Custom made Trophies
Unique, tailored trophies for every occasion
At Upstream Trophies, we specialize in creating unique, custom made trophies. Every achievement is unique, and therefore, every trophy should be as well. We ensure that your custom made trophy perfectly fits your occasion. We are the awards company to make this happen. Read on to discover what we can offer with our sustainable custom-made awards.
What makes our customised trophies stand out?
Custom trophy maker
At Upstream Trophies, we use sustainable materials for our custom made trophies and awards. With advanced recycling techniques waste materials like fishing nets, packaging, refrigerators and more are turned into custom made trophies. We employ various techniques, including sheet pressing, 3D printing, and casting. Our focus is on using recycled plastic. Additionally, we create trophies from other materials such as wood, metal, and plastic. With our expertise in design and materials, you can have beautiful and unique custom made awards created from high-quality, sustainable materials.
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Making impact with unique awards
At Upstream Trophies, sustainability is a priority, and we strive to minimize our environmental impact through the use of recycled materials and energy-efficient production processes. Recycled plastic significantly reduces CO2 emissions compared to new, fossil-based plastic. It reduces CO2 emissions by 0.8 to 2.6 kilograms per kilogram of recycled plastic produced. When considering the entire lifespan of plastic, including the prevention of emissions from incineration, each kilogram of recycled plastic can save between 2.6 and 4.6 kilograms of CO2. As a trophy maker we have the responsibility to do things right!
Learn more about our commitment to sustainability.
Unique product passport
Our product passport is a transparent story of each trophy’s journey. It details the transformation of discarded materials into a crafted award, highlighting our commitment to sustainability. This passport embodies our mission of turning waste into glory. It creates the opportunity to align each trophy with your brand’s values. The passport is part of our unique trophy designs.
Work with your design
If you already have a design or design idea, our designers and engineers can help you translate this in sustainable trophy. In this way you can make your own trophy but in a sustainable version with our expertise. With this method we’ve transformed metal trophy cup, glass trophy or wooden trophy designs into unique and sustainable versions. We can transform your unique trophy ideas into a sustainable redesign.
A form family
At Upstream Trophies, we specialize in creating cohesive custom trophy collections, offering both large and custom mini trophies that share a unified design. This approach is perfect for award events where the main winner deserves a grand centerpiece, while other recipients are recognized with personalized mini trophies. Each customizable trophy is thoughtfully crafted to reflect your event’s unique identity, ensuring every winner feels valued. Whether it’s a bold statement piece or a smaller keepsake, our designs maintain a consistent and striking aesthetic.
Select your favorite trophy from custom made designs
All trophies come with a unique material passport
We offer various packaging options tailored to your needs
Have a look at our custom made trophies
or check out out selection of standard trophies
Made of old tennis trophies, strings and racket parts, and recycled water bottles
Since 2018 we design and manufacture the Circular Award for NederlandCirculair! Every year the award has an unique material storyline, for example with the 2020 trophy we experimented with old christmas ornaments to create explosive and evocative textures. Turning old forgotten glory into new circular glory.
Made of bottle caps, food packaging and recycled perspex
Based on their logo and made from blue pearl material coming from recycled chocolate molds and the white base is made of recycled food packaging.
We had the pleasure to design and produce sustainable SPAR awards. They are made with recycled filament which is made from recycled PET bottles. We’ve used 6 green bottles, 5 transparent bottles and an old oak wood – all per award!
Custom trophy design options
Essential
Perfect if you have a specific idea or want to redesign an existing design into sustainable materials. We can work together with your design team to make it happen.
1 trophy design
online concept presentation
choose from material variations
possibility for minor adjustments
made from recycled materials
unique material passport
2-4 weeks turnaround
Premium
Ideal if you want to explore multiple creative directions. Let our designers surprise you with 3 unique design concepts of which you choose your favorite.
3 unique trophy designs
online concept presentation
choose your favorite design
optimize design with your feedback
made from recycled materials
unique material passport
2-4 weeks turnaround
Prestige
Our Prestige Package is designed for those who want the ultimate custom trophy experience. You’ll receive 5 unique design concepts, allowing you to explore multiple creative directions.
5 unique trophy designs
online concept presentation
choose your favorite design
optimize design with your feedback
1:1 prototype (incl. free shipping)
made from recycled materials
unique material passport
3-6 weeks turnaround
In a hurry?
Standard trophies
1-2 weeks
If you’re working with a very tight deadline, we recommend choosing one of our standard trophies, with a turnaround of 1-2 weeks.
Turbo trophies
3 business days
If our standard trophies aren’t fast enough and you’re in a rush, we offer our Turbo Trophies, crafted and ready within just 3 business days (excluding shipping).
The process explained
Step 1 – Get in touch
Fill out the contact form, give us a phone call or send us an email. Let us know what you’re looking for. Not sure yet? We would be happy to arrange a free personal consultation. Based on your preferences we provide you with a custom quotation.
You will receive a custom quote within 48 hours
Step 2 – Briefing
Based on your input we’ve filled out our 10 step briefing form. We’ll share this briefing form with you to double check and fill in any missing information. Once the briefing is approved, we move on to the design phase.
This will take you 5-10 minutes
Step 3 – Design: 1-2 weeks
The average time from briefing to final design is typically 1-2 weeks. This timeline may vary depending on how quickly we receive feedback and the number of adjustments needed for the design.
1 – 2 weeks
Step 3 – Pick your favorite concept
In an online presentation we present you with three distinct design concepts, each accompanied by detailed information on the design, materials used, and production costs. Take your time and let us know which concept resonates with you the most. Together, we’ll refine the final details, including text and logo placement.
The presentation takes around 15 minutes
Step 4 – Production & Packaging 2-4 weeks
We’ll produce the amount of trophies required. The production of the trophies typically takes about 2-4 weeks, depending on the complexity of the design and the quantity needed. Our trophies can be packaged in various ways, from simple and sustainable cardboard packaging to luxury packaging with magnetic closures or a custom made wooden box.
2 – 4 weeks
Step 5 – Shipping: destination & method depended
Shipping times vary based on the destination and chosen method. We offer two options: Parcel via land transport, a sustainable choice with a longer delivery time, and Express via air freight for fast, intercontinental deliveries, though with a higher CO2 footprint. We also provide Delivery Duty Paid (DDP) service, handling all import taxes and paperwork to ensure a smooth and speedy delivery.
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Frequently asked questions
Why choosing for custom & unique trophies?
A custom made trophy offers numerous benefits over our standard award designs. The biggest advantage is the ability to create something tailor made and personal that perfectly reflects the achievement, the event or the recipient. We love to come up with cool trophy ideas especially made for you.
What makes our trophies tailor made?
A custom made award can be fully customized to the client’s wishes. This means you can choose the shape (e.g. custom logo trophy), size, materials and the inscriptions. Making it a fully personalized trophy. Additionally, a logo can be added to the custom made trophy, and it’s even possible to print full-color photos on it.
How do we make our trophies truly customized?
We can turn dedicated waste streams into trophies, creating an even stronger connection to your event. This could be waste coming from your office, production or material related to your business activities. It’s a new way of making a trophy personalized. We transform waste into beautiful award trophies while ensuring the highest quality. This makes us a truly unique trophy creator.