Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Custom Awards & Recognition Products in NY
Custom Awards has been a trusted provider of high-quality recognition products since the early 1970s. Founded by Sam Macelli in Rockville Centre, New York, our business has evolved through decades of dedicated craftsmanship and customer-centric service. Over the years, weve served a diverse clientele including police and fire departments, local governments, sporting organizations, and civic groups, earning a reputation for excellence in custom awards, plaques, and trophies.Our current owner, Brian Scott, brings over three decades of public safety experience, ensuring every product reflects the same precision and integrity he demonstrated as a police officer and fire chief. We pride ourselves on personalized service, attention to detail, and the ability to accommodate last-minute requests while maintaining the highest standards of quality.
Services
Custom Plaques
Trophies
Medals
Engraving
Crystal Awards
Cast Aluminum Signage
Art Glass
Perpetual Plaques
Walnut Plaques
Leather Gift Sets
Details
- Year established: 1970
Highlights and features
- We offer over 50 years of experience in custom award design and production.
- Our team specializes in personalized engraving and bespoke recognition solutions.
- We guarantee fast turnaround times, including last-minute order accommodations.
- Our products are crafted with precision, serving police, fire departments, and civic organizations.
- We maintain a showroom with diverse materials, including wood, crystal, and metal.
What people say
High-quality products
Excellent customer service
Timely delivery
Creative designs
Durable materials
Services
Custom Plaques
We create hand-carved wooden plaques, metal nameplates, and shadow boxes tailored to client specifications. Our plaques honor achievements for police departments, fire departments, and civic organizations with precision craftsmanship. Each piece combines durability and elegance, ensuring recognition that lasts for generations.
Trophies
Our trophies range from traditional designs to modern acrylic styles, commemorating achievements in sports, education, and professional fields. We offer customization options including engraving and specialty finishes. Clients trust us to deliver visually striking awards that reflect recipients' accomplishments.
Medals
We produce medals for competitions, military honors, and organizational recognition programs. Options include 2.75" and 2" sizes with various designs like baseball, basketball, and cheerleading themes. Our medals feature durable materials and polished finishes for lasting value.
Cast Aluminum Signage
Our weather-resistant cast aluminum plaques provide permanent recognition for outdoor installations. Available in multiple sizes and finishes, these plaques withstand harsh conditions while maintaining legibility. Common applications include historical markers, park dedications, and business signage.
Crystal Awards
We offer crystal awards including cubes, octagons, and specialty shapes like eagles and stars. These premium awards feature engraved personalization for corporate recognition and milestone celebrations. The clarity and weight of our crystal pieces convey sophistication and prestige.
People
Brian Scott
Owner
Brian Scott retired after 32 years in law enforcement, including roles as NYPD officer and Amityville Police Sergeant. He purchased Custom Awards in 2013, leveraging his public safety background to better serve police and fire department clients.
Questions
What types of awards do you specialize in?
We specialize in custom plaques, trophies, medals, crystal awards, and cast aluminum signage for police departments, fire departments, and civic organizations.
Can you create fully customized designs?
Yes, we offer complete customization including engraving, specialty finishes, and unique material combinations to meet specific recognition needs.
How long does a typical order take?
We recommend two weeks for standard orders but can accommodate last-minute requests with expedited production options.
Do you serve clients outside Long Island?
While based in Rockville Centre, NY, we ship custom awards nationwide and serve clients across the New York metropolitan area.
What quality standards do you follow?
Our products meet strict quality standards with attention to detail in materials, craftsmanship, and personalized engraving for lasting recognition.
Reviews (5)
Philip Z.
Dec 12, 2021
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Asked to have my Marathon medal engraved. They did an excellent job, at the right price. I recommend them highly.
Trish Martin
Aug 08, 2021
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I highly reccomend Custom Awards. The owners are warm, friendly & so helpful. They made a beautiful custom logo plate for me under short notice. They were so great to work with. Thank You !!!
Brianna Nicole
Nov 08, 2020
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BRIAN IS AMAZZZZZZING!!
Costumer service is undeniably PERFECT. Reached out to Custom Awards for a Custom Crystal Award for my employees retirement, and I could not be more pleased! Excellent service and BEAUTIFUL products. Definitely recommend this company and will be working with them more in the future!
Brian, THANK YOU Truly appreciate your patience, assistance, attention to detail, and quick production
Costumer service is undeniably PERFECT. Reached out to Custom Awards for a Custom Crystal Award for my employees retirement, and I could not be more pleased! Excellent service and BEAUTIFUL products. Definitely recommend this company and will be working with them more in the future!
Brian, THANK YOU Truly appreciate your patience, assistance, attention to detail, and quick production
Brendan Guerrier
Sep 29, 2020
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Last minute order. Brian was extremely helpful with expediting my order to ensure the trophy was ready for our fantasy draft. Dropped it off on Thursday at noon, received a text 11am the next day. Amazing. He was so helpful. Only place I will go to from now on
Lorri Considine
Jun 05, 2020
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Custom trophy puts the custom in customer service! Willing to do whatever it takes in a professional and caring way. Focus is on providing a quality result, in a timely way. Has bailed me out 2x recently and the product was perfect and more than I could have expected ! Brian is awesome and I will always recommend!
