Medal with Lanyard

Custom medals with lanyards provide a complete and presentable way to recognize winners, participants, students, employees and volunteers. Each medal can be customized with artwork connected to your event and supplied with a neck lanyard so it is ready to wear during the award ceremony.

These medals are suitable for sports tournaments, school competitions, charity races, corporate programs, community events and special celebrations. You can add a logo, mascot, event name, award title, date or original design to create an award that recipients will remember.

The product page offers three medal sizes, three plating finishes, two attachment-hole shapes, several color-fill choices and three packaging levels. These options allow organizers to create anything from a simple participation medal to a more formal presentation award.

Add Your Logo or Event Design

The main surface of the medal can be used for your company logo, school crest, club mascot, competition name or other artwork. Sports organizations may add a team name, tournament title and event date. Schools can use an academic symbol, graduation year or activity name.

Businesses may create medals for employee recognition, team-building activities, annual celebrations or sales competitions. Charities and community organizations can use them for fundraising events, volunteer awards and awareness campaigns.

Keep the design easy to understand. Large logos, clear text and strong shapes normally remain easier to recognize on a medal. If several sponsor logos or lines of text are required, select a larger medal or ask whether supporting information can be placed on the back.

RAFFLESTAG should provide the available artwork area or a design template before final artwork preparation. Request a digital proof to check the logo size, text, colors and attachment-hole position before production begins.

Three Medal Sizes

The product page displays 2.75, 3.25 and 3.50-inch sizes. These equal approximately 69.9, 82.6 and 88.9 millimeters.

The 2.75-inch option provides a useful size for participation medals, school awards and regular sports events. The 3.25-inch size gives additional room for detailed artwork or a larger event title. The 3.50-inch option can provide a stronger visual presence for championships and premium awards.

The page does not explain how the medal is measured. If the medal is round, the measurement may refer to its diameter. If a custom outline is available, it may refer to the longest dimension. Confirm the finished width, height and thickness before ordering.

Larger medals may also be heavier. Ask for the approximate weight when ordering for young children or when the medals will be worn for a long period.

Gold, Silver and Bronze Plating

Gold, silver and bronze finishes are available, making it easy to create traditional award levels. Gold plating and bronze plating are shown as free options, while silver plating adds $0.50 per medal.

You can use separate finishes for first, second and third place or choose one finish for every participant. A single plating color may help keep the event branding consistent, while separate finishes provide a clear difference between award levels.

The page labels this section “Stainless Plate,” but that wording is unclear. It should be changed to “Plating Finish” unless the base medal is confirmed to be made from stainless steel.

Ask RAFFLESTAG to confirm the base material, finish durability and surface appearance. Also check whether antique, matte or polished versions are available if a different style is required.

No Color or Up to Six Colors

The product page provides three artwork color options. A no-color medal is free, up to three colors costs an additional $0.15 each and up to six colors costs an additional $0.25 each.

A no-color design can suit simple embossed, engraved or raised-metal artwork, although the exact production method should be confirmed. This style may work well for formal awards and traditional designs.

Color filling can make logos, mascots and event graphics easier to recognize. Up to three colors may be enough for a simple brand logo, while up to six colors provides more flexibility for detailed artwork.

Confirm how colors are applied and whether they are enamel, printing or another type of fill. Provide official color references when accurate brand colors are important. The final product may still look slightly different from a digital screen because of the material and production process.

One-Inch Lanyard for Wearing the Medal

The selected lanyard option is described as “1-inch lanyard” and is shown as free. This likely refers to a width of approximately 25.4mm, but it should be confirmed.

A wider lanyard can provide a comfortable fit and enough surface for printed event branding. However, the page does not show its length, material, available colors or printing options.

Ask whether the lanyard can be customized with an event name, website, sponsor logo or repeating message. Custom printing can make the award look more complete and provide additional visibility for event partners.

The attachment between the lanyard and medal should also be confirmed. Ask whether the lanyard uses a clip, hook, split ring or another fitting. If the medal will be given to children, ask whether a safety-release option is available.

Round or Rectangular Attachment Hole

The page offers round and rectangular hole shapes at no additional charge. The attachment hole connects the medal to its lanyard and can also affect how the award hangs when worn.

A round hole may suit medals connected with a ring or small clip. A rectangular opening may work with a wider ribbon attachment and can create a different finished appearance.

The hole position should be considered during artwork preparation. Important text, borders and design elements should not be placed too close to the opening. Request a proof showing the exact hole size and position before approving production.

Packaging Options for Different Events

Free polybag packaging is included as the standard choice. A polybag helps keep each medal separate and protected during storage, transportation and distribution.

A velour pouch is available for an additional $0.60 per medal. This option may improve the presentation for employee awards, school prizes and special gifts while remaining easy to transport.

A velour presentation box costs an additional $1.75 each. A box may be suitable for formal ceremonies, championship awards, executive recognition and commemorative medals.

The website currently spells these options as “Valour.” For the USA market, the correct product term is “Velour Pouch” and “Velour Box.”

Confirm the pouch and box dimensions, colors and internal structure. Make sure the selected packaging can hold both the medal and its folded lanyard without causing damage.

Suitable for Sports and Participation Awards

Custom medals are widely used for soccer, basketball, baseball, swimming, martial arts, gymnastics and school sports. Race organizers can also use them for marathons, charity walks, cycling events and fun runs.

Not every medal must represent first, second or third place. Participation medals can recognize commitment, effort and completed challenges. This makes them useful for youth programs, school activities and community events where inclusion is important.

If different medal versions are required, clearly state the quantity for each finish, color combination and award category.

Corporate, School and Community Recognition

Companies can present custom medals during staff programs, annual dinners, sales competitions, wellness challenges and team-building events. Schools may use them for academic achievement, attendance, graduation, music, debate and student leadership.

Community groups and nonprofits can order medals for volunteers, fundraising programs and cultural celebrations. A carefully designed medal gives the recipient a lasting reminder of their contribution.

Ask whether individual names, numbers or award categories can be added. Personalized information may cost extra and require additional production time, so prepare recipient details early.

How to Order Custom Medals with Lanyards

Enter the required quantity and select a medal size. Choose gold, silver or bronze plating, then select a round or rectangular attachment hole.

Choose no color, up to three colors or up to six colors based on your artwork. Select free polybag packaging or upgrade to a velour pouch or presentation box.

Upload your artwork and use the order-notes field to explain your lanyard color, printing, packaging, personalization and delivery requirements. Before ordering, confirm the base material, medal thickness, lanyard dimensions, attachment method, minimum quantity and production time.