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For many professional entities, custom lapel pins are a very important way to honor employees, team members, donors.

Custom lapel pins can fill various needs and take on many different forms. Companies can use these in many different ways. Some of the employee recognition pins, recognition pin for service, and lapel pins are popular as a means of recognizing time and resource contributions of key team members. While custom lapel pins can be invariably an appropriate gift, some consideration should be given to selecting the best type. Giving consideration to variables such as logos and insignias, colors, defining icons, and finding a good supplier will help ensure the design of a recognition pin the recipient wear with pride. For the recognition pins and years of service pins, this is even more important. This allows us to show appreciation which is often overlooked. Following the tips below will make it easier for you to select custom lapel pins and employee recognition pins that express a true appreciation of the recipient. After all, a recognition pin should represent a gift that has meaning for the recipient and giver alike.

1. Select a company that is oriented around customer service to make the custom lapel pins. Years of service pins and employee recognition pins aren’t likely to be nearly as valuable if the sales approach adopted by the company producing these pins is quick and hurried.

2. During the approval process of a pin proof, it’s important to remember that size can deceive. The proof should be the same size as the custom made pin. The proof should be used to gauge the size. If too small or large, the proof should be revised. While a recognition pin doesn’t have to be worn on the lapel, using the lapel as a guide ensures a nice fit on most clothing, whether collar or lapel.

3. Since employee recognition pins evoke company spirit, corporate colors – if important – should be considered. When working with a sales representative for custom lapel pins that colors are important and the color match should be precise. Since business card colors are not always identical matches to enamel used in making custom lapel pins, ask how the enameled colors will look.

4. Colors should look good on the recognition pin, not just on the proof.

5. Recognition pin text should be legible and easy to read. Small text needs to be struck into the metal first if color-filled or printed onto the metal as part of the manufacturing process.

6. Consider whether epoxy enhances your custom lapel pin design. Helpful in prolonging wear, thinly applied epoxy gives the effect of hard enamel without overkill.

7. Metal finishes vary. Nickel finishes work and sliver tarnishes; gold or brass finishes may be other options for creating a solid pin. A reputable salesperson for custom lapel pins or any type recognition pin can provide you with the advise needed to make the right selection.

8. While attractive, employee recognition pins presented in velvet boxes or bags can wind up costing more than the pins. Consider nice looking, but reasonable, recognition pin boxes.

9. For a special recognition pin, or employee recognition pins for many years of service, gemstones give added significance and meaning.

10. A useful idea is having website or phone information engraved on the backsides of pins, possibly serial numbers to account for each one individually.

About The Author: Paul Stark is the owner of The Monterey Company, a firm that specializes in producing employee recognition pins, custom lapel pins and other custom metal products. Visit http://www.MontereyCompany.com for more information about lapel pins, service lapel pins and service pins.

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