Employee recognition has gained immense importance over the years, and so has the need for a variety of awards. Some employers prefer the simple wooden plaques, while some others find the trophies and medals enticing and worthwhile. Some others may have a soft corner for crystal and glass awards.
Each one communicates the same message of recognition and appreciation, but in ways different from each other. Doesn’t a crystal award look more enticing than a wooden plaque?
The differences
Among the many materials used in awards, acrylic and crystal seem to have taken the first place. Although they seem similar from a distance, there’s a significant difference between these siblings. What’s more, many people perceive crystal awards to be pricier than the acrylic awards.
However, this is not always true. As a material, acrylic is easy to mold in various shapes and forms. Conversely, crystal requires more time and effort to be carved into the desired shape, design and form. This is the reason behind the escalated cost. However, for simple designs, the cost may be the same.
However, there are other differences too.
- Acrylic awards are lighter in weight and are therefore, easier for the receiver to hold, unlike the heavy-weight crystal awards.
- Although acrylic awards seem exactly like crystal awards from a distance, they sparkle and glitter lesser as light does not pass through them like crystal which sparkles and shines when light passes through it. Crystal awards therefore, look richer in appearance.
- Acrylic awards, although unbreakable; are subject to corrosion and wear and tear, unlike crystal, which is breakable but not subject to regular wear and tear.
The reputed awards supplier Ashworth Awards has both acrylic and crystal awards. What’s more, both of them can be customized and engraved in tune with your special requirements. For any of your award or recognition needs, contact the well established awards supplier at Ashowrthawards.com
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