What do you do with medals?

Recycle them. Sports Medal Recycling accepts donations of unwanted medals from athletes and event organizers and even recycles the cardboard boxes and plastic packing materials they're shipped in. It uses money it gets from the recycling to donate to or participate in charity rides around the country.

What do you do with trophies and medals?

Well-known charities like the Salvation Army and Goodwill may take your gently used trophies, but call your local branch first because not all of them have the same rules. Some nonprofits or schools also may be interested old trophies to reuse for their own activities (for instance at a sports day for kids.)

Where should I keep medals at home?

Hanging Your Medals. Hang your medals from a display shelf with hanging hooks. Purchase a display shelf with hanging hooks that are attached to a wooden strip that runs underneath the length of the shelf. Medals with ribbons can be hung from the hooks, while medals that cannot be hung can be placed on the above shelf.

What do you do with old medals UK?

Sports Medal Recycling offer just what they say on the tin – they'll recycle any metal medals, textiles, plastic and cardboard, reducing waste whilst also supporting fundraising through sport. Medals can be sent at any time, and their packaging will be recycled, too.

Why do we give medals?

A medal may be awarded to a person or organisation as a form of recognition for sporting, military, scientific, cultural, academic, or various other achievements. Military awards and decorations are more precise terms for certain types of state decoration.

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Do medals matter?

So, the medals matter not in and of themselves, but for what they represent. They symbolize a lot of hard work, as well as the process of overcoming many hurdles along the way – self-doubt, bad weather, lack of a social life, etc. It symbolizes the accomplishment of something you didn't know you could accomplish.

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What to do with old medals?

Donate Them. At the end of the day, if you really can't hold onto your old trophies any longer, you can donate them to a good cause. And while they're made from recyclable materials, they actually hold more value as a trophy. There are many charities and non-profit organizations who refurbish trophies.

Do old trophies have any value?

Some old trophies still have great value today. It might be the case that the longer the time of the trophy, the more value the trophy would have.

What do races do with extra medals?

These medals have been donated by runners and by race organizations with the knowledge they will be used to help reduce the stress and depression that can be brought on by such illness. The donated medals are typically rehung on new ribbons by M4M to showcase the non-profit's brand and the events that they host.

How do I present my medals?

Where do you keep trophies and medals?

Store your trophies on a bookcase for an easy fix.

It's likely that you already have a bookcase in your home—clear off a shelf and you have a perfect spot for trophies.

What do you do with old military plaques?

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What can you do with old glass trophies?

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).

How do I sell my trophies?

Are trophies worth money?

Silver trophies and other silver awards made in recent years are very thinly plated and not worth recycling. Older gold-plated medals and trophies made before about 1950 can contain enough gold to recycle profitably.

Are trophies made of real gold?

Currently, the Academy Award statuettes, known as Oscar, are made of gold-plated britannium, an alloy that's mostly made of tin.

What do you do with sport medals?

Can you donate old race medals?

If you would like to donate an earned marathon, half-marathon, or triathlon medal, please take a moment to fill out a Donation Form and tell us about yourself and where the medal is from to provide us and M4M recipients some background on you and your gift.

What can I do with leftover event shirts?

Give them away as an employee or client "thank you" gift. Save them for an upcoming trade show or other event. Incorporate them into a gift basket giveaway. Raffle them off at an event or in your office.

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What is the difference between metal and Medal?

A medal is an award given for excellent performance, such as in a sporting event. Metal is a class of elemental substances that are usually hard, shiny, and conductive.