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Everything You Need to Order Custom Medals: A Step-by-Step Guide
Sep
15
2025
Planning an event and need custom medals? Whether it’s a sports day, marathon, school competition or corporate awards night, getting the details right matters. At Medal Studio, we make the process smooth and stress-free, from initial idea to final delivery. 1. Start with the Basics: Event Name and Date It might seem obvious, but knowing your event name and date is the most important part of your medal order. This helps us suggest the right design elements, text, and timeline. You don’t need to know exactly what the medal should look like yet but having a name, theme, or location…
Our 3 Favourite Boxing Medal Designs (And Why We Love Them)
Sep
08
2025
In combat sports, winning isn’t about luck, it’s about discipline, drive, and sheer determination. Every jab, hook, and uppercut is backed by hours of training and unshakable focus. So when it’s time to recognise that effort, the medal matters. A great boxing medal doesn’t just celebrate the win it celebrates the hard work and discipline that led to it. At MedalStudio, we work with boxing clubs, martial arts gyms, and kickboxing leagues across the UK and USA to create custom boxing medals that hit hard, both in design and meaning. Whether it’s for a youth academy, a local championship, or…
Our 5 Favourite Football Medal Designs (And Why We Love Them)
Sep
01
2025
When it comes to designing a football medal, we believe it’s more than just metal and ribbon; it’s a hard-earned victory you can hold. Whether it’s a grassroots final or a high-energy street football showdown, each medal tells a story. At MedalStudio, we have had the honour of working with some brilliant organisers and clubs across the UK and USA, bringing their football events to life with custom-made awards. Here are five of our absolute favourite football medal designs. Each one bold, meaningful, and proudly crafted by our team. 1. Volta Street Football – London Final 2022 This design is…
13 Actually Funny Sport Award Ideas for End of Season Parties
Jul
28
2025
Let’s be honest, not everyone in your sports team or club is walking away with MVP. But everyone probably did something ridiculous and that made the team laugh this season. Maybe someone managed to forget their shin pads every single week. Maybe someone perfected the art of tripping over flat ground. Maybe your goalie thinks defence is optional. This is where funny sports awards shine. They turn those “remember when?” moments into something glorious, shiny, and custom-engraved. And at Medal Studio, that’s exactly what we do best. We specialise in crafting high-quality, fully custom medals that capture your team’s funniest…
What Makes a Great Medal Design? Tips from Our Studio Team
Jul
21
2025
Are you designing medals for your event and looking for inspiration? You’ve come to the right place! A well-designed medal can be the difference between a simple metal object and a powerful symbol of achievement and lasting memory. At MedalStudio, we have years of experience crafting custom medals for all kinds of events. That’s why, in this article, we’ll walk you through the 5 key elements that turn an ordinary medal into something truly exceptional: Ready? Let’s get started #1 Clear Purpose The first step in designing a unique and memorable medal is understanding its purpose. Once that’s clearly defined,…
How to Submit Artwork for Your Custom Medal or Award
Jun
30
2025
If you’re wondering how to design a medal for your event or organisation, you’re in the right place. Whether you’ve got a polished logo, a rough sketch, or just a great idea floating around in your head, we’re here to help turn it into a stunning custom medal or award. At MedalStudio, we work with all kinds of starting points. You don’t need to be a designer or have everything figured out. Our friendly, in-house team is here to guide you through every step. From refining your artwork to making design suggestions, and showing you exactly how your medal will…
Our 5 Favourite Award Designs for Office Events
Jun
30
2025
Are you planning an office event and looking for inspiration to create your awards? Choosing the right design, materials, and shapes for your workplace awards can feel overwhelming, especially with so many options out there. But don’t worry, you’ve come to the right place! At MedalStudio, we have years of experience crafting custom medals and awards that celebrate important achievements and help create truly memorable moments. In this article, we’ll share 5 ideas to inspire your next corporate event: Let’s get started! #1 Classic Awards If you’re planning a formal event, such as a corporate anniversary or an executive achievement…
6 Actually Funny Teacher Award Ideas To Get Them Laughing
Jun
23
2025
Are you looking for fun ways to reward teachers? Teachers are the backbone of education and deserve to be recognised in the best possible way. But not every award has to be formal and serious! There are plenty of fun and lighthearted ways to show appreciation for their hard work. At MedalStudio, we have years of experience crafting all kinds of medals and awards, so we understand that every recognition should be unique and meaningful. That’s why, in this article, we’ll share the following 6 funny award ideas for teachers that will have the whole school laughing: Are you ready?…