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When we talk about engraved coffee mugs at Pinnacle, we are not talking about just another corporate gift. These mugs have been part of our...

At Pinnacle, recognition has always been at the heart of what we do. For over two decades, we have designed awards, trophies and service anniversary...

Proud women owners of Pinnacle Rewards & Recognition, a 100% women-owned certified business...

In corporate culture, the notion of an “Employee of the Month” award often emerges as a great motivational idea. At first glance, it’s a concept...

In the fast-paced world of business, a company’s success often hinges on its corporate culture. A robust corporate culture is like the heart of an...

We all have been captivated by the dazzle of crystal, the way it plays with light, the charm it exudes when you hold it. It’s...

Let’s take a trip down memory lane. Remember when your teacher would give you a star for a homework well done? The elation, the pride...

The search for the perfect trophy – something elegant and beautiful that fits the budget – often used to start with a Google search for...

When dealing with people, remember you are not dealing with creatures of logic, but creatures of emotion.” Dale Carnegie Human Beings Crave Recognition. According to...

If there is only one thing that I would want everyone to know about Recognition it would be this.  Recognition is not just for winners. ...

It’s possible that you have encountered the words “memento” and “award” many times, often without pausing to consider the specific meanings they hold. Sometimes it...

Picture this: Your child receiving a virtual award on a zoom call instead of being called on stage and presented with a trophy in front...

Consider these two schools of thought –  “We may have budget constraints, but we are determined to obtain the best value for our money and...

A couple of years back, we printed over 25,000 personalized award certificates for a multi level marketing company and I had the honor to experience...

During the COVID-19 pandemic, when many of us found ourselves working from home, our table space suddenly became a precious commodity. The same space that...

Diwali is just round the corner and Diwali Cleaning is going on in a big way. All the stuff forgotten and tucked away and in...

In the world of recognition and awards, there’s a saying that big things often come in small packages. For over a decade, lapel pins were...

Recognition is not just for winners. There is so much meaning packed into this short statement, and that is the reason why I decided to...

In the bustling workshop of our manufacturing unit located at Gurgaon spread over 13,000 sq ft, you’ll discover the heartbeat of our company—the skilled artisans...

Ever been to an event or a conference and noticed those tiny, shiny pins people have on their suits, shirts or sarees? Yes! We are...

Within the hustle bustle of the financial world, monumental deals are being struck every day. These aren’t just numbers on paper but represent months, if...

The Olympic Games in ancient Greece were one of the earliest forms of organized competition, dating back to 776 B.C. Winners of these games did...

Ever browsed through crystal awards online or in a store and felt a twinge of confusion? Why does one piece cost significantly more than another,...

So you’re planning to start a recognition programme at your company or perhaps you’re looking to upgrade to make it more effective. Whatever the reason...

We’ve all been there—scrolling through endless online catalogs, squinting at images and descriptions, and desperately trying to decipher which option is the best. But what...

Have you ever been at work and felt that a little more fun could make your day brighter? Well, you’re not alone. In the fast-paced...

We’re about to dive into a short story that’s part passion, part determination, and a whole lot of “we’re going to make it happen” spirit....

It was a bright evening filled with anticipation. Siddharth an amazing team player with five years of impeccable service, was at his company’s annual awards...

Such a big event, and all we managed to capture were two pictures… That’s right, just two. This wasn’t just any event, it was our...

When you start your Awesomeness group at your workplace, you’re likely to find that everyone who participates is excited and enthusiastic at the start. But...

Have you ever felt that when you do good things people don’t notice, but if you make one mistake, there is a chain of emails...

So, you’ve decided to start your own Awesomeness group at your workplace? Congratulations!! You will love it. In my experience, it is one of the...

Are you interested in starting your own Awesomeness group at work, but worried about messing it up? First, it’s common to make mistakes in an...

The entire idea behind a recognition programme is to make your employees feel great, to strengthen their bond with the company and to make the...

Deal Toys or Financial Tombstones are essentially bespoke or custom-made to the deal that is being celebrated. At Pinnacle we have been making deal toys...

On an average a customised Deal Toy or Financial Tombstone takes 10 to 30 days to manufacture after the design has been approved. That said,...

This is a very common question. The short answer is that depending on the customer’s requirement, the cost of a deal toy can vary from...

Till a few years ago, most financial services companies in India were ordering Deal Toys from overseas. This changed after Pinnacle launched its Deal Toy...

Companies spend billions of dollars annually on recognition and incentives, yet survey after survey shows that the #1 reason that employees quit their jobs is...

Wherever you are with your Long Service Awards Programme, if you are interested in taking it to the next level then there are some easy...

The artist, Paul Cezanne famously said, “A work of art that did not begin in emotion is not art.” This sentiment has guided me for...

What is the only item in the world that is so precious that no price can be put to it? It’s not the Kohinoor, nor...

Not every runner can finish a marathon successfully. Runners have to do special training before they can succeed in a marathon. We learnt this lesson at...

While I have always loved lapel pins, the general feeling was that it was too small for us to focus at Pinnacle so in our...

In the course of my 22 years in the field of appreciation and more so recently while researching for my book on the Awards Industry...

Every CEO and Business Owner wants a motivated and driven workforce because that directly affects the company’s bottomline and long term growth. There are three...

No festivity in the world is complete without food, especially in India where food is a truly big deal and deservedly so.  Food awakens all...

The year was 2010. Pinnacle was 10 years old in the Awards and Recognition space and while we had been making Long Service Awards for...

It is heartening to see more and more companies celebrating work anniversaries and key milestones of their employees with Long Service Awards (LSAs). They join...

Running a successful Long Service Awards Programme is extremely rewarding for any company, but not without challenges. One of the most important decisions you will...

No matter what the budget, we will have something nice and exciting to offer for your winners. Our Award options start from as low as...

What if even your awards can be customized in your company colors. Your colors that tell your brand story. That’s exactly what our clients get...

Just a glimpse of another never-ending stack of awards right before QC and final packing before dispatch. There is no greater joy than to see...

Add color to your recognition program in low budget. Our Thumbs Up Award. #BudgetAwards #FunAwards #LoveRecognition #MadeInIndia #PinnacleWorks #India #RecognitionIdeas. —————————————————————————————————————- Pinnacle is an industry...

Etching on Crystal is an art. Laser Etching is not for Crystal Awards. It’s not uncommon for our customers to tell us that our crystal...

When we started Pinnacle 20 yrs back no one was using glass at that time to make trophies in India. Primarily people mainly used wood,...

How many times have we heard this before…… You hold the Key to Success. If You want to be successful all you got to do...

A Global Recognition Award which stands out of the ordinary. It looks gorgeous and stunning at the same time. The reason why we launched it...

Sometimes we make awards which are so stunning that you fall in love with your own creation. NDTV Gadget Guru Award was definitely one such...

Our Awesome Booth at TechHR 2017 by People Matters was an amazing experience and why not when you meet hundreds of people and they all...

At Pinnacle we are constantly designing and creating new products, new tools, and ideas which can be used as recognition. We want people to have...

Reach Out for no good work should go unnoticed. Reach Out & build deeper and everlasting relationships. A Must have tool for Instant Recognition… Someone...

There are a few award categories which are easy to decide and they get included in most Reward programs. say, However think for a moment,...

You go to a fancy restaurant and you are spoiled for choices. Lots of dishes sound interesting, but it’s hard to make a choice but...

At Pinnacle we have been designing and manufacturing long service awards since 2000. Over the years we have delivered hundreds and thousands of awards on...

Winning is Never Easy & Winners Deserve the Best. Always. At Pinnacle we are constantly looking for inspiration for our new award designs and this...

Yes its true … all the money ….all the hard work of budgeting and procuring the right award may be completely meaningless if some of...

Digital Printing on Acrylic, Wood, and Crystal is one of the many areas where we did maximum experiments in the past decade. While the technology...

Dull… Boring… Same old certificates?? Well… Not Any More. Yes, you can order Vibrant & Stunning Certificates right from your desk. No expensive design fee...

Our beautiful green and the blue planet is a popular option for mementos, awards, and gifts. Different people have different reasons for choosing a world...

I am in absolute love with this globe. Not just because this is the first one of the series created by me but because I...

A Customer is King, was & Always Always Will Be a KING The reason why every great organization has Customer Service Champions who ensure that their customers...

Financial Tombstone, Lucite Tombstone, Acrylic Embedments, Deal Gifts and yes even Deal Toys… They go by many names in the Investment Banking World across the...

Buy Cheap awards. Stay in the budget. Work gets done. Everyone is happy. I am sure we all know it’s not that simple… But sadly,...

Need Crystal Awards? Awards which connects with your theme, your audience & of course your brand… Blank Crystal Award shapes are just a starting point for us....

That’s our booth at the Hong Kong Gifts and Premium Show in April 2015. The World’s largest International show for Gifts and Premiums and the...

Happy… Carefree…Loving… Many of us at Pinnacle are full-time work from home mom’s with very young kids. Young kids but mostly very supportive… Supporting their...

We are here for you…. So I have found a perfect way company group photo’s should be taken. Especially if you have lots of girls...

On an average as per Google search results, about 2900 people are looking for cheap trophies every month while at the same time only 10...

Wow, time flies really fast. In 2000 around the same time I was surfing online and found an ARA Show in America where different suppliers...

A personalized pen is more than just a pen with words on it. It’s a lifelong remembrance of the special moments you are about to...

Frosting on glass refers to an extremely light etching or engraving to the glass just enough to remove its transparency. Its often done for glass...

Starting a new long service award program? Revamping something which has not been changed for ages? Want great questions to kick-start an internal brainstorming session...

Its an Art to reduce a mammoth size aircraft to an inch sized Lapel Pin which you can proudly wear. An art we love at...

Want to buy personalised pens or engraved pens but have lots of questions in your mind? Don’t worry we have collated all the questions our...

What is the best way to get your message out there and let people know who you are or what you care about (even if...

This has been a long pending to do on our list and we are happy it’s finally checked. Introducing Dazzling… Sparkling… Shimmering…. all metal trophy...

You must be wondering whats Valentine Gift got to do with an award and recognition company. Well, we have been making these gifts for our...

I love books and over the years have learned a lot from them….. Two books helped me understand the Real Meaning of Culture Peak by...

Creating images with one nail at a time and weaving them together with hundreds of meters of thread work…and finally many many hours later our...

Organic is the new in thing….. We make efforts to recycle….. Efforts to conserve….. Try harder to delight our customers… Share knowledge on social media….....

We have been making Glass Star Awards since 2000. For the record Pinnacle was the first company who started making Glass Awards in India. In...

Article talks about an interesting story about the invention of glass....

And the winner is …. a Shimmering & Sparkling ‘Swarovski Crystal Award’. Our mantra at Pinnacle – We are in business to delight the Winners. Winning...

So you want to order a personalized pen from Pinnacle. Great ! Following are the 5 simple steps we follow and you get your personalized...

This blog talks about a type of crystal trophies one should not buy....

Want to order custom lapel pins? Confused which finish is right for you? Worry no more. I have explained 5 of the most popular finishes...

New to engraved coffee mugs. No worry. Just read this blog and hopefully all your questions would be answered....
This Blogs explains in a very basic way how do we get beautiful 3D engraved images inside crystal while the top surface remains plain....

Want to upgrade from the common wooden plaques. Try our Dazzling Plaques? The shimmering silver and gold gives a stark contract to the deep black...

Green is in and so are the Green Gifts. In fact, they have been ‘The In Thing’ for quite a while now. Often green gifts...

This article explains the most common methods used for printing on coffee mugs especially used in the promotional products industry. If you are placing an...
This post talks about the disadvantages of using LED bases for awards....
Looking for a beautiful gift for Diwali this year. Read On......

    Budgets have a way of being infinitely smaller than the marketing objectives set. Stretching your marketing rupees is a trick that most marketing...

This question comes up many times when we present a range of crystal award to our customers. While Optic crystal awards are known for their...