Graduation medals & Medallions as symbols of achievement.

History of Medals

The medal is a symbol of excellence and has a very rich heritage. At the early games in Greece, winners of events were given laurel wreaths. Today’s athletic winners are presented with gold, silver, and bronze medals, still depicting the laurel wreath. In nearly every nation of the world, medals have long been presented to honor great and heroic deeds by individuals in the military, arts, and citizenship. The Congressional Medal of Honor, the Presidential Medal of Freedom, and the Purple Heart, are but just a few well known medals given by the United States Government. Today, medals are presented as a symbol of achievement from the elementary school level to the corporate level. Wherever there are people striving to achieve, there you will find medals as the reward.

Why Medals

Medals are the only award that can be worn at the time of presentation and still be displayed proudly for generations to come. We are all familiar with award ceremonies – the emotional triumph of the three athletes standing on the podium with gold, silver or bronze medals draped around their necks. This proud moment is shared by many as they observe the presentation. All eyes are on the medals, the tangible proof symbolizing the athlete’s achievement, Imaging that same magic moment at your award ceremony presenting that graduate of alumni with his or her own medal. That symbol of achievement is alive in each and every custom medal.

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