Photo courtesy of Joshua Trujillo, Seattle PI

In celebration of the Space Needle’s 50th Anniversary, the Space Needle sponsored a ”Space Race” competition, resulting in sending one fortunate individual to the stars.  Buzz Aldrin presented the winner with a trophy created and built by Athletic Awards.

This trophy is very special to Athletic Awards.  In 1961, our Founder Monty Holmes, Sr. started designing the Space Needle trophy without knowing what it looked like.  When he came up with the design, he set the competition back and increased sales by 3 times what it was.

Athletic Awards is very proud to have Buzz Aldrin present the trophy that we created for this event!

One of the original Athletic Awards Space Needle trophies from the 1960's

This photo, taken from a local surveillance camera, depicts what some are saying is the photographic proof that Athletic Awards Man has returned to South Lake Union.  Skeptics have dismissed the photo as bogus.  Others believe that the photo could just as easily be Athletic Awards Man taken from the world’s largest trophy cup that contains the iconic figure’s image.

For those who have long believed that he would one day return to his home, the prospect is truly tantalizing.

Athletic Awards is following the rumors closely and will be the first to report on new developments as they arise.

Athletic Awards is proud to have been featured in the latest newsletter of Discover South Lake Union. Check out our link to the article at Discover SLU!

Happy Holidays from Athletic Awards!

2011 is right around the corner, and January is the perfect time to start implementing an Employee Recognition package.  Whether you want to purchase one large perpetual plaque to list Employees of the month, or a package with one Perpetual plaque and 12 individual plaques, we have options for you!

Please visit athleticawards.com for more information.  Don’t see exactly what you are looking for? Give us a call and we can customize a package for you.

Thanks to everyone who joined us for our 2010 Vendor Fair!  The well known Miss Wahoo Hydroplane was displayed in front of our storefront all day, and we even received a visit from Miss Seafair herself!

Check our website for more information and pictures of the event!

Seafair’s Torchlight run started and finished at Athletic Awards on Saturday, July 31st!  Thanks to everyone who stopped by our booth and participated in our raffle.  Our lucky winner was Daria K! Congratulations, Daria.

Congratulations to all of the participants of the Torchlight Run!  Don’t miss the hydroplane races this coming weekend!  Thanks to all for visiting Athletic Awards’ booth.

In the world of youth team sports, it is baseball season for high school teams, little league teams, and grade school teams.  We know all about recognition and trophies, and we know how much kids love to receive trophies!  Be sure to check out our large selection of baseball and softball trophies.  We understand as a shopper you are trying to get the best value, and that is why we offer free engraving on all of our team specials!

If you are looking for a special championship trophy cup, be sure to check out our large trophies section.

Good luck this season!  Hit those balls out of the park!

Be sure to visit us at AthleticAwards.com to see our large selection.