How to Build Your Custom Recognition Award Program
Designing a custom recognition program for your department is simple with our straightforward step-by-step process.
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Step 1 : Design Your Service Award Bars
Choose from our extensive selection of hundreds of Service Award Bars. Customize your finish, enameled colors and attachment type.
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Step 2: Design Your Custom Medals
Select your preferred design, finish, enamel colors, and ribbon choices to create a truly personalized recognition medal.
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Step 3: Submit Your Quote to Smith & Warren
After you have designed your bars and medals, submit your quote to us. We will contact you in one business day to answer any questions about your program.
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Choose Your Bar
Easily locate the service bars you need for your department by browsing our segmented categories, including police or fire/EMS, military, achievement, title, or service.
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Customize Your Bar
Once you've selected your service award bar, customize it by selecting the finish, enamel color, and attachment type.
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Add To Quote
Once your design is finished, simply add it to your quote cart. Then select "CONTINUE BROWSING" and design until your recognition program is complete.
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Slide Bar Holders
Crafted from solid brass, our slide bar holders are designed to accommodate between one and thirty service award bars in various arrangements. These holders offer a neat and organized way to display service awards, allowing officers to expand their display as they earn more recognition throughout their careers.
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Choose Your Medal
Select the ideal medal design for your department, with the option to choose between a drape or around-the-neck ribbon.
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Customize Your Medal
Customize your departmental award medal by choosing the finish, text, and adding a seal to make it truly unique.
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Add To Quote
Once your design is finished, simply add it to your quote cart. Then select "CONTINUE BROWSING" and design until your recognition program is complete.
Resources Available about Recognition Programs
Download our E-Book for detailed information and learn more about recognition programs in our Learning Center.
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