Custom Awards For Horse Shows, Dog Shows, Fairs & Sports

Spring Has Sprung, Are You Ready for Your Spring Event Awards?

The flowers are blooming, the days are getting longer, and show season is officially back in full swing. Spring is one of the busiest times of year for Custom Awards For Horse Shows, Dog Shows, Fairs & Sports, and if you're an event organizer, that means one thing—it’s time to make sure your awards are ordered, customized, and ready to go!

At Hodges Badge Company, we've been helping event organizers across the United States create beautiful, high-quality custom awards since 1920. Whether you're planning your first local horse show or your hundredth sanctioned match, we have everything you need to make your spring event unforgettable success, and to give your competitors the recognition they deserve.

So, let's walk through what's ahead this season, and how to make sure you're fully prepared.

Horse Show Organizers,
Is Your Ribbon and Rosette Order In?

Spring marks the unofficial start of the equestrian competition calendar. From hunter/jumper schooling shows and breed competitions to dressage clinics and western pleasure events, arenas across the country are filling up, and champions are waiting to be crowned.

If you haven't placed your horse show award order yet, now is the time. At Hodges Badge, our equestrian award collection includes everything you need to outfit a full show -

• Custom Rosettes, choose from 1-streamer through 11-streamer rosette styles, Championship Line, and Deluxe Rosettes, customized with your divisions and classes.
• Horse Show Ribbons, point top, hemmed, layered, pinked, square top, and more, fully customized with your show name and placement text
• Engraved Trophy Awards, from classic column trophies to stunning acrylic and crystal designs
• Silver Awards and Silver Bowls, timeless high-point and grand champion awards
• Perpetual Awards, the perfect year-over-year award for your signature show classes
• Rider Numbers, custom and stock options to keep your show organized from the first class to the last

Every award in our equestrian collection can be personalized with your show name, organization, event date, division, and placement text. Your competitors have worked all winter for this moment, give them an award worth earning.

Spring Dog Shows Are Right Around the Corner

Specialty clubs, all-breed shows, obedience trials, and agility competitions ramp up every spring and so does the demand for custom dog show rosettes, ribbons, silver, trophies and much more. Whether you're planning a single-day fun match or a multi-day event, Hodges Badge has a full dog show awards collection built for exactly that.

Our dog show custom awards include:

• Dog Show Rosettes, 1- through 11-streamer styles, Championship Line, and stock rosettes for faster turnaround
• Best in Show, Group, and Breed Ribbons, flat ribbon styles in every color, fully printed with your club and show details
• Dog Show Trophy Awards, acrylic, crystal, birchwood, and figurine trophy options
• Dog Show Sashes, for Best in Show, Best of Breed, and other top honors
• Dog Show Silver Awards, pewter, loving cups, bowls, trays, and silver pieces

Don't let your spring show sneak up on you. Place your custom dog show award order early to ensure you have everything in hand well before show day.

Spring isn't just about the show ring, it's also prime season for county fairs, community festivals, and 4-H competitions. From livestock judging and home economics exhibits to arts and crafts and baked goods; these events celebrate the incredible hard work of exhibitors of all ages and every one of them deserves to be recognized with a quality award.

At Hodges Badge, our Fair, Festival & 4-H awards collection is one of the most comprehensive custom awards in the country:

• 4-H Ribbons and Rosettes, customizable with your county, club, class, and year
• Fair Award Ribbons, in every placement from 1st through 6th and beyond, in all styles and colors
• Trophy Awards for Fairs, figurine trophies, acrylic trophies, engraved column trophies, and more
• Medal Awards, a great cost-effective option for large fair divisions with many participants
• Sash Awards, ideal for queen, king, princess, and ambassador competitions
• Plaque Awards, perfect for best of show, superintendent awards, and volunteer recognition

Ordering in bulk? We make it easy. Our team can help you build a complete award package for your entire fair, across all divisions, classes, and categories, so nothing gets missed.

Spring Sports Are in Full Swing Too

Spring is peak season for track and field, baseball and softball, soccer, lacrosse, swim meets, gymnastics competitions, and school award ceremonies. If your organization or school is hosting an end-of-season banquet, field day, or spring championships, Hodges Badge has the sports and school awards to make it special:

Don't Wait, Here's Why Early Ordering Matters This Spring

Spring is the busiest season in the award industry. Show dates cluster together, fair schedules overlap, and production lead times can fill up quickly. Here's the smart spring ordering timeline every event organizer should follow:

8+ weeks out: Ideal time to place fully custom orders, rosettes, engraved trophies, silver awards, custom ribbons. This gives time for design approval, production, and comfortable shipping.

4 weeks out: Still, plenty of time for custom ribbon and rosette orders. Get your artwork and class lists finalized now.

2 weeks out: Check out our Express Line awards, a curated selection of ribbons, medals, and trophies available with faster production turnaround.

Last minute? Our Stock & Quick Ship collection has high-quality ribbons, rosettes, and medals available for the fastest possible delivery. No customization required, order today, ship fast.

Why Event Organizers Choose Hodges Badge Year After Year

• Made in the USA! American-made quality you can count on
• Full customization, your name, logo, colors, and text on every award
• Large orders competitive pricing for shows, fairs, and competitions of every size
• Unmatched selection ribbons, rosettes, trophies, medals, sashes, silver, crystal, plaques, and much more
• Expert customer service our team knows awards and events inside and out
• Express Line & Stock options for when you need it fast

Let's Make This Your Best Spring Season Yet

Your competitors have trained all winter. Your exhibitors have worked all year. Your athletes have given everything they have. Now it's your turn, give them an award they'll be proud of for years to come.

At Hodges Badge Company, we're ready to help you make every spring event a success, from the first-class ribbon to the Grand Champion rosette.