Custom Metal Trophies & Awards
Elite Metalworking creates custom metal trophies, awards, plaques, and event pieces for people who want something different from a standard catalog trophy. These pieces are cut from steel, finished with durable powder coat, and built for long-term display.
This main listing is the catch-all starting point for custom awards, competitions, organizations, clubs, businesses, dog shows, fishing tournaments, sports events, car shows, fundraisers, service awards, and special recognition projects.
How Our Trophies Work
Many customers start by browsing existing designs on the site. Any design can potentially be used as a trophy or award, then customized with text, logos, event details, names, dates, placements, color, size, layering, or plaques. Some awards use engraved plaques or cut metal text, while others rely on color, size, layers, and overall design to separate placements or categories.
Common Trophy & Award Formats
- Free-standing trophies designed to stand on their own
- Wall-mounted trophies and plaques for offices, shops, clubhouses, and homes
- Small-format trophies for bulk awards, youth events, tournaments, and accessible price points
- Large centerpiece awards for major wins, top placements, and high-impact recognition
- Multi-layer awards, single-layer pieces, sponsor pieces, event displays, and engraved plaque awards
Popular Trophy Lanes
- Dogs on the Moon™ trophies and premium dog awards
- Dog show trophies, breed awards, club awards, and rescue event awards
- Fishing tournament trophies, Chesapeake Bay awards, and coastal event pieces
- Corporate awards, branded event awards, employee recognition, and sponsor gifts
- Car show awards, sports trophies, service awards, trade awards, and union recognition pieces
Design Inspiration
Browse Dogs on the Moon™ for one of our strongest trophy directions, Dogs for breed ideas, Hunting & Fishing and Fish & Aquatic Life for tournament ideas, Automotive for car show ideas, or Shop Themes for all available design categories.
Color & Finish Options
Finish is a major part of custom trophy work. Awards can be differentiated by color, metallic finishes, candy colors, gloss black, polished metal looks, layered contrast, or event colors. Review the Elite Color Guide before sending your request.
Ordering & Quotes
Standard products on the site are already priced and can sometimes be ordered directly as awards or used as inspiration. Custom trophy work is quoted based on design, size, quantity, complexity, finish, engraving needs, and deadline.
- Send the event name, quantity, deadline, rough size, logo/artwork, wording, and budget range.
- We review the project and make sure the design can work properly as cut metal.
- We provide pricing or ask follow-up questions if the project needs more detail.
- A deposit may be required to start design work or production.
- You review and approve the design proof before the awards are cut.
Use the contact form or email info@elitemetalworking.com with your trophy or award idea. Made in Maryland by Elite Metalworking.
