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Custom award pins are lapel pins created to recognize achievement and excellence. Broader than years of service pins, award pins cover everything from academic honors and volunteer recognition to safety milestones, sales achievements, leadership awards, and scouting or club accomplishments — any moment worth celebrating with something people can wear.
Most award pins are produced as soft enamel pins, which reproduce logos, crests, and emblems in vibrant color with crisp raised-metal borders. For a more formal, all-metal look, die struck pins convey tradition and prestige — a popular choice for honor societies and leadership awards.
Award pins are popular across many industries: schools (honor roll, perfect attendance, academic teams), nonprofits (volunteer hours, donor recognition), corporate (safety records, sales targets, top performers), sports (MVP, all-star, championship), and scouts or civic groups. The same program can scale from a handful of leadership awards to thousands of annual recognition pins.
For bulk recognition programs, keep designs simple and bold so they read clearly at any size, and add number guards or year bars for awards that repeat annually. Starting at 100 units with 7-10 business day production and free priority air shipping, award pins pair naturally with employee recognition pins and years of service pins to build a complete recognition lineup.
Most award pins are made as soft enamel pins — a precise five-step process that keeps emblems sharp and colors vibrant across an entire recognition program.
Your award emblem or logo is converted into a custom metal die. Our art team provides a free proof before anything is produced.
The die strikes an iron or brass blank under high pressure, forming raised metal borders and recessed areas for color.
Each recessed area is filled with brand-matched enamel — up to 7 colors at no extra charge to match school, team, or company colors.
Pins are baked to harden the enamel, locking in colors that stay bright on a lapel, sash, or display case for years.
Your chosen plating is applied and each pin is inspected for quality before shipping — ready to present at your next ceremony.
| Feature | Soft Enamel Most Popular |
Die Struck | Cloisonné |
|---|---|---|---|
| Color | Up to 7 free colors | No enamel — all metal | Up to 7 free colors |
| Surface | Textured — raised metal lines | Raised polished / recessed sandblasted | Smooth — polished flush |
| Look | Vibrant, dimensional | Classic, formal metal | Jewelry-quality, premium |
| Cost | Low | Lowest | Higher |
| Production Time | 7-10 business days | 7-10 business days | 7-10 business days |
| Best For | Events, trading pins, promotional | Corporate, military, government, awards | Corporate awards, long-term wear |
Want a different style? Check out our soft enamel pins, die struck pins or cloisonné pins.
| Available Sizes | 0.75" to 2" (most popular: 1" and 1.25") |
|---|---|
| Base Material | Die-struck iron or brass |
| Plating Options | Gold, silver, copper, black nickel, black metal, antique gold, antique silver, antique copper, dual plating |
| Colors Included | Up to 7 at no extra charge |
| Annual Add-Ons | Number guards and year bars for awards that repeat each year |
| Minimum Order | 100 units |
| Production Time | 7-10 business days |
| Shipping | Free priority air shipping to the US |
| Attachment Options | Rubber clutch, butterfly clutch, deluxe clutch, jewelry clutch, magnetic back, safety pin |
What are custom award pins?
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Custom award pins are lapel pins created to recognize achievement and excellence — safety milestones, sales targets, academic honors, volunteer hours, leadership, and scouting or club accomplishments. Your logo or emblem is reproduced in vibrant soft enamel with crisp metal borders. They’re a flexible, affordable way to make recognition something people are proud to wear.
What's the difference between award pins and years of service pins?
Answer
Award pins recognize a broad range of achievements — performance, safety, academics, volunteering, and more. Years of service pins are a specific type of award pin focused on tenure milestones (1, 5, 10, 20+ years). Most recognition programs use both together.
What is the minimum order for award pins?
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The minimum order is 100 units. Larger orders lower your per-unit price — check our pricing page for volume discounts. Production takes 7-10 business days, and shipping to the US is free.
What design upgrades work best for annual award programs?
Answer
For recognition that repeats each year, add number guards or year bars to a single base design so one award scales across multiple years without a new die. Keep bulk-program artwork simple and bold so it reads clearly at any size. Every pin includes up to 7 enamel colors at no extra charge.
What are popular uses for award pins?
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Award pins are used across schools (honor roll, perfect attendance, academic teams), nonprofits (volunteer hours, donor recognition), corporate (safety records, sales targets, top performers), sports (MVP, all-star, championships), and scout or civic groups. The same program can scale from a handful of leadership awards to thousands of annual recognition pins.
How do I get started on my project?
Answer
You can fill out a quote form on any of our product pages or while looking at photos in the gallery! This allows you to choose your favorite design features, leave notes for our designers, and upload any reference images you may have. Alternatively, our team would be happy to help by phone or email using the contact methods below.
We can also assist you via phone, text, or email.
Email: info@lapelpinsplus.com
Phone: +1-800-252-0904
Text: +1-800-252-0904
What is the minimum order quantity?
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Minimums vary by product:
Larger orders lower your per-unit price. Check out our pricing page to learn more.
What are the production times?
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Production times will vary depending on the type of custom product you order, and the complexity of your design. For the most accurate information, ask your sales representative for an estimated turnaround time. The details listed below should be used as a general rule of thumb for production times and do not include shipping time:
How do I place my order once the final proof is approved?
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You can place your order over the phone or online through our secure payment portal. Have your Quote Number ready and double-check that the proof assigned to that Quote Number matches the proof you would like to purchase.
Click here to find your quote and pay online, or follow the “Order This Quote” link sent to your email with your proof.
To pay by phone, call +1-800-252-0904.
Are there any discounts?
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We offer discounted pricing based on the number of custom products in your order. The more you order, the less you will pay per unit. Check out our pricing page for more detailed information on pricing for all of our custom products!
Build a complete recognition program with these related pins and coins.
Award pins recognize achievement wherever excellence deserves to be seen — across companies, schools, nonprofits, and teams.
Reward safety records, sales targets, and top performers with a pin that makes the achievement visible on the floor. Bold, simple designs scale cleanly across large programs and pair with broader employee recognition efforts.
Browse Employee Recognition Pins arrow_forwardAnnual recognition is easy to sustain with award pins — add number guards or year bars so a single base design covers each new milestone. For dedicated tenure awards, see our years of service pins.
Browse Years of Service Pins arrow_forwardHonor roll, perfect attendance, volunteer hours, scout ranks, and club accomplishments all earn a pin students and members keep for years. Soft enamel brings school and organization colors to life. Explore our school pins for student recognition.
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