Congratulations to Birmingham City, winners of the first domestic Football Trophy of the season. They overcame the odds against a much fancied Arsenal team at Wembley Stadium running out 2-1 winners.
Neutral fans who were watching were treated to a fantastic end to end game with the woodwork being hit on several occasions by both teams. Nice scenes at the end when the Birmingham City players went up to collect their trophies and medals, it great to see one of the so called lower teams triumphing in a cup final.
Also the Oscars were awarded last night with The Kings Speech winning 4 Oscar awards including the main award Best Actor going to Colin Firth.
Carling Cup and The Oscars
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The BAFTA Awards 2011
This week, the hot topic that everyone is talking about is The BAFTA Awards. The film which has wowed audiences and critics alike is, without doubt, The King’s Speech. The film collected a grand total of seven BAFTAs, including best film and best British film. The BAFTA awards are generally seen to be an indicator of the results of the forthcoming Oscars, so it will be expected that The King’s Speech will triumph once again in a few weeks.
BAFTA was first established as the British Film Academy, back in1947. In 1958, they merged with the Guild of Television Producers and Directors to become the Society of Film and Television. This transposed into the British Academy of Film and Television Arts in 1976, which is how we know it today. The BAFTA Awards are internationally recognised and have an eye-catching design. The gold design is based on a theatrical mask and was designed by Mitzi Cunliffe, an American sculptor.
Film, television and music awards are a great example of high profile awards and how trophies are still very relevant in the modern age. Awards stretch from one end of the scale to the other, with awards being given out to children at schools for academic and sporting achievements, to adults for outstanding work throughout their careers and right up to celebrities winning BAFTA awards and Oscars.
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A Brief History of Trophies
Trophies have been awarded to acknowledge victories since ancient times. The word trophy is derived from the French trophée, meaning “a spoil of prize or war.†The English coined the word trophy in 1550. The ancient Greeks created trophies from arms and standards which had been captured from the enemy. These were then hung from a tree or stake to symbolise a warrior. The ancient Romans had a different approach to trophies, which was to build grand columns and arches above fountains.
Winners of the Olympic games in ancient Greece were awarded trophies in the form of laurel wreaths as well as an amphora containing sacred olive oil. There were a range of other awards which were given, such as a tripod vase, a bronze shield and a silver cup. Ancient Rome tended to give money to winners.
Chalices were a popular choice for trophies during the Middle Ages for sporting events. There is even a sterling cup on display in the Henry Ford Museum, which was awarded to the winner of a horse race which was a competition between two towns in 1699. This has extended to traditions today as the Davis Cup, Stanley Cup and a variety of World Cups.
See your reflection in your Glass Awards
If you have won a glass award then it is only natural that you will want to display it proudly; perhaps in your living room at home or your office at work. You want people to be able to see what you have achieved after all your hard work. Unfortunately, glass objects sitting on shelves will inevitably collect dust and grime so it is important that you take the time to clean and maintain your glass awards to keep them in optimum condition. It is a relatively easy process to clean glass awards to restore them to their former glory. All you need to do is make a trip to the shops and stock up on some basic cleaning products i.e. a cleaning cloth and cleaning spray or liquid.
The first step to clean your glass award just involves using the dry cleaning cloth to wipe any dust and dirt off the award and the base. Shake off any dust that is clinging to the cloth and once clean; apply some cleaning product to it. Next, wipe the glass award from top to bottom. You can always use white vinegar as an alternative to chemical-based cleaning products; but make sure you dilute it as it is acidic.
Now you should have glass awards which look as good as new and truly shine!
Celebrate a win with quality Football Trophies
Whatever age you are, what level you are playing at, it is always a fantastic achievement to win a football trophy. Football trophies are available in a range of different designs and sizes to suit all manner of competitions. Perhaps you are the manager of a local football team or a sports teacher at a school or college; whatever the reason, football trophies are a great way to acknowledge the achievements of a football team or individual player.
To give football trophies an extra special touch, you can have them engraved with the team name, player name and what the trophy has been awarded for. Do not try to be too informative as there will be a limit to the number of characters available.
Choose from figurine trophies, football medals, mini awards, plaques, shields and presentation awards. There are football trophies available for those female football players out there, awards for goalkeepers and for referees (even after some of those controversial decisions!)
Football trophies do not need to be unnecessarily expensive either. Buy quality football trophies at an affordable price. Give your football players the recognition they deserve.
Say it with an Acrylic Award
Show your appreciation for someone and make them feel truly special with an acrylic award. Whatever the occasion; acrylic awards are the ideal way to give someone the recognition they deserve. Available in a range of different designs and sizes, there is an acrylic award suitable to be given for any achievement. Choose from shapes such as a simple rectangular or circular slab, or maybe something more distinctive, like a teardrop shape.
You can even add that little extra something by enhancing the acrylic award with a personalised engraving. You could include the name of the person receiving the award, what the award is for, the year it was given or even the corporate logo of who is presenting the award, often at no further cost. This makes acrylic awards perfect as awards for business achievements.
Acrylic awards are available in presentation cases or fixed to a base, which makes them ideal for showing off on desks or shelves. Acrylic awards are a very elegant and stylish option, so the recipients will show them off proudly. Acrylic awards are available at prices to suit a wide range of budgets, without compromising on quality.
A Touch of Glass
Presenting someone with a glass award is a great way of recognising an achievement that an individual or a team has made. Although they are very elegant and impressive to look at, they can actually be a relatively inexpensive option.
Glass awards are a versatile choice and therefore can be used for a wide range of occasions. Because of their smart and sophisticated appearance, glass awards are ideal for being presented at corporate events. Acknowledging the hard work and subsequent achievements of employees can make a real different to staff morale and encourage other workers to follow suit. You can present a whole range of glass awards for different areas of achievement. There are the obvious categories, such as for highest sales, but there may be other employees who often go by unnoticed. There are those who keep a business running behind the scenes, so they could be presented with an award for loyalty.
Glass awards are something that can be treasured forever and be displayed proudly either at home or in the office. Of course, everyone appreciates monetary rewards, but a glass award gives that personal touch and shows that someone is sincerely valued.