During these tough economic times it becomes more important than ever to show the employees you can afford to keep how much you appreciate their hardwork and dedication.  Right now people are in fear of losing their jobs as the unemployment rate increases while both large and small business are close down at an alarming rate.  We have all identified key employees that we hope will stick around until things start improving so make sure to show them how much they mean to you.  When bonuses have dried up and expensive trips are no longer practical, you can still send a strong message by setting aside a smaller budget for a high-perceived value awards that clearly says "Thank You!". 

We have crystal awards and glass awards to fit all price ranges from $30-$800 per piece.  Everyone loves to see their names sand etched in crystal and we can make ordering awards easy for your company.  Call with specific questions about how you can create a custom crystal award today.

Seth A. Fine, CEO/Designer

FineAwards.com

I wanted to take a moment to thank all of our friends/clients for their continued support this past year.  Besides excellent quality and prices, our focus this past year (which will continue in 2009) was all about customer service and making sure recognizing your employees was easy and enjoyable for you.  We have added key employees to all departments throughout the year which has allowed us to take your satisfaction to the next level.  We are excited about what the New Year brings as we already have some big plans for the website including better ways to stay in touch with you and offer more custom/stock pieces than ever before.  We will also be sharing information about events we sponsor, charities we work with and industry news you may find interesting. 

crystal awards, glass awards and custom award are our speciality so do not hesitate to touch base with us if you think of something special you would like to create.  We are ready when you are.
Seth 

Good Morning Friends...

It is with great pleasure that I finally kickoff the new FineAwards.com blog.  We have been so busy creating custom crystal award and glass awards for you that it has been tough to find extra time to tell you all about some of the other wonderful things we have been up to.  From our growth to the charities we are involved with to our green initiatives, check back often for exciting news and information from FineAwards.com about the awards and recognition industry.  We continue to strive for excellence and no matter the size of your order we will always treat you like our most important client to ensure you keep coming back.  Check us out at www.fineawards.com to view over 500 amazing custom and stock crystal awards perfect for any event.  My friendly team will walk you through the process from concept to completion to make sure your awards exceed your expectations.  I am confident you will not find a better combination of quality, service and price so email or give us a call today.

Seth A. Fine
CEO / Designer

www.fineawards.com

August 15, 2008: Miami, FL – www.fineawards.com of Hollywood, Florida has been recognized by the Better Business Bureau Accredited Online Business Program.

An accredited business must…

-Have been operational in any Better Business Bureau’s service area for at least the past 12 months unless one or more of its principals had previously operated a similar business that would have qualified for accreditation; 

-Be and remain licensed and bonded, if required, and provide licensing and bonding information upon request of the Bureau; 

-Be and remain free from any government action that affects the reliability of the business; 

-Fulfill contracts and agreements and correct mistakes promptly; 

-Respect customer privacy by disclosing on its website what information will be collected, with whom it is shared, how it can be corrected, how it is secured, how policy changes will be communicated, and how to address concerns over misuse of personal data; 

-Ensure that any sensitive data it collects online is transmitted by a secure means; 

-Comply with industry standards for the protection and proper disposal of all sensitive data, whether online or offline; 

-Contact customers only by the means specified and promptly remedy the cause of any failure to do so.

August 1, 2008: Miami, FL – www.fineawards.comof Hollywood, Florida added the trusted Verisign mark to its website in order to boost confidence in customer online shopping experience.www.fineawards.com has become a leading manufacturer of high end crystal awards, glass awards, marble awards, custom award and all types of corporate and recognition awards.

VeriSign is the trusted provider of Internet infrastructure services for the digital world. Billions of times each day, companies and consumers rely on their Internet infrastructure to communicate and conduct commerce with confidence. VeriSign offerings include SSL, SSL Certificates, Extended Validation, two-factor authentication, identity protection, public key infrastructure (PKI), and Domain Name Services.

May 16, 2008: Miami, FL – FineAwards.com of Hollywood, Florida has partnered with the Mad Dog Mandich Fishing Classic as the official crystal award sponsor.

The Mad Dog Mandich Fishing Classic works with both national and local charities and organizations that are dedicated to supporting their community and the environment.  Charities include The Buoniconti Fund to fight paralysis, Shake-A-Leg Miami, Mariners Hospital and the Coastal Conservation Association.

Your host, Jim "Mad Dog" Mandich, has had an illustrious career that has been centered around South Florida. Jim graduated from the University of Michigan in 1969 where he was an "All American Tight End" for the Wolverines. He was drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the first round and played eight seasons with the Dolphins including the 1972 Undefeated Team. After winning two Super Bowls with the Dolphins and one with the Steelers he made South Florida his permanent residence. Jim "Mad Dog" Mandich is now starting his 14th Season as Color Analyst with the Miami Dolphins. He also hosts his radio show each day from 4:00-7:00 p.m. on Sports Radio 560 WQAM.

March 14, 2008: Miami, FL – FineAwards.com of Hollywood, Florida has partnered with the Miami Dolphins Foundation Fishing Tournament as the official crystal award sponsor.

The Miami Dolphins Foundation was established in 1995 as the fundraising arm of the Miami Dolphins Football Team. The Dolphins, through the Foundation, have made a commitment to the betterment of South Florida youth through a direct focus on, but not limited to, educational, health, social and community service issues.

The Miami Dolphins Foundation contributes, whenever possible, to charitable groups that are compatible with the philosophy of the Foundation. Resources for contributions are procured through various fundraising events throughout the year, such as the Miami Dolphins Fishing Tournament, the Miami Dolphins Golf Tournament, Dolphins Auctions, the Scoreboard Celebration Club, gameday raffles and training camp raffles.

Organizations and programs the Miami Dolphins Foundation support include the sponsorship of Broward and Miami-Dade Public Libraries Summer Reading Programs, Children's Book Week, Teen Read Week, the Books and Bears program, Miami Dolphins Outdoor Learning Center at Island Dolphin Care, the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Junior Achievement, Boys and Girls Club, Jewish National Fund, University of Miami Sylvester Cancer Center, Coastal Conservation Association, Broward Partnership for the Homeless and the United Way.

March 14, 2008: Miami, FL – FineAwards.com of Hollywood, Florida has partnered with the Russell Life Skills and Reading Room Foundation as the official crystal award sponsor.

The Russell Life Skills and Reading Room Foundation is dedicated to providing young people with the fundamental tools essential to success.  It does this by emphasizing the importance of reading as a purely educational tool and as a means through which young people can experience the world beyond their immediate communities.  They “Open Books to Open Doors”.

Miami Dolphins linebacker, Twan Russell was concerned about the high illiteracy rate of inner city youth and the lack of educational reinforcement resources available to them.  He and his mother, Mrs. Corliss Russell – a former educator, embarked on an awesome journey to eradicate illiteracy among high-risk groups.  As a young man, Twan’s dream came to fruition because of his interest in books.  Now, his focus is to pass on a legacy of reading to this generation of youth and increase their chances of becoming productive and successful citizens.  Twan currently serves as Director of the Miami Dolphins’ Youth and Community Programs.

March 14, 2008: Miami, FL – FineAwards.com of Hollywood, Florida has partnered with the Dan LeBatard Show as their official poker tournament crystal award sponsor.

This popular South Florida local radio show has been hosting a charity poker tournament at Dania Jai-Alai every month through the second half of 2008.  The award is always a custom designed piece themed from a funny topic or show favorite that the hosts feel represents its listeners.  See link to most recent piece designed December 2008.

http://www.790theticket.com/photos/lebbypoker.aspx?PhotoID=1054170&cc=2481462272 

Video of the first tournament and award…