Business Details
50 Years
experience
Custom Trophies, Awards & Engraving Services in Wausau
1st Place Trophy & Engraving has been a trusted name in the recognition industry since 1976, serving Wausau and Central Wisconsin with distinction. As the third female owner, Nancy acquired the company in 2015, bringing over 25 years of personalization expertise to elevate our product quality and customer service. We specialize in custom trophies, awards, plaques, and engraved items, offering a comprehensive selection ranging from single pieces to bulk orders. Our team of highly trained professionals excels in laser engraving, acrylic customization, and woodwork, ensuring meticulous attention to detail for every project. With partnerships across multiple wholesalers, we provide diverse options for sporting awards, corporate recognition, and personalized gifts.Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our fast turnaround times for custom orders and our dedication to client satisfaction. Whether you need traditional trophies, modern acrylic awards, or unique outdoor gifts, we combine technical precision with creative consultation to meet your specific needs. Our showroom displays examples of our craftsmanship, and our flexible ordering process accommodates both in-store purchases and special requests. Located at 1720 N. 3rd Street in Wausau, Wisconsin, we maintain regular business hours Monday through Thursday with Friday appointments available. For personalized service that transforms your vision into lasting recognition, contact us at 715-845-3580.
Services
Custom Trophies
Award Engraving
Personalized Cutting Boards
Laser Etched Plaques
Custom Figurines
Acrylic Awards
Cake Pan Engraving
Fantasy League Trophies
Outdoor Gift Engraving
Medals Customization
Details
- Year established: 1976
Highlights and features
- We offer over 45 years of experience in custom trophy and award design.
- Our team provides personalized service with attention to detail.
- We have a wide range of customizable products from multiple wholesalers.
- We provide fast turnaround times for custom orders.
- Our staff is highly trained in engraving and personalization techniques.
Services
Custom Trophies
We craft custom trophies in any size or quantity with metal or plastic engraving plates available in multiple colors. Our fast turnaround times accommodate urgent requests while maintaining quality. Clients receive personalized consultation to ensure designs meet their specific recognition needs.
Award Engraving
Our laser engraving services cover awards, plaques, and acrylics with precise customization options. We handle both simple text additions and complex design etching for professional results. This service supports bulk orders for organizations needing consistent recognition solutions.
Personalized Cutting Boards
We offer engraved cutting boards and charcuterie boards with unlimited personalization possibilities. These make ideal gifts or event keepsakes with customization available for individual or bulk purchases. Our team ensures clear, durable engravings that withstand regular use.
Laser Etched Plaques
Custom plaques are available in various materials with laser etching for corporate recognition or commemorative purposes. Clients can choose from standard templates or request unique designs. We support both single-item purchases and large institutional orders.
Acrylic Awards
Our acrylic awards feature laser-cut custom shapes and engraved text for modern recognition solutions. These durable, elegant awards suit professional environments and special events. We provide design consultation to maximize visual impact while maintaining clarity.
People
Nancy
Owner
Nancy has over 25 years of personalization experience and acquired 1st Place Trophy & Engraving in 2015. She leads product development and customer service improvements while maintaining the company's reputation for quality craftsmanship in Wausau.
Questions
What types of products do you offer?
We provide custom trophies, awards, plaques, engraved cutting boards, acrylic awards, medals, and outdoor gifts with personalization options.
Do you offer customization services?
Yes, we specialize in laser engraving, acrylic customization, and woodwork for personalized recognition solutions tailored to your specific needs.
How long does custom order production take?
We maintain fast turnaround times for custom orders while ensuring quality craftsmanship for trophies, awards, and engraved items.
Can I view examples of your work?
Our showroom displays examples of customized products including trophies, plaques, and engraved gifts available for purchase or special order.
What are your business hours?
We're open Monday through Thursday from 9:30 AM to 2:30 PM. Friday appointments are available by prior arrangement.
Reviews (4)
Bob Stephan
Oct 26, 2021
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Amazingly resourceful. Nancy was able to match a custom wood shadow box award quickly and confidently. All our awards turned out great, with fast turn-around. Give 1st Place Trophy a try and you'll have a life-long awards vendor!
Josh Strobel
Jun 15, 2020
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They made a beautiful plaque for my heirloom sword. Easy to work with them and incredibly nice. Wonderful and easy to work with them on the design for exactly what I want.
Megin
Feb 05, 2020
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Nancy is really a great person to work with. She is very accommodating and personable. Nancy is also very creative and comes up with great ideas for awards etc. Could not be happier with service or products!
Beege Xiong
Sep 14, 2019
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Nancy is the best! She was able to get my order done quickly and managed to squeeze in a last minute add on! Will definitely be going back to her again! My order came out PERFECT!! Better than expected!!