Award plaques
Employee, volunteer and partner plaques with a name and a citation.
Plaques & plates / engraved in New York
Custom plaques, engraved brass plates and trophy plates, made in NYC.
PrintAWorld engraves custom plaques in New York: recognition and dedication plaques, brass name plates, trophy plates and donor walls, in brass, stainless steel, anodized aluminum and wood. Send the text, or a plate to replace. Engraving is a $75 setup plus $10–$25 per small plate and $45–$65 per plaque; plaque blanks and mounting are quoted per project.
Plates that last
Plaque engraving and brass plates, done to match.
The laser engraves the text into the metal, so it doesn’t wear off a plaque that gets touched or cleaned. Brass, steel, black or gold aluminum and wood all work.
Adding a name to a trophy or a donor wall? Send a photo of an existing plate and we match the size, font and finish.
Plaque ideas
01 / THE IDEASDedication plaques, trophy plates and donor walls.
A brass dedication plaque
Name plates for trophies
A matching donor wall
AI-generated mockups. They show the kind of plaque we make, not past client projects.
What they are for
02 / THE USESRecognition, dedication and name plates.
Dedication plaques
Building, room and bench dedications in thick brass or steel.
Trophy and name plates
This year’s champion added to a perpetual trophy, matched to the old plates.
Donor walls
A set of matching plates, and new names added each year.
Memorial plaques
A name, dates and a few words, for a bench, a tree or a wall.
From our studio
03 / OUR WORKReal engraving from our New York studio.
Coasters, stainless steel and leather engraved for clients. The same lasers make every item on this page.
Engraved coasters
Engraved stainless steel
Engraved leather
Materials
04 / THE MATERIALBrass plates, metal plaques and wood.
Brass
Polished or brushed brass plates, engraved dark on our MOPA laser.
Stainless steel
Brushed steel for plaques outdoors or in busy spaces.
Anodized aluminum
Black, gold or silver aluminum plates that engrave in bright contrast.
Wood
Walnut and maple plaques and backboards, engraved up to 48 × 36 inches.
How it works
05 / THE PROCESSFrom your text to a mounted plaque.
Standard lead time is 2–3 weeks. Metal plates are engraved up to 8 × 8 inches.
Send the text and size
The wording, the size, the material, or a photo of a plate to match.
Approve a proof
We lay out the plaque and send a proof to check every word.
We engrave
Engraved, cleaned and mounted on the backboard if you ordered one.
Ready to hang
Shipped with mounting hardware, or picked up in NYC.
Pricing
06 / THE PRICEPlaque engraving pricing, per piece.
Engraving setup$75
Once per job, plus per-piece engraving.
What sets the price
Engraving, small plates$10–$25 per piece
Engraving, plaques$45–$65 per piece
Engraving, large signs$100+ per piece
Plaque blanks and backboardsQuoted per project
RushCase by case
Laser engraving is a $75 setup per job plus $45–$65 per piece for medium items. Small trophy and name plates are $10–$25 per piece, large signs $100+ per piece. Blanks, backboards and mounting are quoted per project. Ask for several quantities and we price each one.
Price my plaques
Send what you have. We’ll reply with a written quote for each quantity, with no payment needed to ask.
Plates that match
Add a name every year, in the same style.
We keep your layout, so next year’s trophy plate or donor name matches this year’s.
Bring your trophy or plaque to the studio, or send the plate, and we engrave and return it.
Plan a plaque orderFrom client emails
What our clients wrote to us.
Our clients rarely leave online reviews, so these are from the emails they sent us after their projects, quoted as written.
“They look amazing! Thanks so much Vince and Jerry for making this happen. Really appreciate the timeliness and will definitely be reaching out for more projects in the future!”
“The cards look great! Thank you again for your partnership and we’ll be sure to keep you in mind for future printing needs.”
“I received the delivery - thanks so much! I love the one that is matte.”
Before you order
Plaque engraving questions, answered.
How much does plaque engraving cost?
Laser engraving is a $75 setup per job plus $45–$65 per piece for medium items. Small trophy and name plates are $10–$25 per piece, large signs $100+ per piece. Blanks, backboards and mounting are quoted per project. Ask for several quantities and we price each one.
Can you engrave a plate for an existing trophy?
Yes. Send a photo and the size of an existing plate and we match it. Yes. Ship or drop off your trophy or plate at our New York studio. Send a spare or two if you can, so we test the engraving before the run.
Can you engrave brass plates?
Yes. We engrave polished and brushed brass on our MOPA metal laser, with a dark, permanent mark.
How big can a plaque be?
Metal plates are engraved up to 8 × 8 inches; wood plaques up to 48 × 36 inches. Larger plaques can be made from several plates.
Is there a minimum order?
No. One plaque is fine. The $75 setup is charged once per job, so a larger run costs less per piece.
How long does it take?
Standard laser engraving lead time is 2–3 weeks after the items reach us, plus shipping. Tell us the ceremony or unveiling date. Rush jobs are possible case by case; tell us your in-hand date.
Do you ship?
Yes, anywhere in the United States, or pickup from our studios in Glendale, Queens or Brooklyn by appointment. Mailing each piece to a different address is quoted per project.
Start your order
Tell us about your plaque.
Send the text, the size, the material and how many. We’ll reply with a proof and a written quote.
Get a plaque quoteWhat to send
- The exact wording
- Size and material, or a photo of a plate to match
- How many plaques or plates
- Your in-hand date and delivery ZIP
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