{"id":553,"date":"2026-01-13T06:25:12","date_gmt":"2026-01-13T06:25:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/veperpins.com\/?page_id=553"},"modified":"2026-08-09T10:43:59","modified_gmt":"2026-08-09T10:43:59","slug":"custom-medal","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/veperpins.com\/custom-medal\/","title":{"rendered":"Custom Medals"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"553\" class=\"elementor elementor-553\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-11e25266 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"11e25266\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-15103ffa elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"15103ffa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Custom Medals<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a88364e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a88364e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"304\" data-end=\"842\">As a trusted supplier of custom medals for events, VeperPins creates high-quality award medals that help your competition, ceremony, or organization stand out. With years of experience producing promotion and recognition gifts, we efficiently manufacture custom medals for marathons, swimming competitions, school activities, corporate events, and more.<br data-start=\"657\" data-end=\"660\" \/>Whether you need a small batch or a large production run, our custom medal solutions are designed to match your event theme, brand, and schedule \u2014 making your awards truly memorable.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-16efba2 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"16efba2\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-41682c8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"41682c8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"vp-medal-categories\" aria-label=\"Custom medal product categories\">\n  <div class=\"vp-medal-wrap\">\n    <div class=\"vp-medal-grid\">\n\n      <a class=\"vp-medal-card\" href=\"https:\/\/veperpins.com\/custom-medal\/custom-enamel-medal\/\" aria-label=\"Start customizing Custom Enamel Medals\">\n        <div class=\"vp-medal-img\">\n          <img\n            src=\"https:\/\/veperpins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/elementor\/thumbs\/custom-silver-medals-rlvvcs0u8pxh3oijgev4wtuv4vzpz4p9778lsgy2pa.webp\"\n            alt=\"Custom enamel medals\"\n            loading=\"lazy\"\n            decoding=\"async\">\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"vp-medal-body\">\n          <span class=\"vp-medal-tag\">Color-Filled Awards<\/span>\n          <h2>Custom Enamel Medals<\/h2>\n          <span class=\"vp-medal-link\">Customize Now<\/span>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/a>\n\n      <a class=\"vp-medal-card\" href=\"https:\/\/veperpins.com\/custom-medal\/custom-insert-medal\/\" aria-label=\"Start customizing Custom Insert Medals\">\n        <div class=\"vp-medal-img\">\n          <img\n            src=\"https:\/\/veperpins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Custom-Insert-medals.webp\"\n            alt=\"Custom insert medals\"\n            loading=\"lazy\"\n            decoding=\"async\">\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"vp-medal-body\">\n          <span class=\"vp-medal-tag\">Easy Custom Centers<\/span>\n          <h2>Custom Insert Medals<\/h2>\n          <span class=\"vp-medal-link\">Customize Now<\/span>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/a>\n\n      <a class=\"vp-medal-card\" href=\"https:\/\/veperpins.com\/custom-medal\/custom-die-struck-medal\/\" aria-label=\"Start customizing Custom Die Struck Medals\">\n        <div class=\"vp-medal-img\">\n          <img\n            src=\"https:\/\/veperpins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Custom-Die-Struck-medals%E2%80%8B.webp\"\n            alt=\"Custom die struck medals\"\n            loading=\"lazy\"\n            decoding=\"async\">\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"vp-medal-body\">\n          <span class=\"vp-medal-tag\">Classic Metal Finish<\/span>\n          <h2>Custom Die Struck Medals<\/h2>\n          <span class=\"vp-medal-link\">Customize Now<\/span>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/a>\n\n      <a class=\"vp-medal-card\" href=\"https:\/\/veperpins.com\/custom-medal\/custom-education-medal\/\" aria-label=\"Start customizing Custom Education Medals\">\n        <div class=\"vp-medal-img\">\n          <img\n            src=\"https:\/\/veperpins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Custom-Education-Medals.webp\"\n            alt=\"Custom education medals\"\n            loading=\"lazy\"\n            decoding=\"async\">\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"vp-medal-body\">\n          <span class=\"vp-medal-tag\">Academic Honors<\/span>\n          <h2>Custom Education Medals<\/h2>\n          <span class=\"vp-medal-link\">Customize Now<\/span>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/a>\n\n      <a class=\"vp-medal-card\" href=\"https:\/\/veperpins.com\/custom-medal\/custom-sports-medals\/\" aria-label=\"Start customizing Custom Sports Medals\">\n        <div class=\"vp-medal-img\">\n          <img\n            src=\"https:\/\/veperpins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/custom-sport-medals.webp\"\n            alt=\"Custom sports medals\"\n            loading=\"lazy\"\n            decoding=\"async\">\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"vp-medal-body\">\n          <span class=\"vp-medal-tag\">Sports Awards<\/span>\n          <h2>Custom Sports Medals<\/h2>\n          <span class=\"vp-medal-link\">Customize Now<\/span>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/a>\n\n      <a class=\"vp-medal-card\" href=\"https:\/\/veperpins.com\/custom-medal\/custom-race-medal\/\" aria-label=\"Start customizing Custom Race Medals\">\n        <div class=\"vp-medal-img\">\n          <img\n            src=\"https:\/\/veperpins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/custom-race-medals-2.webp\"\n            alt=\"Custom race medals\"\n            loading=\"lazy\"\n            decoding=\"async\">\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"vp-medal-body\">\n          <span class=\"vp-medal-tag\">Race Day Medals<\/span>\n          <h2>Custom Race Medals<\/h2>\n          <span class=\"vp-medal-link\">Customize Now<\/span>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/a>\n\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<style>\n  .vp-medal-categories {\n    width: 100%;\n    padding: 44px 20px 76px;\n    background: #f8fafc;\n    font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\n  }\n\n  .vp-medal-categories * {\n    box-sizing: border-box;\n  }\n\n  .vp-medal-wrap {\n    max-width: 1360px;\n    margin: 0 auto;\n  }\n\n  .vp-medal-grid {\n    display: grid;\n    grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr);\n    gap: 26px;\n  }\n\n  .vp-medal-card {\n    grid-column: span 2;\n    display: flex;\n    flex-direction: column;\n    overflow: hidden;\n    text-decoration: none;\n    color: inherit;\n    background: #fff;\n    border: 1px solid #e8edf3;\n    border-radius: 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}\n<\/style>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dbda722 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"dbda722\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a3de6ac elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"a3de6ac\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"vp-order-flow\" aria-labelledby=\"vp-order-flow-title\">\n  <div class=\"vp-order-flow-wrap\">\n\n    <div class=\"vp-order-flow-head\">\n      <span class=\"vp-order-flow-kicker\">Simple Custom Medal Process<\/span>\n      <h2 id=\"vp-order-flow-title\">How to Order Custom Medals<\/h2>\n      <p>\n        Ordering custom medals is simple. Send us your design or idea, review the artwork proof,\n        and approve production before we make and ship your medals.\n      <\/p>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"vp-order-flow-grid\">\n\n      <article class=\"vp-order-flow-card\">\n        <div class=\"vp-order-flow-meta\">\n          <span class=\"vp-order-flow-step\">Step 01<\/span>\n          <span class=\"vp-order-flow-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n            <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\">\n              <path d=\"M12 16V4M12 4L7.5 8.5M12 4L16.5 8.5\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/>\n              <path d=\"M4 15V18.5C4 19.3 4.7 20 5.5 20H18.5C19.3 20 20 19.3 20 18.5V15\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/>\n            <\/svg>\n          <\/span>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <h3>Send Your Design or Idea<\/h3>\n        <p>\n          Upload your logo, sketch, reference image, or event details. You can also tell us\n          your preferred medal size, shape, quantity, ribbon style, and deadline.\n        <\/p>\n      <\/article>\n\n      <article class=\"vp-order-flow-card\">\n        <div class=\"vp-order-flow-meta\">\n          <span class=\"vp-order-flow-step\">Step 02<\/span>\n          <span class=\"vp-order-flow-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n            <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\">\n              <path d=\"M7 3H14L19 8V21H7V3Z\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/>\n              <path d=\"M14 3V8H19\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/>\n              <path d=\"M10 13H16M10 17H14\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/>\n              <path d=\"M4 7V21H17\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/>\n            <\/svg>\n          <\/span>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <h3>Get Artwork Proof and Quote<\/h3>\n        <p>\n  We help confirm the \n  <a href=\"https:\/\/veperpins.com\/custom-medal-size-thickness-guide\/\">medal size<\/a>, \n  plating, enamel colors, 2D or 3D effect,\n  ribbon design, packaging, and provide a clear quote before production.\n<\/p>\n      <\/article>\n\n      <article class=\"vp-order-flow-card\">\n        <div class=\"vp-order-flow-meta\">\n          <span class=\"vp-order-flow-step\">Step 03<\/span>\n          <span class=\"vp-order-flow-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n            <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\">\n              <path d=\"M3 7.5L12 3L21 7.5L12 12L3 7.5Z\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/>\n              <path d=\"M3 7.5V16.5L12 21L21 16.5V7.5\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/>\n              <path d=\"M12 12V21\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/>\n              <path d=\"M16 5.5L7 10\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/>\n            <\/svg>\n          <\/span>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <h3>Approve Production and Shipping<\/h3>\n       <p>\n  After artwork approval, we \n  <a href=\"https:\/\/veperpins.com\/how-custom-medals-are-made\/\">make the mold, produce the medals<\/a>, \n  inspect the quality, attach ribbons, pack your order, and ship the finished medals to you.\n<\/p>\n      <\/article>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-224faa78 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"224faa78\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-747224be elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"747224be\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"promo-scroll-banner\">\r\n  <div class=\"promo-scroll-track\">\r\n\r\n    <span class=\"promo-item\">\r\n      <svg class=\"promo-icon\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\r\n        <!-- Pencil icon for design -->\r\n        <path d=\"M12 20h9\"><\/path>\r\n        <path d=\"M16.5 3.5a2.1 2.1 0 0 1 3 3L7 19l-4 1 1-4Z\"><\/path>\r\n      <\/svg>\r\n      Free custom medal mockup & unlimited design revisions\r\n    <\/span>\r\n\r\n    <span class=\"promo-item\">\r\n      <svg class=\"promo-icon\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\r\n        <!-- Lightning icon for speed -->\r\n        <path d=\"M13 2L3 14h9l-1 8 10-12h-9l1-8z\"><\/path>\r\n      <\/svg>\r\n      Fast production & on-time delivery for your events\r\n    <\/span>\r\n\r\n    <!-- Duplicate for seamless scrolling -->\r\n    <span class=\"promo-item\">\r\n      <svg class=\"promo-icon\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\r\n        <path d=\"M12 20h9\"><\/path>\r\n        <path d=\"M16.5 3.5a2.1 2.1 0 0 1 3 3L7 19l-4 1 1-4Z\"><\/path>\r\n      <\/svg>\r\n      Free custom medal mockup & unlimited design revisions\r\n    <\/span>\r\n\r\n    <span class=\"promo-item\">\r\n      <svg class=\"promo-icon\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\r\n        <path d=\"M13 2L3 14h9l-1 8 10-12h-9l1-8z\"><\/path>\r\n      <\/svg>\r\n      Fast production & on-time delivery for your events\r\n    <\/span>\r\n\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fa894d3 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"fa894d3\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-72f4349 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"72f4349\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"vp-medal-value-head\">\n  <span class=\"vp-medal-value-kicker\">Why Choose Our Custom Event Medals?<\/span>\n  <h2 id=\"vp-medal-value-title\">Elevate Your Event & Keep Winners Coming Back<\/h2>\n  <p>\n    Custom medals are the ultimate symbol of achievement. Unlike generic, off-the-shelf trophies\n    that end up forgotten in a drawer, a beautifully crafted custom medal leaves a lasting premium\n    impression. It rewards hard work and creates an emotional connection that motivates athletes\n    and participants to register again next year.\n  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"vp-medal-value-grid\">\n\n  <div class=\"vp-medal-value-image\">\n    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/veperpins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/medals-21.webp\" alt=\"Custom event medals for sports and recognition awards\">\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"vp-medal-value-content\">\n    <h3>Built Around Your Event<\/h3>\n    <p>\n      From sports tournaments and school marathons to corporate recognition programs, we fully tailor\n      your awards in any size, 3D mold, plating finish, and custom-printed ribbon to perfectly match\n      your brand\u2019s prestige.\n    <\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"vp-medal-value-content\">\n    <h3>Turn Winners Into Your Best Brand Ambassadors<\/h3>\n    <p>\n      Modern competitors don\u2019t just win\u2014they share. On Instagram, Facebook, and Strava, athletes love\n      showing off their hard-earned finishes. When your event medals feature a \n      <a href=\"https:\/\/veperpins.com\/how-to-design-a-standout-medal-the-ultimate-guide\/\">striking, high-end design<\/a>\n      with heavy-duty tactile quality, they instantly become social media magnets.\n    <\/p>\n    <p>\n      This organic user-generated content generates non-stop free exposure, drives community buzz,\n      and turns a simple award into a powerful marketing tool that packs a massive punch for your brand.\n    <\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"vp-medal-value-image\">\n    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/veperpins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/medals-22.webp\" alt=\"Custom medals shared by winners after an event\">\n  <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-db2e39a e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"db2e39a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c07c743 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"c07c743\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<!-- H2 1 -->\n<div class=\"award-block\">\n  <div class=\"award-image\">\n    <img loading=\"lazy\" \n      src=\"https:\/\/veperpins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/medals-25.webp\" \n      alt=\"Custom award medals for events\"\n      loading=\"lazy\"\n      decoding=\"async\"\n      width=\"700\"\n      height=\"700\">\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"award-content\">\n    <span class=\"award-label\">Event Solutions<\/span>\n    <h2>Award Medals for Any Event Scale<\/h2>\n\n    <div class=\"award-list\">\n\n      <details class=\"award-item\" open>\n        <summary>\n          <h3>Race Directors & Event Organizers<\/h3>\n          <span>Marathons \u2022 5Ks \u2022 Cycling Events<\/span>\n        <\/summary>\n        <div class=\"award-body\">\n          <p>\n            Your race date isn't moving, so your medals need to be there on time.\n            If you want something athletes will be proud to wear and keep, enamel medals are a solid choice.\n            They have rich colors, a substantial metal feel, and plenty of room for a custom ribbon.\n          <\/p>\n          <p>\n            Working with a tight deadline? Offset printed medals can be a faster option.\n            We can use ready-made medal blanks and print detailed artwork directly on the surface,\n            which helps shorten production time.\n          <\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/details>\n\n      <details class=\"award-item\" open>\n        <summary>\n          <h3>Corporate Buyers<\/h3>\n          <span>Anniversaries \u2022 Year-End Awards \u2022 Employee Milestones<\/span>\n        <\/summary>\n        <div class=\"award-body\">\n          <p>\n            For employee awards, company anniversaries, or client recognition, a clean metal finish\n            usually works better than something overly colorful. Die struck medals are a good fit\n            when you want a more traditional, professional look.\n          <\/p>\n          <p>\n            The design comes from raised and recessed metal details, with finish options such as\n            polished gold, antique bronze, silver, or matte plating.\n          <\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/details>\n\n      <details class=\"award-item\" open>\n        <summary>\n          <h3>Schools, Universities & Youth Sports Clubs<\/h3>\n        <\/summary>\n        <div class=\"award-body\">\n          <p>\n            School buyers usually have two big concerns:\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/veperpins.com\/how-much-do-custom-medals-cost\/\">budget caps<\/a>\n            and flexible order quantities. We support smaller orders as well as larger school and\n            league programs, with factory-direct pricing to help keep costs under control.\n          <\/p>\n          <p>\n            Depending on the artwork and budget, you can choose enamel, printed, or other medal styles.\n            We can also help you select the right ribbon, finish, and packaging for the age group and event.\n          <\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/details>\n\n      <details class=\"award-item\" open>\n        <summary>\n          <h3>Gyms, Esports & Community Collectives<\/h3>\n        <\/summary>\n        <div class=\"award-body\">\n          <p>\n            If you want people to actually keep the medal, the design matters.\n            These events are a good place to move beyond a standard round medal and try something\n            that fits the personality of your group.\n          <\/p>\n          <p>\n            Cutouts, glow-in-the-dark enamel, spinning parts, unusual shapes, and bold finishes\n            can all be built into the design when they make sense for the event.\n          <\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/details>\n\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<!-- H2 2 -->\n<div class=\"award-block award-reverse\">\n  <div class=\"award-image\">\n    <img loading=\"lazy\" \n      src=\"https:\/\/veperpins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/medals-24.webp\" \n      alt=\"Custom medal production processes\"\n      loading=\"lazy\"\n      decoding=\"async\"\n      width=\"700\"\n      height=\"700\">\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"award-content\">\n    <span class=\"award-label\">Medal Options<\/span>\n    <h2>3 Core Processes: Pick What Fits Your Timeline & Budget<\/h2>\n\n    <p class=\"award-intro\">\n      Not sure which option makes the most sense for your project?\n      Our\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/veperpins.com\/custom-medal-types-and-materials\/\">custom medal types and materials guide<\/a>\n      walks through the main styles, materials, and production methods so you can compare them before you choose.\n    <\/p>\n\n    <div class=\"award-list\">\n\n      <details class=\"award-item\" open>\n        <summary>\n          <h3>Enamel Medals<\/h3>\n        <\/summary>\n        <div class=\"award-body\">\n          <p>\n            Enamel medals are a good choice when color is an important part of the design.\n            Soft enamel gives you recessed color areas and raised metal lines, while hard enamel\n            has a smooth, polished surface. Both work well for logos, mascots, race graphics,\n            and colorful event branding.\n          <\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/details>\n\n      <details class=\"award-item\" open>\n        <summary>\n          <h3>Printed Medals<\/h3>\n        <\/summary>\n        <div class=\"award-body\">\n          <p>\n            Printed medals work well for artwork with gradients, small details, or photo-style graphics\n            that would be difficult to reproduce with enamel. They're also useful when you're working\n            with a shorter production schedule.\n          <\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/details>\n\n      <details class=\"award-item\" open>\n        <summary>\n          <h3>Die Struck Medals<\/h3>\n        <\/summary>\n        <div class=\"award-body\">\n          <p>\n            Die struck medals keep the focus on the metal itself instead of adding color.\n            Raised and recessed details create the design, and different plating finishes can give\n            the medal a polished, antique, or more traditional look. They're often used for\n            recognition awards, military events, anniversaries, and formal programs.\n          <\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/details>\n\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<!-- H2 3 -->\n<div class=\"award-block award-dark\">\n  <div class=\"award-image\">\n    <img loading=\"lazy\" \n      src=\"https:\/\/veperpins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/medals-23.webp\" \n      alt=\"Custom medal quality inspection and delivery\"\n      loading=\"lazy\"\n      decoding=\"async\"\n      width=\"700\"\n      height=\"700\">\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"award-content\">\n    <span class=\"award-label\">Why Work With Us<\/span>\n    <h2>Why Source From Us?<\/h2>\n\n    <div class=\"award-list\">\n\n      <details class=\"award-item\" open>\n        <summary>\n          <h3>Free Artwork Support<\/h3>\n        <\/summary>\n        <div class=\"award-body\">\n          <p>\n            You don't need a finished production file to get started.\n            Send us your logo, sketch, reference image, or basic idea and our team can turn it\n            into a production-ready digital proof for you to review before anything is made.\n          <\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/details>\n\n      <details class=\"award-item\" open>\n        <summary>\n          <h3>Quality Checked Before Shipping<\/h3>\n        <\/summary>\n        <div class=\"award-body\">\n          <p>\n            We inspect the medals before they're packed and shipped.\n            We check the plating, enamel, artwork, ribbons, and overall finish so problems can be\n            caught before the order leaves the factory.\n          <\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/details>\n\n      <details class=\"award-item\" open>\n        <summary>\n          <h3>Your Event Date Matters<\/h3>\n        <\/summary>\n        <div class=\"award-body\">\n          <p>\n            In our factory, your event date is non-negotiable. Once we accept your order,\n            we make sure your medals\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/veperpins.com\/how-long-do-custom-medals-take\/\">arrive on time<\/a>.\n            We'll confirm the production schedule with you before the order moves forward.\n          <\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/details>\n\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-06521f3 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"06521f3\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-335ad6f elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"335ad6f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"vp-medal-sticky\" aria-labelledby=\"vp-medal-sticky-title\">\n  <div class=\"vp-medal-sticky-wrap\">\n\n    <div class=\"vp-medal-sticky-left\">\n      <span>Custom Finishes & Upgrades<\/span>\n      <h2 id=\"vp-medal-sticky-title\">\n        Looking for Something Unique? Explore Our Custom Finishes and Upgrade Options\n      <\/h2>\n      <p>\n        Choose the right plating, add interactive details, and finish your medals with premium packaging that makes every award feel more valuable.\n      <\/p>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"vp-medal-sticky-right\">\n\n      <article class=\"vp-medal-sticky-card\">\n        <div class=\"vp-medal-sticky-image\">\n          <img decoding=\"async\" \n            src=\"https:\/\/veperpins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/gold-or-silver-or-copper-medals-custom-.webp\" \n            alt=\"Custom medal plating options in gold silver and copper finishes\">\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"vp-medal-sticky-content\">\n          <h3>Medal Plating Options<\/h3>\n          <p>\n            Start with the base. 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Send your concept to our team and we\u2019ll help match the right finish.\n          <\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/article>\n\n      <article class=\"vp-medal-sticky-card\">\n        <div class=\"vp-medal-sticky-image\">\n          <video autoplay muted loop playsinline preload=\"metadata\" aria-label=\"Custom spinner medal with moving center part\">\n            <source src=\"https:\/\/veperpins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/69tvt-2avgf.webm\" type=\"video\/webm\">\n            Your browser does not support the video tag.\n          <\/video>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"vp-medal-sticky-content\">\n          <h3>Spinners & Moving Parts<\/h3>\n          <p>\n            Want your medal to feel more interactive? Add a 360-degree spinning center, magnetic puzzle parts, or slider mechanisms.\n          <\/p>\n          <p>\n            These upgrades turn a traditional award into a keepsake people want to hold, move, and show off. It is a great option for races, tournaments, fan events, and premium event medals.\n          <\/p>\n          <p>\n            <strong>Double-Sided Design:<\/strong> You can also place your main event logo on the front and use the back for race maps, sponsor logos, dates, or achievement details.\n          <\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/article>\n\n      <article class=\"vp-medal-sticky-card\">\n        <div class=\"vp-medal-sticky-image\">\n          <img decoding=\"async\" \n            src=\"https:\/\/veperpins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/121.webp\" \n            alt=\"Custom medal with premium packaging box\">\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"vp-medal-sticky-content\">\n          <h3>Premium Presentation & Packaging<\/h3>\n          <p>\n            A great medal should feel special from the moment it is received. 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