Custom Trophy Plates Personalised Recognition That Makes a Statement

Learn about Custom Trophy Plates and how to order from Self-Inking Stamps Ltd. We believe that every award should reflect the significance of the achievement it celebrates. Whether it’s a school sports day in Whangārei, a corporate milestone in Wellington, or a community recognition in Invercargill, our custom-made trophy plates are designed to honour excellence with style and precision.

What is a Custom Trophy Plate?

A trophy plate is a custom plaque affixed to a trophy, engraved with details such as the recipient’s name, the award title, and the date. These plates are used globally—from New Zealand to the UK, USA, Australia, and beyond—to commemorate achievements in sports, academics, corporate success, and community service.

Premium Acrylic with Stunning Effects

We generally use Trotec 1.6mm two-layer acrylic, a premium material known for its durability and visual appeal. Available in a variety of colours—including metal effect gold and black, brushed aluminium, and bronze—this acrylic features a thin top layer that is laser-engraved to reveal the contrasting backing layer beneath.

This engraving process creates crisp, high-contrast text and images. You can even see the backing colour along the edges of the plate, giving it a distinctive, high-quality finish that stands out on any trophy.

Fully Customisable – Any Shape, Any Size

Our trophy plates can be any shape you can imagine—from classic rectangles to intricate silhouettes with cut-outs. We support most font types, logos, and image shapes, and can produce plates up to a massive 800mm by 500mm.

Need easy installation? We offer double-sided tape on the back, ready to stick directly onto your trophy.

Design Consultation – We Work With You

We collaborate with you to ensure your design is perfect before engraving. When planning your trophy plate, consider:

• Who is giving the award (e.g., organisation, sponsor)
• Who is receiving it (individual, team, department)
• Why it’s being awarded (achievement, participation, excellence)
• When it’s being awarded (event name, date)

We’ll help you choose the right font, layout, and spacing to ensure your message is clear and elegant. Serif fonts like Times New Roman offer a traditional look, while sans-serif fonts like Helvetica provide modern clarity.

Getting the Size Right

To ensure a perfect fit, we need the exact dimensions of your plaque in millimetres—both width and height. Measure the space on your trophy or award base to determine the correct size. This ensures your plate fits seamlessly and looks professionally finished.

Image Requirements

For logos or graphics, the best format is a vector file (.SVG, .EPS, .AI). These scale cleanly and allow for precise engraving. If you’re supplying a raster image, ensure it’s at least 300dpi. Our designer will inspect the image to ensure line thickness meets engraving standards so every detail is visible.

From One to Hundreds

Whether you need a single plate or hundreds, we’ve got you covered. You can order identical plates or individualised ones for each recipient. Yes, we offer bulk pricing for larger orders.

Fast Nationwide Shipping

We ship via NZPost to every corner of New Zealand—from Auckland to Ashburton, Gisborne to Greymouth, and everywhere in between. Most orders completed and delivered within 3–5 working days, and often arrive the next working day after dispatch. All parcels include tracking, so you can follow your order’s journey.

Save on Shipping – Mount It Yourself

Once your custom trophy plate arrives, you can mount it directly onto your trophy. This saves you the cost and hassle of shipping the trophy to us and back—and reduces the risk of damage. The plate is compact and ships in a low-cost courier bag.

Plan Ahead – Avoid Last-Minute Stress

Timing is critical, especially during busy seasons like school prize-giving or sports tournaments. From the moment recipients are chosen to the date of the ceremony, allow enough time for design, approval, production, and shipping. Rushing increases the risk of errors and delays.

For multiple plates, we recommend using Spreadsheet or Text documents to list names and details. This helps reduce spelling errors, streamlines the design process, and lowers setup costs.

By the way, ask us about engraving a clear acrylic trophy for your next award presentation.

Yes, we can laser engrave awards and trophies made from untreated wood, acrylic, glass, and crystal—as long as they have a flat engravable surface and can be safely shipped to us. Please Note: We cannot engrave bare metals.

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