Table of Contents
- How to choose the right Custom Rosette Awards for your event, and why it matters more than you think
- Why awards are the defining moment of any event
- What to look for in an awards partner
- Hodges Badge Company: handmade custom rosette awards since 1920
- Customize your awards to fit your event perfectly
- FAQs
How to choose the right Custom Rosette Awards for your event, and why it matters more than you think
The venue is booked. Insurance is secured. Judges are confirmed. With entries closed and tallies complete, there’s one final detail that deserves your full attention: the awards.
Awards aren’t just prizes. They’re the physical embodiment of every participant’s effort, ambition, and achievement. They’re what brings competitors back year after year, and what gives your event lasting prestige long after the day is over.
Whether you’re running a small fun show or a large-scale competition, the right award creates a memory. The wrong one, or a flimsy cheap one, does the opposite. Here’s how to get it right.
Why awards are the defining moment of any event
Everything else at your event is infrastructure. The awards are the moment. They capture achievement in a tangible form that participants will display, photograph, and talk about for years. A beautifully crafted custom rosette award on the shelf or wall is a constant reminder of what someone accomplished, and of the event that recognized them for it.
That’s why settling for generic, off-the-shelf or low-quality awards is a missed opportunity. The award your participants take home reflects directly on the quality and credibility of your event.
What to look for in an awards partner
When sourcing awards, you need more than a supplier, you need a partner who understands what you’re trying to achieve and helps you deliver it without compromise.
That means:
- Genuine customization, not just color swaps
- Transparency on charges and minimums so smaller events aren’t priced out
- Expert guidance from people who know the craft
- Made-in-America quality you can stand behind
That’s exactly what Hodges Badge Company has offered since 1920.

Hodges Badge Company: handmade custom rosette awards since 1920
Family-owned and operated from day one, Hodges Badge Company is America’s go-to company for handcrafted rosette awards. Every custom rosette award is made by hand in the USA, a commitment to quality that has defined the company for over a century.
With more than 90 unique rosette styles designed to suit a wide range of occasions, and budgets, Hodges has the depth and expertise to match any event, from equestrian competitions, dog shows, fairs & festivals, swim and gymnastic events to school academic or athletic awards night or corporate recognition programs.
Customize your awards to fit your event perfectly
Browsing the Hodges catalog or website, you might find a multicolor side streamer design you love, and wonder if it could be just a little more you. It can be!
With a low minimum order of just 300 rosettes, you can fully customize your side streamers to align with your event’s design, branding, or theme. Any Color, Any Design and Any Font. And if you want something that stands out even more, check out our Deluxe Rosette Collection which adds extra flair by incorporating your multicolor ribbon design in the tops for events that demand it.
Rosettes w/Custom Side Streamers
Deluxe RosettesReady to create awards your participants will treasure? The Hodges Badge Company team is ready to help, from your first question to your order. With over 100 years of handcrafted expertise there’s no better partner for your event awards.
FAQs
What is the minimum order for custom rosette multicolor side streamers at Hodges Badge Company?
The minimum order for custom rosette multicolor side streamer rosettes is 300 rosettes, low enough to work for most events while giving you full creative control over the design.
Are Hodges rosette awards made in the USA?
Yes! Every rosette is handmade in America by our dedicated team. Hodges Badge Company has been family-owned and USA-based since its founding in 1920.
How many rosette styles does Hodges Badge Company offer?
Hodges offers more than 90 unique rosette styles, covering a wide range of occasions, style preferences, budgets and event types.
Can I customize the ribbon colors to match my event theme?
Absolutely. We have 30+ solid satin ribbon colors to mix and match. Looking for more, for a small upcharge select from our wide selection of specialty, multicolor and foil side streamers. Want more? Custom multicolor side streamers are available for a nominal upcharge and only 300 rosettes minimum. Our team is here to help you select and create the rosette that matches your event perfectly.
