Trophies Everywhere

No event seems perfect without a trophy distribution program in the modern corporate world. Sports are addicted to various trophies right from the beginning. Academia and media are greatly relying on various awards.

What Is Trophy & How Worth Is It?

According to Wikipedia, in 1550, the word trophy was coined in England. However, trophies and various awards are firmly associated with lifetime achievements. Be it a war, hunting, or competition; trophy lets you commemorate that for a lifetime. The trophy can act as solid evidence of triumph, bravery, and flairs you have achieved in your life. The trophy is the right symbol of taking pride in any achievement in contemporary contexts. 

A Brief History of Trophy and Some Facts

During the ancient Olympic games, a laurel wreath of twisted olive oil branch awarded to winners of the games. Later on, Greeks had introduced victory cups as trophies.

Originally, in medieval times, Methodist church was arranging a loving feast for the community. People were enjoying meals and drinks in the feast. The drinks passed around, and the Ox-eye handle design found suitable for the same purpose. 

The French people followed the same tradition during the toasts at the wedding. Thus, cup-shaped trophies became the norm since then in the world of sports, and elsewhere you need to mention any award.

The Davis Cup, Stanley Cup, America's Cup, and other World Cups are ideal examples of the cup-shaped trophies. 

In ancient Rome, money was the prize whereas Greece Olympic Games winners were receiving tripod vase, bronze shield, and silver cup-like trophies. Carlisle Bells are a famous example of trophies for a horse race in the 1600s. 

Top Ten Lifetime Achievement Trophies in the World History

let’s see the top ten oldest sports trophies in brief.

Carlisle Bells

Carlisle Bells

It was first awarded in 1599 for champions of a horse race held for some 400 years between Carlisle, Cumbria, and England.

Scorton Silver Arrow

Scorton Silver Arrow

The society of Archers in the Scorton village in Yorkshire, England founded Silver Arrow competition around 1973.

Royal Musselburgh Old Club Cup

Royal Musselburgh Old Club Cup

Old Club Cup was created and awarded in 1774 to the golf winners in Scotland. However, Royal Musselburgh Golf Club is the oldest society and the old club cup trophy is still the oldest competition played today. 

America’s Cup

America’s Cup

It was first awarded in 1854 in Isle of Wight, England for Yacht race. 

Wimbledon Trophy

Wimbledon Trophy

It is the most prestigious tennis trophy, which was first awarded in 1877 in Men’s Single tennis competition in Wimbledon, London, England.

Ashes Urn

Ashes Urn

It is a prestigious award in the cricket game. In 1882, it was created in Sunbury, Australia. It is a playful representation of the cricket rivalry between England and Australia. 

Stanley Cup

Stanley Cup


It is one of the oldest professional sports trophies in North America. It was first created in Canada in 1892 and awarded in 1893 for the hockey championship.

Achievement Trophies Today

Academic Achievement Trophies:

Academic institutions like universities, colleges, and schools are distributing lifetime achievement trophies and awards on appropriate occasions. They used to offer trophies made of precious metals like gold, silver, and seldom embedded diamonds.

However, for annual functions and routine awards, they use acrylic, resin, and wood-like comparatively cheaper material to match the budget. Olympia in Australia is offering a variety of academic lifetime achievement trophies.

Emblem of an image of the academic objects makes it perfect for getting clues for what it is made. You can order in the required size and customize the entire design as per the norms of your institute.

Academic 'Lynx' Resin

Academic 'Lynx' Resin Trophy

Achievement Star Resin

Achievement Star Resin Trophy

The star resin trophy with text and logo clarify the aim behind the trophy. You can place your logo or image and engrave details on the plate at the base.

Corporate Achievement Trophies:

Trophies and awards are a buzz in the corporate world. Trophy proved an inspiration engine in various organizations, companies, and brands, business houses. The corporate world is arranging different achievement programs for the bottom to the top level of employees. Here, achievement trophies are fuelling the growth of businesses with a little investment against the big returns. Olympia is experiencing tremendous demands for a variety of achievement trophies with innovative concepts along with traditional designs.

 

Sales award is common in the corporate and business world. Olympia offers an attractive design for the sales trophy. It has silver or gold holder and strawberry wooden base with a matching plate to engrave details.

Sales Award Silver

Sales Award Silver/Gold 2" Holder, Strawberry Base

Stiletto Award

The Stiletto Award for Achievement - Polka Dot Pattern

You may think it a business niche-specific trophy, but it conveys an achievement message directly to the recipients and audience. Olympia has stunningly beautiful designs and patterns like polka dot pattern & cheetah pattern.

Sports Achievement Trophies:

We already have seen some big and oldest trophies prevailing in the sports world. Those are the pricey and only top level of clubs, or global sports bodies can afford it. Regional, local and different levels of institutions need cheaper alternatives. Olympia has a big inventory to meet those requirements beautifully. 

 

A victory figurine is the trophy industry standard to represent achievements in the sports of all kinds. The gold metal used for the creation of a victory figurine and set on a black crystal base makes it eye-grabbing. 

Gold-Metal Victory

Gold-Metal Victory Figure on Black Crystal Base

Large Achievement

Large Achievement Red/Gold Trophy, Black Base

The half part is red and half is in a golden color. It makes trophy attention-grabbing and eye-soothing at the same time. A symbolic figure is a norm in the world of sports and a large achievement trophy on black mage looks magnificent.

A Perfect Destination for Achievement Trophies:

Olympia is a perfect destination to buy various types of achievement trophies for your different needs. You can ask for customization to meet your custom needs. Engraving, on-time delivery, and post-buying services are excellent here.