Q1: What Should I Have Inscribed on the Retirement Plaque?What Should I Have Inscribed on the Retirement Plaque?

It can be overwhelming trying to figure out what message to have inscribed on the retirement plaque. How can you communicate to this individual the impact they had on you and your organization? A few things you should consider including on the plaque are: The retiree’s name Years of service Date of hire and retirement Honorable mentions of milestones A message expressing your gratitude Company logo Our team will work with you to craft the perfect message for your custom plaque for retirement. We’ll send over a proof of what the plaque will look like before it gets created. You’ll have the opportunity to give us feedback and let us know of any changes you’d like made.

Q2: How Much Does Engraving Cost?

We offer free engraving on all award items up to 200 characters. It will cost $.20 per character once you’ve surpassed the limit. Free engraving includes one location and one plate. The amount of text that can be engraved will vary depending on the size and type of plaque you’re purchasing. Keep in mind that the free engraving service we offer only applies to text and not photos.

Q3: What Types of Retirement Plaques Do You Have?

You can find a large selection of retirement plaques on our website. No matter what option you choose, your employee is guaranteed to feel celebrated and honored.

Q4: Clock Retirement Awards

What we love about retirement awards that feature a clock is that they’re both meaningful and functional. We carry a few different options of this kind of award in our online store: Captain’s Navigation Sitting Clock Walnut Desk Clock The Captain’s Navigation Sitting Clock includes a laser-engraved 4 1’4″ disc in the lid, making it the perfect location for a personalized message. Both clocks come with a lifetime guaranteed quartz movement.

Q5: Renaissance Walnut Plaque

The Renaissance Walnut Plaque is an elegant and timeless retirement award. It features a black plate that can be laser-engraved. The American Walnut plaque offers a furniture finish and an antique bronze finish frame casting.

Q6: Mansfield Retirement Plaque

What we love about the Mansfield Plaque is that the wood is black stained and heavily lacquered, making it a sleek and modern option. It also includes a unique silver frame casting and an engravable black center plate.

Q7: Why Should I Purchase a Retirement Plaque For My Employee?

Custom retirement plaques are a meaningful way to celebrate an employee’s years of dedication and service to a company or organization. It functions as a tangible reminder of their accomplishments and will be a cherished keepsake for many years. Other reasons you should consider ordering a retirement plaque include: Create an appreciative and positive work environment that shows employees that their hard work is valued Increase company morale and encourage a sense of camaraderie Gift something meaningful and memorable to the retiree Our retirement plaques can be customized to fit your brand or organization. Some of the sectors we’ve created retirement plaques for include: Police Military Corporate Firefighter Teachers And more! No matter what type of organization you run, we can help you select a retirement plaque that perfectly encapsulates your needs.

Q8: Do You Offer Free Shipping?

Martin Awards is happy to offer our customers free shipping on orders over $99. This offer is for UPS Ground shipping and doesn’t apply to rush orders.

Q9: How Long Will It Take to Get My Order?

We ship all orders to the contiguous United States via UPS Ground shipping. All orders are shipped from our warehouse in Georgia, Monday through Friday. While we can’t guarantee delivery times, we can guarantee the date your order will leave our facility. Add one day to the delivery time to get an accurate estimate of the delivery date. Our shipping time doesn’t include production time. Normal production time for a custom retirement plaque is five working days. Rush orders will be completed within one business day or eight working hours. We don’t start producing your order until the art and proof have been approved.

Q10: What File Format Do I Need to Send My Text and Logo?

We recommend sending us line or vector art in the following formats: EPS CDR AI version 21 or lower PDF The artwork should be clean, in black and white, and at a resolution of 300 DPI. This is an essential component for laser and rotary engraving. Our team is available to help you create or clean up your art.

Q11: Why Should I Choose Martin Awards Over Other Companies?

At Martin Awards, we put the satisfaction of our customers above all else. We understand the importance of honoring your employees and showing them how much you appreciate their hard work. That’s why we work diligently to create beautiful custom retirement plaques that highlight your employee’s achievements.

Retirement Plaques

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Captain’s Navigation Sitting Clock

Our Captain’s Navigation Sitting Clock is edgy and elegant. It comes with a laser Engravable 4 1/4″ diameter brass disc. Clock movements are guaranteed for life. Captain’s Navigation Sitting Clock…

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Walnut Desk Clock

Our Walnut Desk Clock is gorgeous. Features solid brass engraving plates, and is supplied with lifetime guaranteed quartz movement and an Airflyte edge. American walnut clock comes with a brass…

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Renaissance Walnut Plaque

This Renaissance Walnut Plaque is beautiful, and perfect for almost any occasion. It includes a black plate laser engravable plate. The American walnut plaque sports a furniture finish and an…

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American Walnut Plaques w/Antique Bronze Casting

Maroon velour/ Black velour Laser Engravable plates. Solid brass engraving plates. Solid American walnut Airflyte frame with a furniture finish and an antique bronze finish casting on choice of velour…

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Bronze Finish Casting and Velour Walnut Plaque

Our Bronze Finish Casting and Velour Walnut Plaque is perfect for just about any occasion, recipient, or event. The frame casting is made of finished bronze, and includes a velour…

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Walnut Cast Columns Ivy Frame Plaque

Personalize this Walnut Cast Columns Ivy Frame Plaque which features Casting design U.S. Pat. No. D307,520.
The logo or message of your choosing is laser engraved into the solid brass plate.
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Wreath and Scroll Rosewood Plaque

Our Wreath and Scroll Rosewood Plaque would be absolutely perfect for your next recognition event! This elegant plaque is rosewood stained and heavily lacquered, and features a beautiful antique bronze…

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Mansfield Plaque

Our Mansfield Plaque is quite gorgeous. The plaque itself is black stained and heavily lacquered, but it also has a unique silver frame casting with eloquent details, and an engravable…

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Scroll of Ares Plaque

The Scroll of Ares Plaque would be magnificent for your next recognition program! This plaque is not your average plaque, either. It is rosewood stained and heavily lacquered, and comes…

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Athena’s Scroll Rosewood Plaque

Our Athena’s Scroll Rosewood Plaque is perfect for your next program! This plaque is not your average plate-stuck-to-a-piece-of-wood; this plaque is rosewood stained, heavily lacquered, and features a beautiful antique…

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