For those critics who think that awards and plaques are just dust collectors, there is proof out there that shows this information to not be quite correct. Incentive magazine cited research that says 47% of companies surveys use plaques & awards for their annual compensation programs. With half of businesses planning to utilize awards and another 13% using awards spontaneously that means that 60% of businesses that use recognition programs are using awards and plaques to recognize achievements. So they are not just dust collectors, t hey are often starting points for stories that build not only morale, but connections to others in more ways than one. Retelling the story of how you got that sales award may not seem like a big deal, but to the person telling the story and the person hearing it, a bridge is being built that will connect these two for years to come, and that plaque on the wall epitomizes that achievement and is symbolic of the hard work and countless hours the per

Recognize your independence with this Liberty Bell Resin Sculpture from Bux-Mont Awards . These make great awards for an Independence Day tournament, citizenship recognition, and much more. Dimensions: 7 x 5.75 x 4.75 Finsih: Antique Bronze/ Black Base Plate Size: 5.75 x 1.25 Weight: 4 lbs. Price: 25.00

Perkasie PA , The Pennridge Community Day Board has chosen Greg Bencsik, owner of Bux-Mont Awards and Engraving, with it's annual Citizen Of The Year Award. The Award will be presented at the Community Day Events taking place at the Sellersville Veterans Monument Sunday July 8th at noon. Bencsik just completed his 15th year at the helm of Bux-Mont Awards, a company he founded out of his basement. This award epitomizes the committment and dedication to the community in which he lives and does business. Bencsik has mentored many young aspiring businessmen in the community including one of Highway Marines top salesman Brad Anderson, Tyndale Manager Christopher Fuller, and his son Daniel. Teaching those around him to think outside of the box, to serve the community, and to always do the right thing are three of the values Greg is sure to instill in those who learn from him. Whether it is making a sacrifice for his buisness, family, friends, or the community, Greg Bencsik

There are times that take away your breath and make you feel proud to know a particular person or to be associated with an organization because of the things they do or say to further that organizations cause. This world is filled with many selfless people who do things that often go unrecognized. And since it is our job to recognize achievements, I figured it was only right to bring this cause to your attention. Steve Kendra is the head of The Childrens Tumor Foundation , a non-profit 501(c)(3) medical foundation, dedicated to improving the health and well being of individuals and families affected by the neurofibromatoses (NF). Steve is dedicated to this cause because he has seen the debilitating effects of the disease firsthand. Steve is so dedicated that he and a group of his friends is participating in the Race Across America, a hard core endurance bicycle race across America to raise awareness and funds to go towards research for the Childrens Tumor Foundation. He is a tru

There are certain aspects of being in the Montgomery county that remind me of my home in Bucks County, and one of those is the beautiful golf courses and the abundance of them. Lederach Golf Course is one of them. A beautiful place to play and a pristine course that is well managed. Challenging but fun. Its my unde rstanding that the course is owned by Lower Salford Township , and how lucky they must be to own such a beautiful piece of property. We were supposed to have a golf course built in my hometown of East Rockhill Bucks County , but it never materialized. Maybe one day, and if so I hope it's as nice and well run as the Lederach Golf Course . A gem for the county indeed. They have a tournament coming up in September, and if you get a hole in one then you get bragging rights and your name on a plaque in the club house. Great course, great golf!

If you are anything like me, and I know in this area that there are thousands of us, you are an avid follower of professional sports and our Philadelphia teams. You are also well aware of the heartache we as Philadelphia sports fans have had to endure in recent years, and some of your kids are growing up not knowing what it's like to get Playoff Fever or know what it's like even going to the finals. This is really unfortunate, especially because we are such a passionate bunch and want nothing more than a winner in this town. We are an area full of winners, rich traditions, and also great heartache. Being in the awards and recognition business, knowing what goes into championships, and the sacrifice and blood sweat and tears involved, I know it's not as easy as it looks to build a winner. It often seems, though, that things never work out even remotely close to as planned, as evidence with the Freddy Garcia debacle that is currently surrounding the Philadelphia Phillies

an article written for Harleysville Soccer Clubs newsletter, by club president Chris Ryan. Quite articulate and well put! I understand why people don’t volunteer. It’s easy to do, there’s no sign-up required and you don’t have to worry about embarrassing yourself doing something wrong. Not that long ago, I felt the same way you probably do now (heck, I still find it hard to volunteer for some things, like painting one of the rooms in our house.) I remember being at soccer signups five years ago when the man behind the table asked me if I’d like to coach my son’s team. I thought, “What, are you kidding, me coach? I haven’t played since high school. I wasn’t even that good.” But it only took the plaintive plea from my then six year old son, “Please Dad, you’d be great” to get me to even consider the idea. Hesitantly, I printed my name on the volunteer portion of the registration form. My last thought was, “Great, now how do I get out of this?” Nothing fills one’s heart with dread