Top 10 Favorite Designs from “Flip it Friday”

Flip it Friday, our weekly email, is all about fresh, pitchable inspiration. Since this subscription-based sales tool launched in 2025, we’ve featured a lot of designs that really wowed! Here are our 10 favorite designs from the past year, including those in some of our newer substrates. We hope you love the breadth of design and customization options as much as we do, and that they help spark ideas for your customers and show them what’s possible.

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IT Malibu Award (5803) Colorful and modern, it’s a perfect fit for the ones who keep everything running smoothly.	For IT Professionals Day (or any day), serve up appreciation for the tech wizards who keep their systems secure and tech trouble free. Custom-designed awards themed for these experts help upgrade moral and reinforce that their contributions aren’t lost in the cloud of everyday work! Optical Crystal Imprints Shown: Deep Etch with Color Fill and Illumachrome™

Safety Causeway Award (10558) The sleek metallic finish and carbon fiber-like texture coordinate well with industrial cultures.	What’s the magic number when it comes to workplace accidents? It’s zero—and every safety measure brings organizations closer to that perfect score. You can help your clients get there by sharing different ways to recognize people who lead by example. Cultured Stone Imprint Shown: Illumachrome™
Retirement Bracken Rectangle (7952)Elevate ordinary greeting cards with a gift that depicts real, hand-written well-wishes.	Help celebrate longtime employees who are stepping into their next chapter. High-quality, customized awards provide meaningful recognition pieces and help your clients reinforce their values, strengthen their culture, and ensure retirees feel truly appreciated for their lasting impact. Optical Crystal Imprint Shown: Illumachrome™
Volunteers Tenure Award (11555) It’s both a thank-you and a keepsake for people who give their time and hearts to special causes.	Volunteers are the unsung heroes who humbly and diligently give their time to benefit others. Recognizing their selfless contributions shows genuine appreciation, encourages civic engagement, and strengthens connections. It also says, “We are grateful for you and see the difference you make!” Acrylic Imprint Shown: Illumachrome™
Memorials Blenheim Award (5343) This personalized tribute honors heroes with color, sentiments, and detailed imagery.	Firefighters, police officers, paramedics and other pubic safety professionals bravely and selflessly put their lives on the line to protect and serve their communities. Some, tragically, give the ultimate sacrifice. Local municipalities and national associations need meaningful ways to honor their people, and you can answer the call. Optical Crystal Imprints Shown: 3D Subsurface, Deep Etch and Illumachrome™
BBQ Competitions Lambent Flame (5516)With a graphic that complements the award’s bezeled shape, you can almost feel the heat!	BBQ season is hot! Whether smoked or grilled, those finger-drippin’-good meat masterpieces are worthy of awards that will last long after the coals have cooled. Help customers select awards for their upcoming BBQ competitions, from huge regional festivals to smaller local events, by showing them how you can whip up a recipe for a customized award everyone will drool over. Optical Crystal Imprints Shown: Deep Etch and Illumachrome™
Office Fun Pierce Award (10525) Get in the game and energize your team through fun and friendly workplace competitions.	Office fantasy sports leagues have become a powerful employee engagement tool, stirring up friendly competition and team camaraderie all season long. From football to basketball to baseball, there’s no shortage of potential for bragging rights! Cultured Stone Imprint Shown: Illumachrome™
Employee of the Month Bankston Award (7066)The show-stopping image floating within the crystal shines a spotlight on a job well done.	Authentic and timely feedback rank highest in importance when practicing recognition. Organizations of all types should acknowledge dedication, inspire others, and build a culture of appreciation—consistently and often! Whether it’s on a weekly, monthly, or quarterly basis, frequency is key. Because when people see recognition, they feel motivated. And when they feel recognized, they thrive. And when they thrive, the organization does too. Optical Crystal Imprints Shown: 3D Subsurface and Deep Etch
Aviation Biscay Goal-Setter (6556) Earning aviation ratings takes diligence and hard work. Track their progress on the journey!	With hundreds of flight schools operating around the country, and tens of thousands of aviators in training at any given time, the opportunity to celebrate students’ progress is sky high. Pitch aviation awards for new students accepted into the program, students earning new flight ratings and graduation from flight school Optical Crystal and Colored Crystal Imprint Shown: Deep Etch
Corporate Recognition Bello Award (10523)Unexpected yet impressive, the rock represents the foundations that employees help build.	Corporate calendars are already holding dates for annual awards and celebration events. This recognition helps people feel seen and valued, which in turn strengthens employee retention. Help your clients present honors like the President’s Award and Employee of the Year, which remind their people that their impact truly matters. Cultured Stone Imprint Shown: Illumachrome™