Catalog trophy or fully custom trophy?
Crown Awards is a catalog awards company. Its custom trophies start from its own trophy parts: you pick a shape, figure, column or riser, and Crown prints your logo or artwork on the insert and engraves the plate. That is fast and inexpensive, and it is the right choice for a lot of orders.
A fully custom trophy is a different product. The shape itself is new: your mascot, a player’s celebration, a scale model of your product. It has to be designed and modeled first, then printed or cast and finished by hand, so it costs more and takes longer.
Crown Awards vs a custom trophy studio, side by side
| At a glance | Crown Awards | PrintAWorld |
|---|---|---|
| What is custom | Your logo or artwork on Crown’s stock inserts, columns and sculptures, with names engraved on the plate | The trophy itself: a figure, mascot, pose or object modeled from your sketch, photo or logo |
| Price per trophy | Custom insert trophies listed at $3.99–$119.99, most under $20 | $250–$750 painted resin (8–12 in.); $750–$2,000+ plated, gold or large; 16 inches and taller start at $1,500 |
| Design cost | Free artwork with the order | 3D modeling fee, $350 for most projects, paid once per design; the concept mockup is free |
| Minimum order | None stated on its custom trophy page | None; one trophy is a normal order |
| Approval | Color proof before production | Free concept mockup, then 3D model approval |
| Timing | Custom insert trophies ship within 24 hours of proof approval | Plan a month or more; ask about closer dates |
| Best for | Many matching trophies on a short timeline and a small budget | A trophy a league or company keeps and shows off for years |
Full PrintAWorld prices and three real projects are in how much a custom trophy costs.
Other alternatives to Crown Awards
- Another online catalog shop. Works the way Crown Awards does: stock trophy parts, engraved plates and logo inserts. Compare price, shipping and how the proof works.
- A local trophy shop. You can see samples, pick up in person and often get engraving done the same week. Most build from stock parts too.
- A bespoke award maker. Cast metal, crystal or art glass for flagship corporate and broadcast awards. Ask early about minimums and lead times, which vary widely.
- An independent maker on Etsy. Price, quality and timing vary by seller. Check reviews and ask whether they model from your reference or adapt an existing design.
- A 3D printing trophy studio. What PrintAWorld does: a new design for each project, printed in resin, painted or plated, on a base with engraved names, from $250.
When Crown Awards is the better choice
Choose a catalog shop when you need dozens of matching trophies for a few dollars each, a logo on a standard shape is enough, or the event is days away. Participation trophies for a youth league are a good example. We don’t sell stock trophies, and we will tell you if your order is a better fit for one.
When a fully custom trophy is worth it
- A league trophy that changes hands. A fantasy football or league trophy built around an inside joke, with nameplates for every season.
- A company award people keep. Your mascot, product or logo as the trophy itself, in your brand colors.
- A trophy for photos and press. A large, one-of-a-kind piece handed over on stage or on the field.
Many groups do both: one custom champion trophy and stock awards for everyone else, or one custom design reused across categories with a different name on each.
Common questions about Crown Awards alternatives
What is a good alternative to Crown Awards for a custom trophy?
If you want the trophy itself to be custom, such as a sculpted mascot, a player’s pose or your product in miniature, use a custom trophy studio. PrintAWorld designs and 3D prints one-of-a-kind trophies in New York from $250 each, plus a one-time modeling fee ($350 for most projects), with no minimum and delivery anywhere in the U.S.
Can Crown Awards make a fully custom trophy?
Crown Awards’ custom trophy page describes putting your logo or artwork on its own inserts, columns and sculptures, with free artwork and a color proof. Its home page also mentions a Custom Department that works with organizations on custom awards. Neither page describes sculpting a new trophy shape for each order, so if that is what you need, ask Crown directly.
How much more does a fully custom trophy cost?
Crown Awards lists custom insert trophies at $3.99–$119.99, most under $20. A fully custom 3D printed trophy at PrintAWorld costs $250–$750 in painted resin at 8–12 inches, or $750–$2,000+ plated, gold or large, plus a one-time modeling fee per design, $350 for most projects. Plating adds a metal surface over the resin; the trophy is not solid metal.
How long does a fully custom trophy take?
Plan a month or more for the mockup, model approval and finishing. Ten matching corporate awards shipped 17 days after the client approved the design. If your date is closer, ask: we will say what size and finish fit the time.
Can I order just one custom trophy?
Yes. There is no minimum, and one trophy is a normal order. For a set of the same design, the modeling fee is paid once, not per trophy.
Is PrintAWorld part of Crown Awards?
No. PrintAWorld is an independent fabrication studio in New York and is not affiliated with Crown Awards.