What do you do with old medals and trophies?

The older the trophy the higher monetary value it has. If you only have a few trophies to recycle, you can bring them to a local thrift store (Goodwill takes trophies) or surplus store (some surplus stores actually pay you for old trophies).

Are trophies worth anything?

In all, the consensus is that your trophies may be worth a whole lot, depending on the materials used. So, to know the worth of your old trophies, you might have to pay closer attention to the materials.

What do people get trophies for?

A trophy is a tangible, durable reminder of a specific achievement, and serves as a recognition or evidence of merit. Trophies are often awarded for sporting events, from youth sports to professional level athletics.

How do you recycle medals?

For packing: if the medals do not completely fill the box you’re using, use bubble wrap, air bags, paper, cardboard or newspaper (we can recycle all of these). Medals do not need to be wrapped individually- the key is they just need to not shake or slide around the box.

Does Special Olympics repurpose old trophies?

Special Olympics athletes receive new, specially designed medals or ribbons as competition awards. We do not accept donated trophies.

How do you store medals in a box?

Arrange your medals in a shadow box.

1. Avoid using glue or staples, which can damage valuable military medals.
2. Shadow boxes are also a great way to physically protect and preserve your medals.
3. Consider following military protocol when arranging military medals in your shadow box.

What trophies are made of gold?

Eight Well Known Awards Made Out of Gold

• Pulitzer Prize. Silver with 24-carat gold in a cherry wood box with brass hardware.
• Olympic Gold Medals.
• Academy Award (Oscars)
• Nobel Prize.
• Super Bowl Ring.
• Carnegie Medal.
• American Bar Association Medal.
• Medal of Military Valour.

Should every kid get a trophy?

Some people say giving everyone a trophy encourages young people to keep playing sports even if they’re not superstars. That’s because participation trophies help young people celebrate a time when they learned new skills, had fun with their teammates, and belonged to something bigger than themselves.

What can I do with my running medals?

What To Do With All Your Race Medals

• Hang Them Up.
• Get a Wall-Hanging Display System.
• Put Them in a Military Coin Case.
• Turn Them Into Magnets.
• Put Them in a Scrapbook.
• Turn Them Into a Coaster.
• Show Them Off Inside a Glass Jar.
• Put Them as Ornaments on the Christmas Tree.

What percent of donations go to Special Olympics?

83.9\%

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