Business Details
48 Years
experience
Custom Trophies & Engraving Services
Meza Trophies & Plaques is a family-owned business that has served El Paso, Texas since 1978. Originally established as a Sporting Goods Store by Air Force Veteran Fernando Gamez and his wife Ethel, the company evolved to specialize in custom awards and recognition items in 1996. With over 45 combined years of experience, our team creates trophies, plaques, acrylic awards, and engraved items tailored to client needs. We prioritize personalized service, fast turnaround times, and community engagement, maintaining relationships with local organizations and customers.Our commitment to quality craftsmanship and customer satisfaction has allowed us to expand our offerings to include academic awards, corporate recognition items, and promotional products. We take pride in helping clients celebrate achievements through unique designs that reflect their specific events and budgets. Our team values the opportunity to make a difference in the community while maintaining the traditions established by two generations of the Gamez family.
Services
Trophies
Plaques
Engraving Services
Promotional Items
Academic Awards
Corporate Awards
Medals
Signage
Custom Coins
Framing
Details
- Year established: 1978
Highlights and features
- Family-owned business serving El Paso since 1978
- 45+ combined years of award design experience
- Personalized service with fast turnaround times
- Specialize in custom designs for all recognition needs
- Community-focused with local business partnerships
What people say
Great customer service
Very helpful
No place like Meza
Nice staff
Personalized touch
Services
Trophies
Custom trophies for sports, academic, and corporate recognition needs. Available in various sizes and materials including metal, acrylic, and glass. Designed to meet specific event requirements with personalized engraving options. Ideal for celebrating individual and team achievements.
Engraving Services
Professional engraving on multiple materials including glass, metal, wood, and acrylic. Capable of handling complex designs and logos. Services available for awards, signage, and personal items. Ensures permanent, precise markings for lasting recognition.
Corporate Awards
Custom corporate recognition solutions including plaques, perpetual awards, and service anniversary items. Designed to motivate employees and celebrate professional achievements. Offers both traditional and contemporary styles to match company branding and values.
Promotional Items
Custom-branded merchandise for business promotion. Includes pens, keychains, drinkware, and office supplies. Helps increase brand visibility through practical, high-quality items. Available with logos and specific design elements for targeted marketing campaigns.
Academic Awards
Specialized awards for educational institutions including honor roll certificates, graduation tassels, and subject-specific medals. Available in customizable formats to recognize student achievement and participation. Supports both traditional and unique award presentation options.
People
Fernando Gamez
Owner
Air Force Veteran and founder with over 40 years of experience in the awards industry. Established Meza Trophies & Plaques in 1978, transforming it from a sporting goods store to a premier trophy shop. Continues to guide the business with a focus on quality craftsmanship and customer satisfaction.
Ethel Gamez
Co-Owner
Co-founder with extensive experience in business operations and customer relations. Partnered with her husband Fernando to develop the company's personalized service approach. Plays key role in maintaining family traditions and community connections.
Ale
Team Member
Experienced staff member with expertise in award design and customer service. Works closely with clients to create customized recognition solutions. Contributes to the team's 45+ years of combined industry experience through attention to detail and creative problem-solving.
Isabel
Team Member
Skilled team member specializing in engraving and personalized awards. Provides technical expertise for complex design projects. Maintains high standards of precision and quality in all customized recognition items produced for clients.
Terry
Team Member
Dedicated staff member focused on customer satisfaction and order fulfillment. Assists with both in-store and online requests for trophies, plaques, and promotional items. Contributes to the company's reputation for fast, friendly service.
Questions
What types of awards do you offer?
We offer trophies, plaques, acrylic awards, medals, and custom-designed recognition items for sports, academic, corporate, and military events.
Can you create custom designs?
Yes, we specialize in custom designs with personalized engraving and unique award configurations to match specific event requirements.
Do you provide engraving services?
We offer professional engraving on multiple materials including glass, metal, wood, and acrylic for awards, signage, and personal items.
What promotional items are available?
We provide pens, keychains, drinkware, business cards, and other branded merchandise with custom logo integration for marketing purposes.
Are there corporate recognition options?
Yes, we offer perpetual plaques, service anniversary awards, and customized corporate recognition solutions to celebrate employee achievements.
How long have you been in business?
We've served El Paso since 1978, providing quality awards and personalized service for over 45 years.
Reviews (3)
Lor Ad
Feb 20, 2021
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This is the best place to get plaques done. She helped me get some plaques done that I needed for my wife at the last minute and without hesitation she helped me out. And they came out looking good. Very friendly and professional. I will definitely be back!
Teresaarreolagmail Arreola
Dec 18, 2019
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They have very good service and good customer service there's no place like Meza Trophies & Plaquea!!!!!!
Kevin Lynch
Nov 30, 2016
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Do NOT use this place for ANY engraving work! They are clueless about even the most basic job. Don't risk it. You will disappointed.
