About Award Maven

Award Maven is a WBENC-certified, woman-owned company in Phoenix, Arizona, founded in 2023 by Carmen Elise. We make recognition awards, service awards, deal toys, corporate gifts, company swag, and promotional products, and we handle product selection, design, proofs, and delivery so your team doesn't have to.

Three custom crystal and art glass awards with engraved names and logos

Products available: 12,000+
States we ship to: 50
Certified woman-owned: WBENC
Registered supplier: Coupa & Ariba

Award Maven in brief

Who we are: A WBENC-certified, woman-owned company founded in 2023 and led by Carmen Elise, with a team of awards specialists, promo experts, and designers. Meet the team
What we make: Recognition and service awards, plaques, deal toys, corporate gifts, onboarding kits, company swag, and promotional products.
Promotional products: Our promotional products division, led by Vice President of Promotional Products Larry Frodyma, runs branded merchandise programs alongside our awards work. Read the announcement
Who we serve: HR, marketing, event, executive, and procurement teams at companies, nonprofits, schools, and public agencies.
Where we are: Based in Phoenix, Arizona, with manufacturing across multiple US states and shipping across the US and internationally.
How ordering works: Our team reviews every order, and nothing goes into production until you approve a digital proof.
Multi-location programs: Our approval system lets local, regional, and corporate teams check names and details before anything goes into production. Its launch announcement on LinkedIn reported 144 users across 305 locations.
Recipient details and proofs: Customizable online forms collect recipient addresses and other shipping details, and we prepare a proof for every name on your list to review and approve.
Industry recognition: PPAI named Award Maven one of its 2026 Greatest Companies to Work For, in the Top Small Companies category. See PPAI's list (opens in a new tab)
Founder interview: Carmen Elise joined PromoJournal's She Did That podcast in July 2026 to discuss her industry background, innovation in awards, and leadership. Watch the episode (opens in a new tab)
How you can pay: Credit card, ACH, or check. Purchase orders and Net-30 terms are available for verified business accounts.

Custom awards and branded products prepared by Award Maven

An extension of your team

Awards and branded products are often one task among many for the person ordering them. They are our main focus. We learn what the program or event needs, recommend products that fit your goals, budget, and timeline, and prepare the artwork and proofs.

From there we keep your order on schedule: we send reminders before deadlines, ask for decisions when they are needed, and check the finished pieces before they ship. Whether it's a set of crystal awards or thousands of branded tumblers, you get the same attention.

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Built for the people who run recognition and branding

One partner for awards, branded merchandise, and gifts, whatever your role.

Executive assistants
Awards for executive events, gifts for board meetings, and recognition programs on tight timelines.
HR professionals
Onboarding kits for new hires, service anniversary awards, and merchandise for employee engagement programs.
Marketing managers
Branded swag for product launches, trade show giveaways, and kits for client appreciation campaigns.
Event managers
Awards for galas and ceremonies, conference giveaways, and drop shipping to multiple venues.
Procurement teams
A single supplier for awards, merchandise, and promotional products, registered on Coupa and SAP Ariba.