Ordering Online:
- Browse our online catalog.
- Add your desired products to our secure shopping cart.
- Provide billing and shipping information.
- Submit your secure order.
- Reply to your order email confirmation with your engraving instructions.
Order by Phone:
We love to chat! Simply call us at 1-800-374-5875. Our hours of operation are M-F 9-5 CST.
Order by Email:
artwork@1stchoiceawards.com Please be sure to include the following:
Item #
Qty
Deadline for delivery
Delivery address
Or simply download the following PDF order form, fill it out and email it to us. If you prefer, you can also fax it to 214-678-9094.
Once your order and artwork is received we will set up an artwork proof for each item ordered. We will email the artwork proof for your review. We will not begin production of your order until we have your final approval of the artwork proof.
Artwork Guidelines
| Preferred File Types: |
Other Acceptable File Types: |
| EPS, AI, CDR |
TIFF, JPG, GIF, BMP
(please note: when sending these file types a $20.00 art conversion fee may apply) |
All of our glass and crystal engraved products use the deep-etch process known as sand carving. We require high resolution solid black and white artwork. Gray scale, color, or halftone images cannot be reproduced.
What if I don't have the right kind of artwork file?
No problem! Just send us what you do have and if it is not suitable for engraving our graphics department can create the proper type of artwork from almost any low resolution image. A fee of $20.00 per image applies for this service.
What should my artwork look like?
Shown below are examples of acceptable and unacceptable files. It may help you to print your artwork and compare your image with the following examples.
| Acceptable |
Unacceptable
|
High Resolution Image is Clean and Sharp |
Appears Grainy and Fuzzy |
Black and White with no Color or Shades |
Logos with Shades or Color |
Here are some examples of how to arrange and send the engraving information when ordering your awards and plaques. Please feel free to contact us for assistance if you need help with an inscription or common phrases used in recognition.
Example 1:
Single award
LOGO
Presented to
John Smith
In recognition of your outstanding and dedicated service
2010
Example 2:
Multiple recipients using the same exact award – only the names will change 2004
President's Club
(Name)
Recognizing superior sales results for 2010
LOGO
Recipient list:
- John Smith
- Richard Evans
- Marjorie Blake
- Joan Taylor
Example 3:
Multiple recipients using the different awards – include item number to specify engraving for each piece.
- Item 1001
LOGO
Award of Excellence
2010
Presented to
Joan Taylor
- Item 1002
LOGO
Rookie of the Year
2010
Presented to
Richard Evans
- Item 1003
2010
Outstanding Leadership Award
Presented to
John Smith
In appreciation for your inspired and effective leadership in helping the
Northwest Region achieve the highest customer satisfaction rating
LOGO
Example 4:
Multiple lines of variable text – in this example the basic layout will be the same, but the recipient names, locations and dollar amounts will be changing on each award. Note: many customers choose to attach a separate Excel document when sending more complex variable information.
LOGO
(Name)
(____) Region
Outstanding Loan Production for 2005
$ ( __) Total Revenue
Recipient list:
John Smith, Central Region, $1,235,665
Marjorie Blake, Southern Region, $2,322,189
Richard Evans, Western Region, $4,146,865
Joan Taylor, Northeast Region, $12,989,101