Student athletes have some of the hardest jobs in school, striving for excellence in the classroom as well as in the arena. Whether in team or individual sports, in exciting local rivalries or state championships, your students are doing you proud while representing your school. There are several options you can offer those athletes to reward those accomplishments. Here are a few that we recommend.
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Awards for Student Athletes
Awards for Student Athletes
The Coveted Varsity Letter
The varsity letter is a tried and true way to display athletic excellence. Proudly earned by those athletes with the skill and work ethic to make the varsity level of their chosen sport, this patch is worn and embellished with gold pins marking the student’s years of success. While a select few may reap this reward as underclassmen, the varsity letter patch is a highly prized beacon for all athletes.
Sport-Specific & School Spirit Patches
The letterman jacket is a surprisingly large canvas for displaying more than the achievements of student athletes. Many of your kids are probably involved in multiple sports. If you have athletes that are passionate about football and soccer, or volleyball and basketball, why not encourage them to display their love for each? There are many styles of sport-specific patches available to make those extra special activities stand out.
Many students, especially multi-generation legacy students, are proud to display their school allegiance next to their own achievements. This can be done with school logos, initials, or class year patches; beautifully made in your school colors in traditional or more modern styles. Consider offering these styles to your student athletes to continue the school spirit!
Personal Touches
An athlete’s letter jacket allows them to literally wear their achievements as a badge of honor. Nothing could be more representative of who they are, so why not personalize it too? Students can showcase more of their individual personalities with patches of their names, special interests, goals, and other activities that they are passionate about.
Certificates & Plaques
Patches and pins aren’t your student’s only options for displaying their accomplishments. Certificates and plaques are a distinguished way to honor their success at your awards assemblies and banquets and can be proudly displayed at home for years to come. Beyond your school’s use of banners for conference and state level successes, Individual banners are growing in popularity. Many families hang these during graduation parties as they are eye-catching and represent not just their achievements, but also their school and team pride.
Gone are the days of one jacket patch loaded with non-descript gold pins. The jacket is here to stay, but as a canvas for the many achievements your young athletes have strived for. Show your student athletes your appreciation for their hard work and dedication through the many other options offered at Awards America.
