When you trust someone with your awards, branded swag, and client gifts, you are handing them your brand in three dimensions. You are not just buying products. You are creating moments people will remember and artifacts they will keep for years.
You need a partner who understands recognition, sourcing, logistics, and design at a deep level. Not a catalog, not a script reader, and not a generalist.
That is exactly what Award Maven is built for.
We combine true industry expertise, dedicated teams, white glove service, thoughtful design, and real technology so recognition feels easy on your side and unforgettable on theirs.
Awards & Promotional Products Expertise That Goes Beyond Sales
We really only hire people who know their stuff.
Award Maven is staffed with top experts in awards and promotional products, something not every company can claim. Our team brings decades of combined experience from all sides of the fence with the ability to source every imaginable type of promotional product or the perfect recognition piece.
You bring the event, the objectives, and the story you want to tell and we’ll curate promo products that deliver it. The benefit to you, the customer is:
- A clear sense of what items will and won’t work in a program or project
- The ability to suggest ideas that won’t end up in the junk drawer
- Picking a factory partner that best fits your needs
- If we can’t find it as a stock item, we can have it made custom
You’re working with specialists who can help you with:
- Choosing the best item to showcase your messaging, branding, and culture
- Suggesting decoration methods that fit your budget while standing out and raising visibility
Dedicated Teams for Custom Awards and Branded Products
Awards and promo are cousins, not twins. They use different suppliers, have different lead times, and carry different risks.
That is why we do not ask one person to dabble in everything. Instead, moving forward, customers have a team assigned to them:
- A dedicated awards specialist focused on trophies, sales awards, service programs, patent awards, deal toys, and years of service
- A dedicated promo and branded products expert focused on swag, kitting, and client gifts
These are different products with different requirements. Treating them that way means you get better advice, cleaner execution, and fewer surprises.
White Glove Service for Awards, Swag & Client Gifts
We do not hire “mid” people.
We hire the smartest, most ambitious, detail driven people we can find. People who:
- Go above and beyond because it is in their blood
- Are genuinely dedicated and view your success as their success
- Stay calm when timelines get tight and keep projects moving forward
- Communicate clearly so you are never guessing what happens next
That is what white glove service means to us. It is not just premium packaging at the end. It is the mindset that runs through the whole process, from first conversation to final delivery.
From an operations point of view, we are relentless about making sure every order is successfully delivered. Many companies treat shipment as the finish line and stop paying attention. For us, confirmed hand delivery is part of the job.
High-Quality Awards & Promotional Products from Vetted Suppliers
High quality does not happen by accident.
We know which factories stand behind their product and which ones cut corners. We know who can handle complex engraving/decoration, who is best for a specific project, and who can be trusted under rush pressure. And most importantly, we will select a factory that can meet your deadline.
Because we have already done the vetting, you do not have to. When we recommend an item from a particular factory, it is because they have a proven track record with us.
That means:
- Consistent quality from piece to piece
- Clear, crisp decoration that feels premium in hand
- Packaging that both protects and enhances the unboxing moment
- Realistic lead times and honest conversations when choices affect timing or budget
Our goal is simple. When your award or kit shows up on a desk or stage, you are proud to have your logo on it.
Product Sourcing for Custom Awards, Branded Swag & Client Gifts
Finding the right product is not just about typing a keyword into a search bar. Product sourcing is an art form, and it takes years of experience and relationship building to get right.
We have 39 years of experience in this game, including:
- Long term relationships with the best and most reliable suppliers and manufacturers in the industry
- Close coordination with factory reps, sales reps, and customer service teams, so we know exactly who to call when the hunt is on
- A global network for both off the shelf and custom made solutions
A few realities we solve for you:
- Sourcing is a massive time robber and your time is valuable so let us take that burden off of you.
- Need it in a rush with a crazy short in hands date? We know who to call first.
- Want your logo on a high profile retail brand like YETI, Nike or Ogio? No problem, because we work with all of the retail brands that are on the promo side of the game.
- Did your team come up with a fun idea but the item does not seem to exist? We can have it custom made through our global network.
You focus on the strategy and the internal approvals. We focus on the hunt.
Awards Technology & Swag Platforms Built Into Our DNA
Tech is not a feature here. It is part of our DNA.
Award Maven was founded on technology, and we back that up with an actual tech department with real developers. That means:
- Tech is not a one off launch. It is an ongoing mission.
- Our tools are constantly evolving as recognition, swag, and procurement needs evolve.
- We offer a suite of complementary tech solutions to make ordering, proofing, and tracking easier.
- When your program needs something special, we have the ability to create custom tech as well.
In practice, that can look like:
- Custom portals or curated collections for your events or teams
- Online company stores
- Clean flows for approvals, proofs, and variable engraving data
- Smarter handling of multi address shipping and international needs
We build technology to remove friction, not add it.
Procurement-Friendly Awards & Branded Merchandise Vendor
COUPA, Ariba, or another system. Whatever you are running, we will work with it.
We understand that vendor onboarding and procurement workflows can be their own project. Our job is to cut through the red tape, not add to it.
That includes:
- Completing required vendor registrations and documentation
- Supporting PO based purchasing and your invoicing preferences
- Aligning with your approval and budget processes
- Keeping communication clear so your internal stakeholders stay aligned
Your job is already complex. We are here to make it easier, not harder.
Transparent Awards Pricing: No Hidden Fees or Credit Card Charges
We believe in clarity and fairness.
So we keep pricing straightforward and we do not charge credit card fees. No surprise line items at the end. No extra friction for using the payment method that works best for you.
You should be able to see exactly what you are paying for and why. Simple.
Brand-Forward Award & Swag Design That Elevates Your Identity
Design is where everything comes together.
Awards and swag are physical expressions of your brand. If the design feels off, the material feels cheap, or the logo treatment is wrong, it does not just affect the piece. It affects perception of your brand.
Our in house design team exists to make sure your awards and branded products are:
- On Brand
- On Point
- On Time
We do not rely on cookie cutter templates or “close enough” solutions. We unpack your brand guidelines, your use cases, and your audience, then design projects and select items that feel like your brand.
Think of it as a design like you have never seen it before for recognition and swag.
Woman-Owned Awards & Promotional Products Partner
Award Maven is a certified woman owned business, and we are proud of it.
For organizations that value supplier diversity or have diversity goals built into their sourcing strategy, partnering with us supports those goals while still delivering a high caliber of quality, tech, and service.
You do not have to choose between diversity and performance. You can have both.
End-to-End Management for Awards, Branded Swag & Client Gifts
Everything we do is built around one outcome.
Your recognition, branding, and gifting moments should feel calm and confident on your side, and special and memorable on theirs.
From strategy, product sourcing, design, and tech, through to kitting and confirmed delivery, we stay with the project all the way through. That level of operational ownership is a big part of our white glove promise.
Whether you are planning:
- Sales awards or President’s Club
- A local, regional or national product launch
- Deal toys and financial tombstones
- Grass-roots efforts in the community
- Patent awards or years of service programs
- Client or employee gifting
Award Maven can help you move from “I am not sure where to start” to “this part is handled.”
Share your event, your timeline, and your budget. We will bring you concepts, pricing, and a clear path to on time, event ready delivery.
👉 Ready to talk about your next awards, branded products, or client gifts? Request a quote or contact our team to get started.