Award Materials: How to Choose for Durability & Prestige

The Best Ways to Make Your Award Last Forever

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1.0 Why Your Material Choice Matters

Imagine you win a big award at work. You are very happy! You walk up to the stage and someone hands you a trophy. But as soon as you touch it, it feels light and cheap. It feels like plastic. Does that make you feel like a star? Probably not.

In Dubai, we love things that are high-quality. We want our awards to feel heavy and look beautiful. Choosing the right material is the most important part of making a trophy. The material tells the winner how much you value them. It also tells them if the award will stay pretty for a long time.

At TheAwardsDXB, we help you pick materials that look expensive (Prestige) and stay strong (Durability). This guide will help you understand your choices in simple words.

2.0 Crystal: The King of Prestige

When people think of a “fancy” award, they usually think of crystal. Crystal is a very clear and heavy type of glass. It is famous for its shine.

• Why it has Prestige: Crystal catches the light. It sparkles like a diamond on a desk. It is very clear, so you can see right through it. It feels very heavy in your hand, which makes it feel valuable.
• Special Features: At our shop in the UAE, we can put 3D pictures inside the crystal. This is something you can only do with high-quality crystal.

Crystal is the best choice if you want to say, “This is a very important and high-class award.”

3.0 Metal: The Symbol of Strength

Metal has been used for trophies for hundreds of years. Think of the gold medals at the Olympics! Metal is a classic choice that never goes out of style.

• Why it has Prestige: Metal can be shiny like a mirror or soft like brushed silk. Using gold, silver, or bronze colors makes people think of champions and winners.
• Special Features: Metal is very strong. You can shape it into tall cups or flat plaques for the wall. It feels solid and permanent.

If your company values strength and winning, metal is a great material to pick.

4.0 Wood: The Choice for Natural Beauty

More and more companies in Dubai are choosing wood for their awards. Wood is a natural material that comes from trees.

• Why it has Prestige: Wood looks very “bespoke” or custom-made. No two pieces of wood have the same grain. This means every award is a one-of-a-kind piece of art. It looks warm and honest.
• Special Features: Wood is very good for the planet. If you want to show that your company is “Green” and cares about nature, wood is the best choice.

Wood is perfect for long-service awards or “Green” company trophies.

5.0 Durability: Which Award Lasts Longest?

“Durability” is a big word that just means “how long it stays good.” You want your award to look new even after ten years.

1. Metal is the strongest: It will not break if it falls off a shelf. It might get a small scratch, but it stays in one piece.
2. Crystal is very tough against scratches: It is very hard to scratch crystal. However, if you drop it on a hard floor, it can crack or break. You must be careful with it.
3. Wood is very long-lasting: If you keep it dry, wood can last for a hundred years! It is very sturdy.

All three materials are much better than plastic. Plastic gets yellow and ugly over time. Crystal, metal, and wood stay beautiful for a lifetime.

6.0 Making the Big Decision

How do you pick? Ask yourself these simple questions:

• Is it for a fancy dinner? Pick Crystal. It sparkles under the hotel lights.
• Is it for a sports team? Pick Metal. It is strong and won’t break during the celebration.
• Is it for an eco-friendly office? Pick Wood. it shows you care about the Earth.
• Do you want to see a 3D logo inside? You must pick Crystal.

At TheAwardsDXB, we can even mix them! We can put a crystal top on a wooden base. This gives you the shine of crystal and the warmth of wood.

7.0 Conclusion: Quality You Can Feel

An award is a memory you can touch. When you pick a material like crystal, metal, or wood, you are making that memory strong and beautiful. You are telling your worker, “Your hard work is real, and it will be remembered.”

We are local makers in Dubai. We know which materials work best for the weather and the style of the UAE. We use the best machines to cut and engrave your trophies so they are perfect.

Are you ready to feel the quality of a real award? Visit theawardsdxb.com today and let’s pick the perfect material for your winners!

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Which material is the most expensive?

Usually, Crystal is the most expensive. This is because it is heavy and very clear. It also takes special machines and a long time to cut and polish. However, a big trophy made of high-quality Metal can also be a luxury choice.

2. Can crystal awards break easily?

Crystal is very strong and hard to scratch. But, like a glass cup, it can break if it falls on a hard floor. If you keep it on a desk or a shelf, it will stay perfect for many, many years. It is much stronger than cheap plastic.

3. Is wood a good choice for a modern office?

Yes! In 2026, wood is a very popular trend. It looks great in modern offices because it adds a natural and warm feel. Many “High-Tech” companies in Dubai use wood to show they care about the environment.

4. How do I clean my awards?

It is very easy!

• For Crystal: Use a soft cloth and a little bit of glass cleaner to keep it sparkling.
• For Metal: Use a dry, soft cloth to wipe away dust.
• For Wood: Just use a dry cloth. Do not use too much water on wood.

5. Can you mix different materials in one award?

Yes, we do this all the time! A popular choice is a Crystal top with a Metal plate sitting on a Wooden base. This makes the award look very unique and special. It gives you the “Prestige” of crystal and the “Durability” of wood and metal.

6. How long does it take to make these awards?

Because we are a local shop in Dubai, we are very fast! Most awards take just a few days. If you are in a big hurry, we can sometimes finish them even faster. You don’t have to wait weeks for shipping from another country.