Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Custom Awards, Plaques & Trophies in Chicago
Plaques, Trophies & Gifts By Perci has been a trusted name in Chicago's Beverly community since 1968, dedicated to creating personalized awards and meaningful keepsakes. Founded by Gregory and Doris Packnett, our family-owned business combines decades of craftsmanship with a commitment to eliminating middlemen through in-house engraving services. We specialize in transforming achievements into timeless memorabilia, offering a wide selection of plaques, trophies, and custom gifts that reflect individual stories. Our team of skilled artisans maintains meticulous attention to detail while providing tailored solutions for corporate recognition programs and personal celebrations.With over 50 years of local expertise, we've become a community institution known for quality products and exceptional customer service. We pride ourselves on understanding that every item we create represents significant milestones, making our work about preserving memories rather than simply selling products. Our current owners, Jules and Beverly Packnett, continue the tradition of excellence established by previous generations while maintaining the same storefront location since 2002.
Services
Plaques
Trophies
Custom Engraving
Awards
Gift Items
Details
- Year established: 1968
Highlights and features
- Family-owned business serving Chicago since 1968
- Custom in-house engraving services available
- Personalized design assistance for unique projects
- Direct pricing without middleman markups
- Proven track record with corporate and community clients
What people say
Excellent turnaround time
Quality of work
Reasonable prices
Top notch service
Impressed with results
Services
Custom Plaques
Create lasting recognition with our custom plaque solutions. Our skilled artisans craft personalized wooden, metal, and acrylic plaques for corporate awards, historical markers, and memorial tributes. Each piece receives meticulous attention to detail through our in-house engraving process, ensuring perfect execution of text, logos, and decorative elements. Clients receive design consultation to ensure their vision translates into a timeless commemorative piece.
Trophy Awards
Celebrate athletic and academic achievements with our trophy award collection. We offer traditional cup trophies, modern acrylic designs, and specialty awards for various sports disciplines. Our inventory includes customizable bases, columns, and figures that can be personalized with engraving and team colors. Clients benefit from our expertise in matching trophy styles to event themes and recipient preferences.
Corporate Gifts
Enhance business relationships with personalized corporate gift solutions. Our selection includes engraved desk accessories, premium writing instruments, and custom-branded merchandise. We work closely with clients to create cohesive gift programs that reinforce brand identity while maintaining individualized touches. Our corporate clients appreciate the streamlined ordering process for bulk purchases.
Event Awards
Elevate your event with tailored recognition awards for employees, volunteers, and honorees. We specialize in creating cohesive award programs for annual banquets, milestone celebrations, and service recognition ceremonies. Our team provides consultation on award categories, budgeting, and design coordination to ensure each recipient receives meaningful acknowledgment that aligns with event objectives.
Engraving Services
Precision engraving services for awards, gifts, and memorials. Our advanced equipment handles metal, wood, glass, and acrylic materials with exacting standards. We offer multiple font styles and engraving techniques including traditional etching, laser engraving, and diamond drag methods. Clients receive proofs before production to verify text accuracy and layout specifications.
People
Gregory (Perci) Packnett
Founder
Founded the business in 1968 with his wife Doris, establishing the foundation for three generations of family ownership. His vision for personalized service and quality craftsmanship remains central to the company's operations.
Jules Packnett
Current Owner
Third-generation owner who transitioned from corporate life to preserve the family legacy. Has grown business volume by 20% annually since 2002 while maintaining traditional values of personalized customer service and quality workmanship.
Beverly Packnett
Co-Owner
Partner in business and life, contributing to the company's success through dedicated management and customer relations. Plays active role in daily operations and client consultations for custom projects.
Questions
What types of awards do you specialize in?
We specialize in custom plaques, trophies, and recognition awards for corporate events, sports teams, and personal milestones with personalized engraving options.
Can you create fully customized designs?
Yes, our team works closely with clients to create unique designs that reflect specific themes, incorporating logos, custom text, and decorative elements.
How long has your business been operating?
We've been serving Chicago's Beverly community since 1968, maintaining the same storefront location since 2002 under third-generation ownership.
What's your typical production timeline?
Standard orders typically complete within 3-5 business days, with rush options available for urgent requests while maintaining quality standards.
Do you serve areas beyond Chicago?
While based in Chicago's Beverly neighborhood, we serve clients throughout the metropolitan area and can arrange shipping for select orders.
Reviews (4)
Rosalind M.
Oct 23, 2021
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What I love about this place is that you can be as creative as you desire and they work with you. I never like to buy a gift without considering what the person means to me. I'm very personable.
Julie V.
Jun 11, 2021
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Beverly and her team are amazing! We needed 40+ very specific plaques created for a work event. We only had a week before the event and Beverly worked non-stop to create a one-of-a-kind design for us and got them to us with a day to spare. The entire team is friendly, helpful and will work with any request. I cannot recommend them enough! I know we will be using them again in the future. Excellent work!
Brandon Bradford
Feb 17, 2021
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I've used PGBP for the last 3 years now. The staff has always been friendly, nice, and very helpful, even going above and beyond at times. I would recommend Plaques Trophies & Gifts by Perci for any job, be it LARGE or small.
Tommy H.
Jan 27, 2021
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They did a great job with the engraving! I checked out some other places, but it turns out I didn't need to go too far from my house, as Plaques, Trophies & Gifts by Perci did a wonderful job. They also worked very quickly--I received the engraved merchandise way ahead of time--and they did an expert job. This is a family-owned business and has been so for several generations, so please, if you are in the area, support them. Even if you are not in the area, this is the place to go. Believe me, I've tried other places and Plaques, Trophies & Gifts by Perci is better than the
