A personalised medal is a lasting reminder of an achievement, competition or special occasion. Choosing the right medal involves more than selecting a design. The size, colour, centre, ribbon and engraving all help create an award that recipients will be proud to receive.
This guide explains how to choose a personalised medal for almost any sport or occasion.
Choose a Medal to Suit the Occasion
Begin by considering why the medals are being presented. They can be used for:
- Football and rugby tournaments
- Darts and pool competitions
- Running and athletics events
- Dance and gymnastics
- School sports days
- Charity events
- Participation awards
- Club competitions
- Work and community events
- Personal achievements
A suitable centre design can turn a general medal into an award made specifically for the event.
Why Choose a 50mm Medal?
Our 50mm medals have a substantial appearance and provide enough room for a clear centre design.
This size works well for children’s and adults’ events, from local sports clubs and schools to leagues, tournaments and charity competitions.
The larger medal also provides suitable space on the back for personalised engraving.
Gold, Silver or Bronze Medals
Gold, silver and bronze medals are traditionally used for first, second and third place. However, you can also use one colour for every participant when the medal is intended as a keepsake or participation award.
Gold medals work particularly well for winners and achievement awards, while mixed gold, silver and bronze sets are ideal for competitions with several finishing positions.
Select the Right Centre Design
The centre is the most visible part of the medal. Choose a design that clearly represents the sport, activity or occasion.
Centres are available for many popular sports and achievements. If you require a different sports centre or want to use your own image, contact us with the picture before purchasing so we can confirm whether it is suitable.
Clear images with bold shapes and limited small lettering usually produce the best results.
Free Medal Ribbon
Each medal comes with a free ribbon, ready to be presented or worn.
When choosing the ribbon, consider the colours of the club, school, team or event. A contrasting ribbon can also help the medal stand out during presentations and photographs.
Free Personalised Engraving
Personalised engraving makes every medal more meaningful. Our 50mm medals include up to four lines of free engraving on the back.
Each line can contain up to 25 letters or characters. Suitable engraving might include:
- Recipient’s name
- Competition or event
- Achievement
- Club name
- Date or year
- Finishing position
Check all spelling, dates and names carefully before submitting the order because the medal will be engraved using the details provided.
Keep the Engraving Clear
Shorter wording normally creates the clearest result. Avoid trying to fit a long message onto one line.
For example:
JAMES SMITH
DARTS WINNER
CAPTAIN WEBB
2026
Dividing the information across four lines makes it easier to read and gives the engraving a balanced appearance.
Ordering Medals for a Club or Event
Before placing a larger order, prepare a list containing:
- The quantity required
- Medal colours
- Centre designs
- Ribbon colours
- Individual engraving details
Checking the information in advance helps prevent spelling errors and ensures that every recipient receives the correct medal.
Medals for Every Sport and Occasion
At Emblems-Gifts Ltd, our 50mm medals include a free ribbon and up to four lines of free engraving. They can be adapted for sports, clubs, schools, charity events and many other occasions.
Browse our medal collection to find the right award for your event.