model.
• Crystal Awards: Specialty retailer of glass, crystal, and acrylic awards with engraving and personalization. Comparable in product mix, especially the 193-product glass category carried by the subject.
• The Trophy Store: E-commerce trophy and award retailer offering medals, plaques, and engraving with volume-based pricing—structurally similar in catalog approach and SMB buyer focus.
• Trophies & Awards Plus: Online retailer focused on trophies, plaques, medals, and corporate awards with engraving services. Closely matches the core offering and customization-driven model.

Broad incumbents

• Successories: Established corporate recognition, awards, and motivational products retailer with broader portfolio including apparel and plaques. Comparable on the corporate awards vertical with larger brand reach.

Emerging players

• Discount Trophy Shop: Smaller e-commerce player focused on budget trophies and medals for youth and amateur sports leagues. Directly comparable on price-sensitive amateur sports positioning.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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