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| I am in charge of our organizations year end banquet and have a lot bought but running out of ideas.
What are some practical type awards that people enjoy winning? Obviously we are on a pretty strict budget. We are buying awards forcompetitors but also active family members who do not ride. We are trying to be specific for each member but some are more difficult than others. Other than apparell we also cant think of anything for the non-riding folks.
We are looking for items in the $15-$25 range.
So far we have items like wither straps, polos, quirts, grooming supplies, tack caddys, bronc halters, spur straps, chairs, etc.
We've avoided haybags because people think they are "boring"
Thanks in advance 
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| Photo album. I covered the front with leather and had a leather maker carve a barrel racer in the corner. They turned out beautiful |
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Location: Blissfully happy Giants fan!!! | You need to talk to KO Trading. They are amazing. Anything you can think of that would fit riders and non riders alike. And they can engrave them too and you can get great things for a reasonable pricw.I have used them two years in a row and this last one was a very big order and they just did an amazing job. I cant say enough great things about them!! |
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| cheryl makofka - 2013-12-23 5:43 PM
Photo album. I covered the front with leather and had a leather maker carve a barrel racer in the corner. They turned out beautiful
See you are much more creative. I would love to do something like that but my umm artsy skills are minimal. |
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| sassy&tessa - 2013-12-23 5:52 PM
You need to talk to KO Trading. They are amazing. Anything you can think of that would fit riders and non riders alike. And they can engrave them too and you can get great things for a reasonable pricw.I have used them two years in a row and this last one was a very big order and they just did an amazing job. I cant say enough great things about them!!
Ive looked at their website many times but they appear to be out of our budget unfortunately. Very nice things though! |
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| Komet - 2013-12-23 6:06 PM
Free gas/diesel..
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| Coolers (the drink kind), sleazys, embroidered t-shirts or hoodies, hats, visors, bell boots, picture frames, gift cards to local western/feed stores |
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| My daughter has won a hat can (may be at the very limit of your budget), saddle blanket cover, monogrammed hay bag, hat band. This year we're putting the kids' names on 2-gallon buckets we got at TSC in a rainbow of colors.
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| When do you need them. If it is not to soon go to your local high school with a carpentry lass and have them make saddle racks for you. The can probably even put the lettering on them for you. Usually will only cost the material and a donation of your choice. Bridle racks, hat racks, boot box if you can find it on the internet and it is made of wood they could most likely make it. |
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| Directors chair with embroidered back |
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| Gear bags, embroidered items - chairs, vests, jackets, sweatshirts, etc |
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| Thank you for all the ideas! Keep them coming.
We do have a member who owns an embroidery shop so we will be getting some apparel items. I did order a few pictures for members and am planning on doing some distressed picture frames (the limit to my artsyness). |
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| SG. - 2013-12-23 10:44 PM
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I wish but I think thats out of our budget! We're kinda a newer organization so still trying to get above water. But HOPEFULLY someday! |
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Location: Here | stayceem - 2013-12-23 10:47 PM SG. - 2013-12-23 10:44 PM PHT I wish but I think thats out of our budget! We're kinda a newer organization so still trying to get above water. But HOPEFULLY someday!
not trying to push our products just letting you know we do have award packages
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| hats, visors, picture or buckle picture frames, trinket jewelry, rope halters and leads. I also like the gas card idea. I also received movie tickets and popcorn/soda vouchers once. |
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Location: Blissfully happy Giants fan!!! | I dont think so. I did several awards that were all under $20. You need to get their awards catalog. I dont think their website shows half of what they do. I had a very specific budget and knew what I was willing to spend and I ended up ender budget and engraved everything. I would call and talk to Theresa. Off the top of my head I know brushes engraved were $7, picture frames engraved I think were $15, chairs I think were the same, etc. |
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| I like the "gas card" idea. I know it is nothing fancy to show, but is very much needed by everyone and helps start the new year.
Also buckets with award letters or paint on them. Never can have too many buckets.
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Location: Kansas | Man I don't think hay bags are boring! The more the merrier LOL.
What about bucket's with the associations logo on it? Can't have to many buckets.
Also what about those wrist cuffs you see now? Just get the logo stamped on the side |
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Location: Midwest | Halters, chairs, breastcollars, saddle pads seem to be the most popular
everyone also loves buckets and gear bags. i have a gear bag from 4H I still use 10 years later
another thing they did were trophy picture frames...it had the class engraved on it along with a place for a 5x7 photo
kind of like this
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| About 10 years ago, I got 2 stools about 2 1/2 feet tall with an emblem for the circuit painted on top. I use them as side tables in the living room. Love them. They can be refinished/painted if I want a change or they get too grungy. |
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Award Ideas - Out of ideas!