Metal & Cast Awards

Metal and Cast Awards for Clinical Leadership and Team Achievement

A cast metal award has a presence on a desk or a shelf that a flat engraved piece does not. The dimensional form catches light differently, reads from across a room and communicates the investment the organization made in the recognition. For health programs that honor clinical teams, departmental leaders and community health partners at an annual event, metal and cast pieces occupy a middle ground between a framed certificate and a full crystal award: more tactile than the first, more economical than the second, and appropriate for an audience that values substance over decoration.

Matching Cast Metal Awards to Your Recognition Occasion

Star, torch and achievement figure forms are the most traditional for clinical excellence and leadership recognition events. Relief plaques cast in metal suit wall installation in a department common area or a hallway of recognition, where the award becomes part of the institutional environment rather than a personal keepsake. For department-wide recognition where a team receives a single piece on behalf of the group, a larger cast metal form reads better than an individual desk piece. For programs that alternate formats year over year to maintain interest, metal and cast pieces distinguish a given year's recognition from crystal or acrylic in prior years. Call 800.378.6376 to discuss format and finish options by program type.

Common Questions

Can metal and cast awards be engraved with a department name, a recipient's name and a year?

Yes. Most metal and cast awards in this category include a base, a plate or a panel that accepts laser engraving or an adhesive nameplate for the organization's name, a department, a recipient's name and a recognition year. Some cast forms are designed with an integrated engraving area on the piece itself. Engraving options and available area are noted on each product page. A free virtual proof is included with every order.

Are metal awards appropriate for a team recognition where a single piece represents the whole department?

Yes. A cast metal form large enough to display in a nursing station, a break room or a department entrance is an appropriate format for recognizing an entire clinical team. Engraving the team name, the award category and the year on the base creates a piece the team can see each day and associate with the recognition moment. For programs that recognize multiple departments in the same year, a consistent form with different engraving on each creates a cohesive institutional program.

What finishes are available on metal and cast awards in this category?

Finishes in this category include antique bronze, polished gold, antique silver, polished chrome and two-tone combinations of gold and silver. Matte and textured finishes are available on select models. Polished finishes reflect light and read well at a distance, while matte and antique finishes have a warmer, more traditional appearance. Finish options for each piece are listed on its product page.