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Personalized Laser Engraved Gifts: Celebrate Mother's Day with All Star Awards & Ad SpecialtiesMother's Day is approaching, and it's the perfect time to show appreciation for the special women in our lives. This year, consider giving a gift that goes beyond the ordinary – a personalized, laser-engraved item from All Star Awards & Ad Specialties in ..

Expressing Love and Appreciation through a Trophy: A Unique Valentine's Day Gift IdeaValentine's Day is a special day that is dedicated to celebrating love and affection. It's a day when people express their feelings to their loved ones through gifts, flowers, and heartfelt messages. But what if you want to give something unique and meaningful on V..

Screen printing is a printing technique that involves pressing ink through a fine mesh screen onto a substrate, such as fabric, paper, or plastic.The process typically involves the following steps:Preparation: The screen is coated with a light-sensitive emulsion and exposed to a positive image of the design to be printed. The emulsion hardens where..

Fantasy Football Trophies are a Great Way to Celebrate Your Team Win!Fantasy football trophies are a fun and unique way to add excitement to your fantasy football league. These trophies are typically awarded to the league champion at the end of the season, and can range from simple plaques to elaborate, customized trophies.One popular type of fanta..

There are several benefits to using perpetual plaques for ongoing recognition and awards.Perpetual plaques are a type of award or recognition plaque that is designed to be updated and modified over time. They are often used to recognize and honor the achievements of employees, students, or others on an ongoing basis.Perpetual plaques typically cons..

Acrylic awards are a popular choice for recognizing and honoring employees, students, and others for their achievements and contributions. Here are some of the key benefits of using acrylic awards:Customization: One of the major benefits of acrylic awards is the ability to customize them to meet specific needs and preferences. Acrylic is a versatil..

The award industry is constantly evolving, with new trends emerging all the time. Here are a few of the most notable trends in the award industry for 2023:Personalization: One trend that is gaining popularity is the use of personalized awards. Rather than giving out generic trophies or plaques, companies are opting for more unique and personalized ..

A recent study finds Personalized Holiday Gifts are More Popular than Big-Box Store If you want to make a lasting impression when giving someone a gift for the holidays, you may want to steer clear of regular store bought items and instead think of something personal.According to a United States survey, more Americans would rather receive something..

Winter is a great time to promote your business and engage with your customers, and there are a variety of promotional items that can help you do just that. From practical items that people can use during the colder months, to fun and festive decorations, there are plenty of options to choose from. Here are some ideas for winter promotional items t..

As we wrap up what has been yet another challenging year in small business, we would like to share a message of gratitude with you. We are thankful for the partnership that All Star shares with you and your organization.  All Star exists only because of you and we don't take that for granted.  In May of 2021, we celebrated 44 years of helping you “..

There are many ways employees can be appreciated and recognized. However, there are two main divisions; top-down and peer-to-peer.Top-Down RecognitionHere, the manager or supervisor witnesses the employees contributions. Examples are:Employee Appreciation Trophies & Awards — It is in recognition of an employees contribution and support to an organi..

Is Giving a Trophy or Award for Employee of The Month a Good Idea?A recent survey showed that HR leaders see employee retention, employee turnover, and culture management as top workforce management challenges. These challenges drive companies to be more aware of how to show appreciation towards their employees’ hard work as well as how to help the..