In lieu of Christmas Gifts this year Recognition Services has made a monetary donation to the Wounded Warrior Project on behalf of our dedicated customers.
“The Wounded Warrior Project™ (WWP) exists to honor and empower Wounded Warriors who incurred service-connected injures on or after September 11, 2001. On that date, America watched in horror as approximately 3,000 people died including hundreds of firefighters and rescue workers.
The tragic events of Sept. 11 are often the reason warriors say they felt a sense of duty to volunteer for the military.” As stated on the Wounded Warrior Project website.
These individuals chose to defend our country, and that is why we honor them.
So this Christmas we are thanking You by supporting our great country’s men and women who guard our freedom and safety.
Earlier this year the community of Boston lost one of their most beloved philanthropists with the passing of Myra Kraft after a long battle with cancer. Myra will be greatly missed largely due to the fact she was so active in not only in the Boston community, but also in philanthropic missions worldwide. I encourage you to check out the details of her involvement with the United Way, Boys and Girls Club, and so many other organizations here.
Myra was also the wife of Robert Kraft, owner of the New England Patriots, where she was also very active in the team's charitable efforts. Her passing had such an impact on the team and the NFL community that this season all Patriots players are wearing an embroidered patch on their uniforms in her honor. However at a recent home game in September the Patriots distributed 70,000 MHK custom lapel pins so that fans also could wear a memento of her legacy. All remaining pins are now on sale with the proceeds being donated to the charities she cherished most in her honor. To learn more about these recognition lapel pins please visit this link for more on the story.
This story was a great reminder to me that small tokens such as a pin can carry so much meaning in a simplistic design. We all have tokens and mementos in our personal lives that connect us to a particular event or person that we cherish and want to remember and I think this story proves that.
When we are asked to create pieces of such importance we take a certain level of pride and humility with the request. It is our pleasure to help the remembrance of loved ones, or even just a solemn event. If you are ever in need of such a token, we are only a click away.
With October here, so is breast cancer awareness month. For the next four weeks everywhere we turn we will see pink ribbon lapel pins as a reminder of this horrific affliction. It is a chance for all of us to Stand Up 2 Cancer united as we search for a cure. However for a handful of faithful workers in Wisconsin, four weeks is just not enough.
The ladies of Choose Hope are some of the hardest workers that I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. Their commitment to cancer fundraising and awareness is hard to match. While the rest of us only seem to think about cancer during October, or when it rears its ugly head in our personal lives, these dedicated ladies are on the frontlines of cancer awareness every single day. Every sale made with Choose Hope generates more funding for cancer research and support. If you want to see these incredible numbers I encourage you to check out their donations page here. In September alone they were able to donate an amazing $16,000.00 thanks to the support of their customers.
If you are looking for a lapel pin to wear this month, I encourage you to check out their stock wholesale lapel pins, and other cancer awareness products here. Shop knowing that every purchase is helping in the fight against cancer. They even have some new wristbands that sum up the sentiment quite nicely.
However if you're looking to create your own custom piece, we would be happy to help you as well. Please just click on the above quote request banner at the top of this page and let us know what you would like to have created.
Thank you again to the ladies of Choose Hope. Keep up the good work and fight the good fight.
I try as much as possible to give shout outs to our customers that do great things and put on great events. That is why I wanted to take a minute and talk about the Choir Boys L.E.M.C. group. We recently created this custom motorcycle pin for an upcomming ride in November, and I like to think it's one of the nicer lapel pins we've created all year.
Integrity of the pin aside, I think the focus should go on the integrity and character that each member of this motorcycle club brings to the table. Each member is from a law enforcement background and is dedicated to helping the law enforcement community through their charitable actions.
If you are local law enforcement in the great American south west, and you only a Harley Davidson, I would stronly suggest meeting up with your fellow blue bloods and enjoy a ride. Take a look at the Choir Boys site here.
This past year we have had numerous requests from members of Lions Club International asking for a unique gift that they could give as an award to outstanding Lions or Lions Club supporters. After quite a bit of design and development, we are pleased to bring to you the Lions Club Etched Medallion Plate!
These awards are a fantastic option when a lapel pin, challenge coin, or certificate simply will not convey enough appreciation. These plates can be proudly displayed in club entrances, on podiums, and tables as each piece comes with its own satin lined gift box and wooden stand. Customization options are available for the plates, and the stock design you see above has a low minimum of only one piece! If you are looking for the perfect gift to let you know your cabinet, sponsors, and volunteers just how special they are then please do not hesitate to contact us today.
Thank you again to all our supporters and customers, we greatly appreciate your business.
Everyday we produce custom coins, custom lapel pins, and custom embroidered patches, each with their own purpose and story. When our customers tell us their story behind the products they order we know we are helping by creating more than an 'emblem'. Any time we are able to help our customers and contribute to their stories we are more than happy to do so.
Recently a firefighter in Atlanta whom we've produced custom badges for in the past asked me to pass along his story and ask for our support. He is working diligently with the Pepsi Refresh program with a goal to open Camp Mai Soli for fostered and adopted children. I encourage you to read up on his project here and vote for his cause. As the saying goes, think of the children.
We want to do more for all of our customers than just create emblems, we want to help create stories of success. We are only as successful as our customers and their endeavors. If you are currently working on a project for yourself or your community and you need support and visibility, please do not hesitate to contact us so that we can use these blogs as a podium for your message. These blogs are visited hundreds of times each week, let us help you spread your message.
Upon returning from an extremely successful Lions Club International Convention in Seattle (by the way a quick thank you to all who stopped by the booth, it was great to meet you!) we received a great bit of news that we are very proud to share. For the second consecutive year the MD25 Lions Trading Pin we had the pleasure of producing has won the Lions International Trading Pin Club (LITPC) MD pin of the year award. This was a great surprise and honor coming off the heels of winning the same award last year (as well as winning Lions Club International MD lapel pin of the year). A big congratulations to our fellow Hoosier Lions in MD25 as they are the real recipients of this honor for the last two years. A special thank you to Indiana Lion Mike Gutyan and his better half Helen. They have conceptualized the lapel pin art for the last several years and we have helped them turn their concept into a tangible piece.
Thanks again for all your support and congrats to MD25! Don't forget to click the quote request link above if you are looking for a custom lapel pin!
During the summer months we are hard at work creating custom biker pins and embroidered patches for clubs doing various events, and whenever possible we like to give credit to the great causes we have the pleasure of being involved with. We recently created a lapel pin for the American Firefighters Motorcycle Club based out of Chicago and I feel they have a story and event lined up that is definitely worth sharing. This September will mark the 10 year anniversary of 9/11. To commemorate this event and to honor the heroes and loved ones lost that day, the American Firefighters M/C will be embarking on a ride from Chicago to New York. The ride will start on September 6th, with stops in Shanksville, Gettysburg, DC, and finally New York. To learn more about this ride and the travel accommodations being made, please click here to learn more about the American Firefighters M/C 9/11 Ride.
The 2012 primaries and elections will be coming upon us soon, and that means we all need to brace for the relentless campaign tours, TV ads, and debates from our favorite hopefuls. It also means we're bound to see more than one lapel adorned with the American Flag lapel pin. The Stars and Stripes has been a staple in our country's accessory drawer for many decades now, especially in the political circuit. However some would say USA flag lapel pins should not be a testament to the legitimacy of a person's patriotism, rather their actions will speak louder than their lapel.
In any case when it comes to talking about custom lapel pins you are speaking our language. Whether your a patriotic enthusiast or a campaign promoter, we have lapel pin options for you.
Make sure to contact us today by clicking on quote request link at the top of the page!
With the Special Olympics World Games almost upon us we have had the great opportunity to create many custom lapel pins, custom embroidered patches, and custom challenge coins that have been used to raise awareness and funds for this great organization. Here at Recognition Services we just wanted to take a minute to say thank you to those of you we have had the pleasure of working with for these events. More importantly we want to say thank you to all the supporters and sponsors of Special Olympics events around the world.
Each year people from all walks of life and all corners of society will come together in support of the Special Olympics games and participants. We have seen local Lions Club Members get involved, law enforcement officials take pride in a traditional torch run, and even bikers organizing fundraiser rides for Special Olympics.
If you are not already involved with this great organization I encourage you to click on this link to see how you can get involved with a program in your area. It is always a pleasure working with the members of these organizations and their supporters, their spirit of service and humbleness is truly inspiring.
In light of recent news of the United States removing one of the world's most notorious terrorists, we have been receiving many requests for American Flag lapel pins. We have several styles in stock as well as the ability to create a custom awareness lapel pin for your needs. When you wear an American Flag lapel pin you are stating to the world you are proud of the United States of America. You are proud of the spirit and tradition the flag embodies. Most importantly when we all wear our flag we stand together and prove that we are truly: One Nation Under God, Indivisible, with Liberty and Justice for All. We would be happy to help you show your pride in our country by designing a custom pin for you today.
Every time we answer the phone here at Recognition Services we don't really know what we will be getting in to, we just know that we are contacted to create the highest quality custom lapel pin, challenge coin, or embroidered patch a person can ask for. So when the phone rang and I answered Mr. Greg Hess's call yesterday I thought it would be business as usual, but little did I know that Greg was going to open up an amazing opportunity for us. He introduced himself as a local firefighter with the Indianapolis Fire Department, and he wanted to swing by our office to discuss making a custom challenge coin. A few hours later he was in our lobby and introduced himself as the founder of Project 911 Indianapolis.
Through his amazing efforts the city of Indianapolis will have a chance to create a memorial using actual pieces of the WTC towers downtown. I encourage you to check out the site, especially if you are here in Indy, and support his effort any way you can. His story is amazing, and I truly enjoyed listening to him recount his time at Ground Zero that fateful day back in 2001. As we wrapped up our meeting regarding the custom coin and custom patch we will be designing for him he pulled out a little pouch containing a rusted and bent piece of metal and placed it in my hands. Sitting there holding a piece of our nation's history was sobering and humbling to say the least. What he has done with Project 911 Indianapolis is truly amazing, and we are truly grateful to have the opportunity to work on this project. If you are part of a group that is planning on creating a memorial piece for the 10 year anniversary of Sept. 11, we would be honored to help you as well. Please contact us today.
For the past few years Recognition Services has been supplying Indian Motorcycle with custom made lapel pins, embroidered motorcycle patches, and even cosmetic parts for their bikes. As a licensed vendor we recently found out that Indian Motorcycle was acquired by Polaris, you can read more about this acquisition here. We just wanted to take a moment to let you know that for Indian Motorcycle and their licensees it is business as usual. If you are wanting to make a Indian Motorcycle custom pin or embroidered patch then please do not hesitate to contact us and we would be happy to design a great piece for your group.
On another note as the weather changes, the trees begin to bloom, and the wind gets warmer it means that riding season is officially upon us. Make sure when you go out to stay safe and wear your gear. To everyone else not on a motorcycle, like the saying goes "Be aware, Motorcycles are Everywhere!". Every year we are asked to do fallen biker patches and our hearts go out to the families affected. Stay safe and enjoy the ride!
While we pride ourselves on offering you the best custom made lapel pin money can by, sometimes you need a new fundraising idea to generate more awareness, and more importantly generate more funds. That is why we are pleased to bring you the first of many new products we are adding to our line, the Customized Locker Mirror! As you can see from the image these mirrors are 4"x4" with a great surface area for selling sponsorship logos, and create brand awareness. All images are screen printed with two colors included, and the mirror can be peeled and reapplied many times in its lifetime. If you Lions club members are looking for a new Lions fundraising idea, then look no further! Even if you're not looking for fundraising opportunities these mirrors are a great alternative to lapel pins to hand out to new gym club members, students at school functions, or even PD departments for use in the locker room. To get more information and a quote about this new product please contact us today!
Through the course of dealing with our customers we get to hear great stories on why a particular piece means so much to them. It is easy to say that each lapel pin and each embroidered patch tells a story. I'd like to take a minute to share one of these stories.
Lt. Kevin Houghton, a dedicated officer from the Hoboken PD in New Jersey, has been a customer of ours for a couple of years now. When he contacted us a few weeks ago to make the attached recognition lapel pin we were thrilled for the opportunity. Through Kevin's service he has been honored with the title of Irish Police Officer of the Year, and will be recognized tomorrow (3/5/2011) at the 25th Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade in Hoboken. You can learn more about the event and Kevin in this link. You'll notice Kevin is the one proudly wearing green!
Thanks again for your service Kevin, and enjoy your day tomorrow!
We are contacted many times throughout the year by companies and organizations looking for ways to recognize their employee and volunteer accomplishments, but they need to keep costs down while ordering several pieces. A great solution to this need is a custom lapel pin that can be tailored to fit any award need. These lapel pins can be awards for years of service, excellence in productivity, or other milestones that are achieved.
We can tailor the specifications of a service lapel pin to fit programs in use by your organization already, or for use in getting a program off the ground. Whatever the purpose behind the pins, we will be happy to help make them work for your needs.
Last week the city of Indianapolis had the privilege to honor the life of a fallen hero, Officer David Moore, as we laid him to rest. Many stories emerged from this tragedy that invoked great action and emotion from not only the Indianapolis community, but from communities all over the country. One story that stood out to me was the fact his mother and father are both veterans of the IMPD force. A local news station covered the story of the first officer to respond to the crime scene where Officer Moore was shot, and how this officer wore the same badge number that Officer Moore's mother wore when she was new to the force. To Sgt. Jo Moore this was a sign that she was always with her son, and a sign as to how all men and women who wear the uniform are tied together. You can read more about Officer Moore and his family here.
Any person can wear a lapel pin, or an embroidered patch, or carry around a challenge coin and be proud of how they earned it. But there is an honor in putting on a Police Badge that only a few in our community can know. They wear it with pride and we should be thankful for all that they are willing to sacrifice. As I see officers wearing memorial lapel pins, and embroidered patches I feel compelled to stop and give thanks, they are truly the thin blue line.
Cody Alicea was just a normal 13 year old boy who was proud of his country and the veterans, including his grandfather, who served for his freedom. That is why he was proud to display an American flag on his bike as he rode back and forth to school. A very commendable action for a young man to take, and an example to us all for how to display what we are proud of and what we support.
Unfortunately the school system of Denair thought it unsafe for the flag to be on Cody's bike, and therefore made him remove it from his bike. This action not only upset Cody and his family, but the local chapter of American Legion Riders and veterans from all around the nation. We have had the privilege of creating many custom coins, biker pins, and embroidered patches for the American Legion Riders of the years, so it was great to see our product in the national spotlight in the below news segment. The American Legion Riders are a fantastic group of men and women and I was not surprised at all at their outreach and support to Cody and his family. We are proud to support the American Legion Riders and commend the work they do.
Last month I talked about the importance of keeping your motorcycles out for that one last winter ride for the kiddies before you locked up your for the winter season. I am happy to see many of you out there were kind enough to go on one last Toy Ride for a great cause. We were able to produce many custom pins for motorcycle clubs and various other organizations that sponsored Toy Runs in 2010, and we are looking forward to making more lapel pins in 2011 for these great causes.
Even though the winter season is upon us and many of you will not be able to get out on your bikes for a few months, please don't forget to stay active in your communities and volunteer for other great causes that need your help!
Thank you all again for your support in 2010, and for all you have done with the Toy Runs and other charity motorcycle rides around the country. Keep the spirit strong in 2011!
Recently we had the privilege to create custom lapel pins for an Honor Flight ceremony for Western Slope as you can see to the right. We were very honored that we could create these custom pins to be handed out to WWII veterans as they embarked on their journey with this fine program. Our hats are tipped to the men and women that make the Honor Flight program possible, and we wish the recipients of these recognition lapel pins nothing but the best. I encourage you to learn about the Honor Flight program by following this link, and finding out how you can best be involved right away.
I try as much as possible to give shout outs to our customers that do great things and put on great events. That is why I wanted to take a minute and talk about the Choir Boys L.E.M.C. group. We recently created this custom motorcycle pin for an upcomming ride in November, and I like to think it's one of the nicer lapel pins we've created all year. 
Upon returning from an extremely successful Lions Club International Convention in Seattle (by the way a quick thank you to all who stopped by the booth, it was great to meet you!) we received a great bit of news that we are very proud to share. For the second consecutive year the MD25 Lions Trading Pin we had the pleasure of producing has won the Lions International Trading Pin Club (LITPC) MD pin of the year award. This was a great surprise and honor coming off the heels of winning the same award last year (as well as winning Lions Club International MD lapel pin of the year). A big congratulations to our fellow Hoosier Lions in MD25 as they are the real recipients of this honor for the last two years. A special thank you to Indiana Lion Mike Gutyan and his better half Helen. They have conceptualized the lapel pin art for the last several years and we have helped them turn their concept into a tangible piece.
The 2012 primaries and elections will be coming upon us soon, and that means we all need to brace for the relentless campaign tours, TV ads, and debates from our favorite hopefuls. It also means we're bound to see more than one lapel adorned with the American Flag lapel pin. The Stars and Stripes has been a staple in our country's accessory drawer for many decades now, especially in the political circuit. However some would say 
Lt. Kevin Houghton, a dedicated officer from the Hoboken PD in New Jersey, has been a customer of ours for a couple of years now. When he contacted us a few weeks ago to make the attached recognition lapel pin we were thrilled for the opportunity. Through Kevin's service he has been honored with the title of Irish Police Officer of the Year, and will be recognized tomorrow (3/5/2011) at the 25th Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade in Hoboken. You can learn more about the event and Kevin in 
We are contacted many times throughout the year by companies and organizations looking for ways to recognize their employee and volunteer accomplishments, but they need to keep costs down while ordering several pieces. A great solution to this need is a custom lapel pin that can be tailored to fit any award need. These lapel pins can be awards for years of service, excellence in productivity, or other milestones that are achieved. 
Last month I talked about the importance of keeping your motorcycles out for that one last winter ride for the kiddies before you locked up your for the winter season. I am happy to see many of you out there were kind enough to go on one last Toy Ride for a great cause. We were able to produce many custom pins for motorcycle clubs and various other organizations that sponsored Toy Runs in 2010, and we are looking forward to making more lapel pins in 2011 for these great causes. 
these custom pins to be handed out to WWII veterans as they embarked on their journey with this fine program. Our hats are tipped to the men and women that make the Honor Flight program possible, and we wish the recipients of these recognition lapel pins nothing but the best. I encourage you to learn about the Honor Flight program by following 
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