Awards Articles

Culture and Society » Awards | By Jimmy Woodall @ Saturday, 15th November 2008 @ 7:58 PM

When looking for retirement gifts, it is very important to find gifts that reflect the individual interest of the person, hobbies or favorite pastimes. Sure plaques and trophies are a nice way to recognize years of excellent service, but those are the kind of gifts that corporations will end up giving. Gifts are always appreciated more when it is something that they actually use and that brings joy and relaxation into their lives. When someone enters retirement, they suddenly have all th... more...

Culture and Society » Awards | By Christine Harrell @ Monday, 10th March 2008 @ 3:28 PM

Good volunteers are hard to find. For all the good intentions of most of them, it\'s rare to find ones who really throw themselves into the cause and go above and beyond expectations. However without a little acknowledgement from the organization, volunteers can feel taken for granted and get burned out. Here are a few ways you can show how much you appreciate the people who work for you. Say Thank You This should go without saying, but it\'s surprising how many organi... more...

Culture and Society » Awards | By Christine Harrell @ Monday, 4th February 2008 @ 2:28 AM

Gift shopping is fun but some people can be hard to shop for! From the person who has everything to people you just don\'t know very well, there are lots of clever and interesting gift ideas for everyone out there. Recognition Awards Sometimes we just want something simple that tells someone what they mean to us. However when our sentiments are expressed with tacky, mass-produced items the personal message is often is lost in the translation. Just how many \"World\�... more...

Culture and Society » Awards | By Jim Brown @ Tuesday, 26th June 2007 @ 6:32 PM

There are different Entertainment/Memorabilia sources in the world because everyone has a different opinion on what is entertaining and what piece of memorabilia would constitute such a memorable event that it would be significant enough to earn a place in history. The Entertainment/Memorabilia item is generally associated with a person, place or thing. The different Entertainment/Memorabilia sources are generated by catastrophic events such as the attack on the World Trade Center. These ... more...

Culture and Society » Awards | By John Dealey @ Tuesday, 27th March 2007 @ 7:34 PM

Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790), has had a tremendous and lasting influence on the American way of life. Poverty to Prosperity He was born into poverty, had little formal education, and yet in spite of incredible odds against him, he became one of the best known and most respected men of his times. How do you want to be remembered? Knowledge is a Key to Success Very early in life, Franklin recognized the importance of continuing education. He was committed to self... more...

Culture and Society » Awards | By Victor Epand @ Thursday, 8th February 2007 @ 7:06 PM

I would like to know what types of duties you receive medals for. My students have also come up with some questions. What is the highest ranking Medal you can get? Are there different types of Medals for each branch of the military? For each task or assignment, would there be a different Medal of Honor? Do you know any resources (books, magazines, websites) we can use to further our research? The highest medal an American Military person can get is the Medal of Honor. Some call it the C... more...

Culture and Society » Awards | By Laura Watkins @ Friday, 26th January 2007 @ 6:21 PM

If you\'re anything like me, you were sitting on your couch on Monday, January 15th watching the Golden Globe Awards to see which of your favorite stars, movies and television shows would take home awards. (And, to see what everyone was wearing!) This year\'s show did not disappoint. Newcomer America Ferrara, from the new ABC show Ugly Betty, took home a Best Actress award. Jennifer Hudson, of American Idol fame, won her first Golden Globe for her supporting role in the film Dreamg... more...