Serving the Capital District since 1988, Awards by Walsh’s & Creative Marketing in Cohoes creates custom recognition awards and branded apparel for businesses, schools, teams and organizations. Its 30-year specialty is helping customers turn event and recognition ideas into finished pieces, from engraved awards to embroidered uniforms, with orders ranging from 10 to 10,000 items. The company also operates the Capital Region’s largest showroom and powers it with solar panels that have generated more than 325 megawatt-hours of electricity.
AwardsPlusAwardsPlus grew from a family-home basement business launched in 1974 into a long-running recognition company serving the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area and beyond. Its Clinton, Maryland, team produces personalized awards for organizations, with the capacity to handle both large orders and small custom work.CLINTON, MD
Royal Jester ApparelFounded by former Air Force servicemember Brian Keesee in 1996, Royal Jester Apparel is a Waldorf-based custom apparel and awards shop serving Southern Maryland and the Washington, D.C., area. The business grew from Crown Trophy of Waldorf into custom-decorated apparel after acquiring a screen-printing and embroidery company with more than 35 years of local history, while retaining its awards and promotional-products work. Today, its 5,400-square-foot showroom and in-house wide-format printing operation support apparel, recognition pieces, and branded items for organizations of all sizes.WALDORF, MD
AllogramSince opening as a tiny showroom in Odenton in November 1985, Allogram has made customized awards and recognition products, with its design and production work handled in-house. Now led by second-generation owner Amanda and third-generation leader Amber, the family business combines hands-on guidance with laser engraving, printing and other fabrication to turn a client’s message into a fitting award. Allogram operates two showrooms of more than 3,000 square feet each and can create a custom design when its standard offerings do not fit the occasion.ODENTON, MD
Crown TrophyWith more than 47 years in the awards trade, Crown Trophy produces personalized recognition awards and branded promotional merchandise for sports, schools, businesses and industry. Its awards store combines custom design and personalization with a broad selection, including distinctive 3D laser-etched crystal pieces and recognition programs tailored with corporate logos and event details.339950LEMOYNE, PA