Business Details
42 Years
experience
Custom Recognition Awards Experts
Since 1984, Glassical Designs has specialized in creating custom awards, plaques, and recognition products that celebrate excellence and brand identity. Founded by visionary artist Nora LaMar, our woman-owned business combines artistic creativity with innovative techniques to deliver personalized solutions for clients nationwide. Our team prioritizes precision and client satisfaction, offering a seamless process from consultation to delivery. With 40 years of industry experience, we utilize advanced UV printing, laser engraving, and sandblast etching to craft timeless pieces that reflect our clients' unique stories.Our commitment to transparency, fast fulfillment, and exceptional customer service has earned us partnerships with major corporations and institutions. We maintain rigorous quality control throughout production and shipping, ensuring every product arrives perfected. Our corporate recognition programs help organizations maintain consistency across multiple locations and recurring awards. Backed by decades of expertise, we guarantee satisfaction through our 'Get It Right' philosophy and proven track record of exceeding client expectations.
Services
Acrylic Awards
Crystal Awards
Custom Plaques
Corporate Recognition Programs
Engraving Services
Details
- Year established: 1984
Highlights and features
- 40 years of specialized expertise in recognition design
- Woman-owned business with proven industry leadership
- Guaranteed fast fulfillment and on-time delivery
- In-house customization using advanced UV printing technology
- Dedicated account managers for personalized service
Associations and certifications
- Woman Owned Business Certification
What people say
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Services
Acrylic Awards
Custom acrylic awards combine modern aesthetics with durable materials for lasting recognition. Our UV printing technology creates vibrant, full-color designs that showcase brand identity. Ideal for employee recognition programs and achievement ceremonies.
Crystal Engraving
Precision sandblast etching creates elegant, permanent designs in crystal awards. Our artisans craft deep-carved details that enhance light refraction. Perfect for executive recognition and milestone celebrations with sophisticated presentation.
Corporate Recognition Programs
Comprehensive recognition programs maintain consistency across organizations with multiple locations. We develop scalable solutions for recurring awards that align with brand standards. Our systems simplify ordering and ensure uniform quality across all recognition pieces.
Custom Plaques
Personalized plaques honor achievements and commemorate milestones with tailored designs. Available in multiple materials including wood, stone, and metal finishes. Perfect for wall displays and permanent recognition installations.
Color-Fuse Printing
Advanced UV printing technology produces vivid, multi-colored designs on awards and recognition pieces. This technique allows unlimited color options for logos and graphics while maintaining durability and scratch resistance.
People
Nora LaMar
CEO
Founder and CEO with 40 years of industry experience. Original artist behind Glassical Designs' signature style. Leads creative vision while maintaining daily operational involvement. Recognized for innovation in corporate recognition design.
Magan Buxbaum
Creative Director
Manages daily creative operations with balanced artistic vision and technical expertise. Oversees design team to ensure quality standards. Brings contemporary perspective to traditional recognition design while maintaining brand consistency.
Peyton Singleton
Senior Designer
Key creative team member with fresh aesthetic perspective. Specializes in modern design elements that enhance award impact. Contributes innovative solutions while maintaining traditional craftsmanship standards in recognition pieces.
Brooke Whitney
Quality Assurance Manager
Ensures precision and accuracy in all client orders. Focuses on detail verification and proofing processes. Maintains quality control standards across production and shipping to guarantee client satisfaction with delivered products.
Questions
What customization options are available for awards?
We offer UV printing, laser engraving, sandblast etching, and color-fill techniques. Our designers work with your brand guidelines to create personalized recognition pieces that match your specific requirements.
How long does the award creation process take?
Standard production takes 5 business days after proof approval. We offer expedited options and maintain guaranteed on-time delivery commitments for urgent recognition needs.
Can you handle large corporate orders?
Yes, our systems support nationwide corporate recognition programs. We manage multi-location orders and recurring awards with consistent branding and centralized order tracking for large organizations.
What materials do you work with?
We specialize in acrylic, optic crystal, art glass, and wood materials. Our product range includes traditional plaques, modern awards, and innovative recognition solutions using advanced fabrication techniques.
Do you offer design assistance?
Our team provides full design support from concept to final proof. Graphic artists collaborate with clients to develop custom designs that accurately represent brand identity and recognition objectives.
What is your quality guarantee?
We guarantee 100% satisfaction with our 'Get It Right' promise. Every piece undergoes rigorous quality checks before shipping, and we offer replacement or correction for any product that doesn't meet specifications.
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Reviews (4)
Allison Ryan
Nov 21, 2021
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This company is fantastic! We have used them a few times for a large sales award and smaller awards for associates celebrating milestone anniversaries, and their products are perfect. Their turnaround and response times to emails and questions are also very impressive. We are looking forward to working with Glassical Designs Inc. for all our future award needs!
Gina M. Martin
Aug 10, 2020
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This is the second year I used Glassical Designs for our annual sales meeting. Given the "virtual" nature of our global meeting this year, it was more important than ever to present something that was truly impactful.
Glassical Designs did an amazing job. One of my colleagues just put hers out on LinkedIn for all to see. When I discovered them in 2019, our company had used the same vendor for years and there was no variety. At our awards dinner last year people were blown away. You can't go wrong here. Everything is awesome -- product, service, packaging, process. Oh, and did I mention the people
Glassical Designs did an amazing job. One of my colleagues just put hers out on LinkedIn for all to see. When I discovered them in 2019, our company had used the same vendor for years and there was no variety. At our awards dinner last year people were blown away. You can't go wrong here. Everything is awesome -- product, service, packaging, process. Oh, and did I mention the people
Kyle Spiller
Jul 28, 2019
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We love Glassical Designs! For years they have been producing our beautiful graduation plaques here at Paul Mitchell The School and we can always count on them to deliver stunning work and superb customer service. Many thanks especially to Karie in customer service who helped us out of a jam and was such a delight to work with.
Jolie E.
Feb 08, 2018
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I had the fortune of finding them 17 years and 10 clients back. I don't recommend a lot of companies. In my experience, there just are not that many out there worth recommending. But this one - Glassical Designs is a winner on all fronts. And they stand by their work. One year I ordered about 15 glass awards from them for a single event. One arrived chipped and one had a scratch. I had left the order too late and only got them 3 days before the event. I called them and let them know. They had the replacements to me the next day - at their expense for the expedited shipping and the
