Acrylic Trophies vs Crystal & Glass Trophies: Which Should You Choose?

Need To Know

Both our acrylic trophies and our crystal and glass trophies are made from the same premium 20mm crystal-clear acrylic. The main differences are style, shape and price point.

Choose from the acrylic trophies range when you want modern designs, more sizes, lower cost per award, or many pieces for sports and schools. Choose from the crystal and glass range when you want a more formal, elegant shape for a premium presentation look.

There is no single best option. The right choice depends on your budget, the type of event and how the award will be displayed.

What Each Range Offers

Our acrylic trophies collection focuses on clear, modern designs. Many styles suit sports clubs, schools and everyday recognition. Prices start from £11.49. You can pick from a wide range of sizes and design bases. Full-colour UV printing puts logos and text on every piece.

Our crystal and glass trophies collection offers elegant shapes such as octagon, mountain, star, square, round and diamond styles. These are also made from premium 20mm crystal-clear acrylic. They give the clean look of glass with the durability of acrylic. Popular designs sit around £45.99 to £50.99.

Both ranges are personalised in the UK. Both have no minimum order. Both use the same high-quality UV print process.

Side by Side Comparison

Here is a clear comparison based on the two collections available on our site.

The material is the same. The difference is mainly in the design family and the price level of the finished piece.

Price and Budget

Budget often decides the choice. Our acrylic trophies start from £11.49. This makes it easier to give awards across age groups or full teams without stretching the total cost.

Crystal and glass style trophies sit at a higher price point, typically from £45.99. They suit events where fewer, more formal awards are needed, or where the look of a premium centrepiece matters most.

There is no minimum order on either range. You can order exactly the number you need. This helps smaller clubs and larger ones alike keep control of spending.

If you are planning a full presentation night, mix the two ranges. Use acrylic trophies for most awards and a crystal style piece for the top prize. This keeps the overall budget sensible while still giving the main awards a special feel.

Look, Weight and Feel

Both ranges use the same solid 20mm thickness. This gives real presence on a table or shelf. The acrylic has a clear, glass-like finish that looks clean under lights and in photos.

The acrylic trophies range offers modern shapes and a wide choice of design bases. These suit sports clubs and schools that want a fresh, contemporary look.

The crystal and glass range focuses on classic elegant forms. Octagon, mountain, star and similar shapes feel more formal. They work well for corporate nights, senior awards or any event where a traditional premium look is preferred.

Neither range is traditional real glass or lead crystal. Both are designed to give the appearance of glass with better everyday practicality.

Customisation Options

Both collections use full-colour UV printing. You can add club logos, school crests, winner names, award titles and season years. The print stays bright and sharp.

This is one of the main strengths of acrylic. Colour logos and multi-colour designs work well. Text stays easy to read from a short distance.

Keep the wording clear and not too long. Short titles and key details look best on the finished award. Both ranges allow the same personalisation process and the same care in production.

Durability and Care

Because both ranges use the same 20mm acrylic, they share the same practical strengths. They are more impact-resistant than traditional glass. They are suitable for normal handling at presentation nights and for display at home or in a club cabinet.

Keep the awards indoors. Wipe with a soft cloth if needed. Avoid dropping them onto hard surfaces. With normal care they keep their clear look for years.

This durability is useful for junior awards, school events and any situation where trophies may be moved or handled by younger players.

Which Suits Your Event?

Choose acrylic trophies when:

• You need many awards for a sports day or full club
• Budget needs to cover juniors and seniors
• You want modern designs and a wide size choice
• Full-colour club logos are important
• You value no minimum order and flexible quantities

Choose crystal and glass style trophies when:

• The event is more formal
• You want elegant shapes for top awards
• A premium centrepiece look matters
• You are ordering fewer, higher-impact pieces

Many clubs use both. Acrylic trophies cover the bulk of the awards. One or two crystal style pieces mark the main prizes of the night.

How to Decide

Start with your list of award categories. Note how many trophies you need in total. Set a clear budget. Decide which awards deserve the more formal shapes.

Then look at both collections. Check sizes, styles and current prices. Remember that both use the same strong 20mm acrylic and the same full-colour print process. The choice is mainly about design family and price level.

Order early enough for personalisation and delivery. Double-check all names and spellings before you confirm. There is no minimum order, so you can order exactly what you need.

If you still feel unsure, start with the acrylic trophies range for most of the set. Add a crystal style piece for the top award if the budget allows. This approach works well for many UK clubs and schools.