End-of-season banquet awards
Team banquet awards your athletes will actually keep.
Name. Team. Season year. Engraved on every one.
The end-of-season banquet is the last time this year’s roster is in the same room. A generic trophy says one thing; a tumbler with the athlete’s name, team, and the year they played says another — and it is the one that ends up on the dorm room desk.
After the banquet
The three-tier gift test
Every banquet gift falls into one of three categories after the evening ends:
Tier 1 — They keep it
Goes on the desk or shelf. Travels to college. Gets seen by people who ask about it. Items with the athlete’s name and team hit this tier consistently.
Tier 2 — Parents keep it
Goes into the trophy case or the mantel. Parents appreciate it more than the athlete does. Still a win — it stays in the house and the family sees it.
Tier 3 — The box
Goes in the closet, the garage, or the bin. Happens with generic plaques, foam items, or anything that reads as interchangeable. Nobody remembers where it came from a month later.
The difference between Tier 1 and Tier 3 is usually $5–10 per athlete and the athlete’s name being on the item. At a 20-player roster, that is a $100–200 total difference in budget — typically less than the cost of the venue or catering for the banquet itself.
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What to order
Product options by sport and budget
Every price below is the live price. Tier pricing is published on each product page.
Engraved 20oz Tumbler
Athlete name + team + season year. $20.49 base, $19.68 at 15–19 units, $18.86 at 25–49 units. Travels to college, sits on the desk, gets used every morning. The Tier 1 choice for almost every sport.
Shop Tumblers →Budget-friendly — youth leaguesContour Cut Acrylic Keychain
Team logo in a custom Contour Cut shape, UV-printed with the athlete’s name. $2.50 each with a 10-piece minimum. For youth leagues, large rosters, or programs with a tighter per-player budget. Still has the name; still gets kept.
Shop Keychains →Senior sendoff — travel teamsEngraved Luggage Tag
For athletes heading to college or teams that travel to away games and tournaments. $11.49 single-side, $16.49 two-side. A practical gift for a life transition — team on the front, athlete name on the back.
Shop Luggage Tags →Award tier — MVPs and seniorsCustom Poker Chip Award
A “champion chip” keepsake that reads as a trophy rather than a participation gift. For MVPs, captains, scholar-athletes, and seniors receiving a named award. A set of 20 is $14.99, so every named award is covered with chips to spare.
Shop Poker Chips →Pricing
How much to budget per athlete
- Youth league (8–12 players)
- Keychains at $2.50 each are $25 for the 10-piece minimum, $30 for twelve. Tumblers for 8–12 players run $160.72–$238.56 (tier pricing starts at 5 units, $20.09 each). Most youth programs pick keychains for the full roster and add tumblers for coaches.
- JV roster (15–18 players)
- Tumblers at the 15-unit tier ($19.68 each) = $295.20–$354.24. Under $20 per player. Each one engraved with athlete name and team name.
- Varsity roster (20–28 players)
- Tumblers at the 20-unit tier ($19.57) or 25-unit tier ($18.86). Budget: $391.40–$528.08. Add a set of 20 custom poker chips for named award winners: $14.99 extra.
- Large program (30–50 players)
- Tumblers fall into the 25-unit tier for most large programs; rosters of 50+ unlock $18.04 each (12% off). Per-player cost decreases as roster size increases.
Per-unit rates for every tier are on the pricing page.
Timing
Ordering timeline for fall, winter, and spring sports
Season ends October–November
Fall sports (football, soccer, volleyball, cross country)
Order within a week of the final game. Standard production (5–7 days) delivers before most November banquet dates if ordered promptly.
Season ends February–March
Winter sports (basketball, wrestling, swimming)
Order mid-February. State championship teams: order the day after the final game for the best chance at standard production before banquet.
Season ends April–May
Spring sports (baseball, softball, track, lacrosse, tennis)
Busiest banquet season. Order in the final weeks of the regular season rather than waiting for playoffs to conclude. Rush production is available if needed.
Varies by program
Year-round / club sports
Order immediately after the season concludes. For club sports with tournaments in late spring, the standard 10-day advance order rule applies.
Beyond MVP
Award categories beyond the standard MVP
Most banquet programs have a standard MVP award. The teams with the best banquet culture have 6–10 named awards that recognize different contributions — which means more athletes leave the banquet feeling seen rather than watching others get called up. Custom poker chips are ideal for named awards because each one can carry a different award name and recipient.
- Most Valuable Player
- Team Captain
- Scholar-Athlete
- Most Improved
- Offensive MVP
- Defensive MVP
- Spirit Award
- Coach’s Award
- Comeback Player
- Unsung Hero
- Leadership Award
- Senior Recognition
Common questions
Frequently asked questions
How much should I budget per athlete for banquet gifts?
Most programs budget $15–25 per athlete. At 15+ units, engraved tumblers are $19.68 per player. At 25+ units, $18.86. Keychains at $2.50 each (10-piece minimum) are the lower-cost option for large rosters or youth leagues. A typical varsity roster of 18–22 players runs $354.24–$430.54 for personalized tumblers.
Can each athlete’s tumbler have their individual name?
Yes — every unit can carry a unique engraving with no per-name fee. Submit a roster with each athlete’s name and any custom text (jersey number, position, graduation year). You pay per unit at the tier price; the per-athlete personalization is included.
How far in advance should I order for a banquet date?
Order at least 10 business days before the banquet — standard production (5–7 business days) plus 2–5 days shipping transit. If the season just ended and the banquet is next week, rush production (2–3 business days) is available. Your design is approved in the editor at checkout, so the clock starts the day you order.
What’s the best banquet gift for a varsity team?
The 20oz engraved tumbler is the most widely ordered — practical, travels to college, and has their name on it permanently. At a 15–25 player count, tier pricing is $18.86–$19.68 per player. For MVP or senior distinction, a custom poker chip or ion-plated premium tumbler reads as trophy-tier rather than participation-tier.
Can I order banquet gifts for multiple teams in one order?
Yes. One order can include multiple product types with different artwork files per team. Especially useful for athletic directors consolidating all spring banquet orders — combined unit count qualifies for better tier pricing and you get one consolidated invoice.
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Standard production is 5–7 business days, rush is 2–3. Every item engraved with the athlete’s name. Ships before your banquet.
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