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7 Caregiver Lapel Pins Ideas

Caregivers (Nursing Assistants) are much more than just people doing tasks we can’t or aren’t capable of: They actually care for those we love and care about.

You can see them in our houses, hospitals and other facilities, moving around those who need care and attention. And we don’t want them to feel under-appreciated, right? Because a resentful caregiver will do his/her job ….. probably in a “not so giving” way.

So we must take care of them, show them our appreciation for them and the jobs they perform every day.

An inexpensive but thoughtful way to show our appreciation is by giving them one of those little  lapel pins that say…..

(7 Caregiver Lapel Pins)

  1. #1 Care Giver Pin
  2. Caregiver Volunteer Pin
  3. Ribbon of Hope Angel Lapel Pin (Plum is the chosen color to honor our caregivers)
  4. Angel Lapel Pins (because they are the angels that take care of those we love)
  5. “Agent Orange” Caregiver lapel pins
  6. Nursing Assistants Pins
  7. Heart /Angels Pins

Do you have any other ideas for caregiver pins?

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Tuesday, March 20th, 2012

68 Most Popular School Award Pins

In the world of lapel pins, the award pins category is one of the most popular ones. And within the award pins, the school-related pins are one of the top ones, as people -thank you for that- always remember to show appreciation and encourage not only the students but also the teachers, volunteers, pta members and other members of staff that together make education possible for our children.

So here it is the list of…

Top 68 School Award Pins

Student Recognition

  1. Outstanding Student
  2. Student of the Month
  3. Super Student
  4. Star Student
  5. Student of the Week
  6. Super Work
  7. Star Student
  8. Honor Roll Honor Student
  9. Creative Thinking Award
  10. Academic Acheievemte
  11. Middle School Honor Student
  12. Top Performer

Student Subjects

  1. Books are Brain Food
  2. Reading is fun
  3. Read at home Award
  4. Reading Award
  5. Writing Award
  6. Drama
  7. Art
  8. Band
  9. Chorus
  10. Music
  11. Super Reader
  12. Reading is Magic
  13. Super Speller
  14. Science is Magic
  15. Computer Whiz
  16. Math is the future
  17. ABC Spelling
  18. Math Award
  19. Geography Award
  20. I love reading
  21. I love math
  22. I can read!
  23. Creative Writing

Teacher, Staff & Volunteer

  1. Staff Recognition Award
  2. Volunteer Award
  3. Excellence in Teaching
  4. PTA has heart
  5. Very Important parent
  6. I care I volunteer
  7. To a Special Volunteer
  8. Volunteers Provide Rainbows
  9. Premio al Voluntario
  10. PTA Volunteer Award
  11. Best Teacher
  12. Kindergarten Teacher
  13. Great Teacher
  14. Substitute Teacher – Please be kind
  15. Teachers are angels with invisible wings
  16. Preschool teacher
  17. Music Teacher
  18. I love my teacher
  19. Appreciated Teacher
  20. Teachers: The Core of Education
  21. Teacher Angel
  22. Teacher’s Aide: Makign a difference in education
  23. World’s Greatest Teacher
  24. World’s Best Teacher

 Various Subjects

  1. Perfect Attendance
  2. Principal’s Award Pins
  3. Class Officer
  4. School Safety Patrol
  5. Effort Award
  6. Student Body Government
  7. Student Council
  8. Class of 2012
  9. Leadership

There you go… the dream list of the Top 68 School Award Pins.

 

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Tuesday, January 24th, 2012

Die Struck Antique Lapel Pins for Gothic XX

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  • Product: Custom Lapel Pins
  • Style: Die-Struck
  • Plating: Nickel Silver
  • Finish: Antiquing

Even if we design and manufacture lapel pins on a daily basis, sometimes we don’t foresee how nice a design will look once the finished product is ready to ship.

When we saw how these die-struck antique pins turned out, the only thing that came to mind was wow, how beautiful they look!

It is great when the right combination of factors, such as size, design, plating and finish is chosen.

These pins resemble the look of pewter pins, which are manufactured using a different process, and sometimes a more expensive one.

We bet the customer is happy with them, and will update once we hear from them :)

Thursday, December 1st, 2011

Diabetes Awareness Ribbon Pins

familyDiabetes is a severe illness that affects nearly 25.8 million or 8.3% of the American population. Its incidence has been increasing exponentially with every passing year. In the year 2007 alone, almost 250,000 deaths were attributed to Diabetes – directly or indirectly. Sadly, this figure has been rising every year. However, you can contribute to the cause and help to create awareness by wearing awareness ribbon pins during American Diabetes Month this November.

First of all, it should be realized that amongst the 25.8 million people who are affected by Diabetes, nearly one third of them are not aware of it. Either intentionally or unintentionally, they do not take the occurrence of Diabetes seriously, making the disease’s severity only worse. As such, it is our responsibility to make people conscious about it. You can increase awareness by wearing red ribbons pins and by educating people in your community about this condition. What you do can help to save lives from potential risk.

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The American Diabetes Month is filled with events all around the country that not only call for people who are affected by the disease but also people who do not have it as well. You should realize that 79 million people have been diagnosed with pre-diabetes; a condition in which some of the symptoms of diabetes are observed. All they need to do is avoid factors that only speed up the progress of diabetes. During Diabetes Awareness Month, it’s important to educate these people about what they can do to prevent contracting the disease which in the medium and long term can save their lives.

Diabetes is not only a deadly disease, but it is also one which can cause the occurrence of other life-threatening conditions, such as blindness, heart diseases, foot ulcers, chronic pain, and even kidney failure. Moreover, the occurrence of heart strokes is often worsened when it occurs in conjunction with high blood sugar.

On the other hand, people suffering from diabetes often become quite depressed. Not being able to do what you want or physical limitations, sometimes make people victim of clinical and chronic depression. In November, you can show to these people that there’s hope and that you care by taking part of this national crusade.

Whether you have diabetes or not, it’s very important to support this cause and help to spread awareness. There’re many ways you can team up for this campaign, from volunteering, donations, events or simply by wearing red ribbon pins during the month of November, it’s up to you how you want to take action!

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Friday, October 14th, 2011

Employee Recognition Pins: How to Improve Your Employee’s Morale and Motivation

employee motivationIf you are a business owner, you have probably faced before with low employee morale and motivation.

If this is the case, there are a few steps you can take to make some improvements in these areas, and they probably aren’t what you are thinking. Many employers feel that throwing money at the issue with incentives, bonuses, and raises will make an employee motivated and build a better morale. The real answer has nothing to do with that because although money does help in the short term, it’s not a long term solution.

Employees are people just like you, and the most important thing people want is to be recognized for what they have done and their achievements. If people are recognized for their accomplishments in your business, they will feel part of your team. They will feel that the whole team recognizes the hard work they’ve put into their specific area of expertise. The other area is accountability or a sense of ownership for their work. This is important because if a person has absolutely no ownership and no responsibility in what they do or the services they provide, the quality of work will be affected because there is no a real motivation which at the end may cause an even lower morale.

employee-recognition-pinsAs stated before, employees want to be recognized for the hard work they have put into their jobs. By presenting employee recognition pins, the employee is recognized not only by his superiors but by the rest of the team as well. This is a very effective method to boost morale and to raise employee motivation. Moreover, there is something else that makes this route even better, and that is a little but healthy competition among employees.

On the other hand, when an employee is given a task for which they don’t have accountability and therefore they are not going to be recognized, it may lead to a poor quality performance mainly because they won’t have a desire to excel and do the best they can.

Now, if you change the perspective and tell the employee that the particular project they are working on is their “baby” and that the project rises or falls on the work they do, you will see some immediate changes in morale. Top that off, with the possibility of being praised with employee recognition pins and you will discover changes within the workplace you never thought possible.

Employees are no different than anyone else, which means regardless of the amount of money you throw at them, if they are not recognized or appreciated in some way, they will lose morale and motivation will simply be left in the parking lot.

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Friday, September 30th, 2011

5 Awareness Campaign Ideas To Support Breast Cancer

pink heart pinBy now, you are certainly aware that breast cancer is one of the most deadly forms of cancer, and the fight against the disease has become one of the most visible in history.  Many big name companies have launched awareness campaigns designed to bring attention to the disease and the fight for a cure.

Holding a breast cancer awareness campaign at your business is not only an admirable idea, it is also a way for you to personally make a difference in the lives of women who suffer from breast cancer.  Breast cancer campaigns show your company’s commitment to a cause and demonstrate your willingness to take on an important cause.  Awareness crusades are also an excellent form of team building, allowing employees and even family members to unite in support of breast cancer research.

The goal of a breast cancer campaign is to encourage women to be screened, encourage people to donate money to support research efforts, or simply to ensure that the cause remains in the public eye.  The following are a few ways that your company can get involved:

  • Add a recorded message to your phone lines that gives facts about breast cancer, ideas for how to support research, or tips on self checks.
  • Hold an educational event for your employees, customers, or the public at large that talks about how early detection can make the disease more survivable and reduce the long term effects of breast cancer.
  • Silent auctions are a great way to have fun while raising money for breast cancer awareness.  Ask employees to donate items, and then allow them to bid on each other’s items.  You can also ask that they donate time or talents.
  • Golf or other sporting tournaments are another popular idea.  Players pay a participation fee, and the money is then donated to a breast cancer research group.  Participants receive awareness pins and a certificate thanking them for their donation, and winners should receive some type of prize.
  • One of the simplest ways to raise awareness is through breast cancer pins or pink ribbon pins.  You can sell the pins to employees or customers to raise money, and then donate the money.

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Wearing pink ribbon pins has become one of the best ways to turn your awareness campaign into a year round event.  Many people who purchase breast cancer pins attach them permanently to hats, jackets, purses, or any other item of apparel as a way to pay tribute to breast cancer victims and encourage research efforts.  No matter how you choose to do it, breast cancer awareness campaigns are an important reminder to employees, customers, and investors that you care about their health and that you are part of their community.

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Monday, August 8th, 2011

Award Pins and Their Many Uses

Award pins have always been a traditional gesture of appreciation or reward since time immemorial. It is popularly used in a variety of events and in different industries, from school to private and government offices. Receiving one is a symbol of achievement and anyone wearing it will have a sense of pride. Better than a gold earring or necklace, an award pin on your shirt is a much better way to impress. With a company logo or symbol etched on the pin, anyone would surely love to flaunt it around with confidence.

What better way to reward and acknowledge exemplary performance than with award pins. Whether it is a pin to denote outstanding results, a pin to display your years of service to a company or profession, or a pin to recognize your academic achievements, you will find that award pins have a plethora of uses. There are several ways to use them, below we have listed some examples.

Hospitality industries: Are you operating a restaurant or a hotel? One of the best ways to motivate your staff is to provide recognition pins for the “Best Employee of the Month“. It could also be credit for “Outstanding Customer Service” for the staff that gets a lot of “kudos” from guests or customers. Or perhaps “Years of Service Pins” like a loyalty reward. This can also be applicable for private and government offices where it’s common to find employees that spend their entire career working at the same company.

Schools: School award pins are very much being used in many schools today in spite of the entire hubbub in technological advancements. Rarely will you see students being awarded with an iPhone or an iPad for academic excellence, or for winning a quiz bee contest. Whether students are recognized for good grades or other extra-curricular performance, a reward pin is the best way to keep students motivated.

Sports: Whether it is martial arts, basketball or football, any athlete will get excited to receive sports award pins for excellence in their field. Martial arts practitioners for instance can receive them for every time they move to the next level, or how about a “Most Valuable Player” (MVP) pin for a basketball player? FREE Quote Request

Aside from the fact that these pins are a great way to boost self-esteem, they are also likely to become a lifetime treasure and a constant memento of your life’s accomplishments. Each award pin can represent a chapter or episode in your life where you can create a good tale to tell your grandchildren someday or whenever you feel like going down to memory lane. It is amazing how a small token such as this can create a huge impact in anyone’s life. Whether it is made from plated gold, silver, nickel or copper, and whatever material it may be, its value and meaning will always remain priceless. Award pins are indeed a real treasure to behold.

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Friday, July 15th, 2011

Employee Recognition Ideas: What To Do If Your Employees Have Low Morale?

Nowadays, employee recognition is a vital part of doing business. Employees who feel appreciated tend to work harder and feel more satisfied with their work. The subsequent results are happier employees and productivity improvements, which in the long-term will boost bottom line profits.

Today’s economic climate has been tough on U.S. workers. Employees are being laid off in record numbers. Those who have managed not to get laid off are stuck attempting to do the job of one or more persons. This type of work environment makes it more necessary than ever to reward workers who are doing a good job. Though employees may be over-worked, they should never be under-appreciated. There are a number of ways companies can go to recognize their employees. We will take a look at a few ways below.

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: Employee pins are a nice way to let workers know that you appreciate them or that they have gone above and beyond the call of duty. Pins work well because they can be worn anywhere, can be customized with a company’s logo, are reasonably priced and are ideal for placing inspirational messages on.

Staff Appreciation Day: Staff appreciation days also tend to go over well. Making that day special by catering in food, organizing a potluck, decorating the office and giving out small gifts are all ways to celebrate the staff.

Employee of the Month: Employee of the Month programs are still popular. When done correctly, they tend to bring out the competitiveness of employees as they strive to be named the top worker for that month. There are a number of ways to really sweeten the deal and get employees motivated. For instance, adding some sort of prize or “extra,” to the honor works. Try a free day off (or half day), a gift certificate or a designated parking spot.

Cash: Employees always enjoy receiving extra cash. This is especially true in today’s economy. Giving the best performers bonus money is a great way to “pat” hard workers on the back. Cash is a very good motivator.

Prizes: Prizes are also very much appreciated. Restaurant or retail gift certificates generally work perfect. They allow individuals to do something for themselves and possibly with a loved one, without spending any of their own money.

Employers are well served by showing their staff appreciation for their hard work and extraordinary efforts. Doing so will go a long way, especially if the work environment has become more taxing and stressful, perhaps due to lay-offs and expanded workloads. Employee recognition pins, staff appreciation days, employee of the month programs, cash and prizes are all excellent options.

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Tuesday, July 12th, 2011

Raising Ovarian Cancer Awareness: Teal Ribbons Pins To Support The Cause

Ovarian cancer accounts for almost 3% of all cancers among women. It is the ninth most common cancer and fifth most common cause of cancer-related death in women. This type of cancer can be cured, though it may not always be that easy. To show support for the Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, which is being celebrated on the month of September each year, there are so many kinds of activities that you could do to participate.

One of the easiest ways for you to show your support include wearing teal ribbon pins, teal silicone wristbands or teal awareness charms during the month of celebration. By displaying awareness pins, for example, you will spread the word and awareness about this disease to people who don’t have a clue about it. The more people aware of ovarian cancer and its symptoms, the more successful the celebration will be. One of the main objectives of the awareness campaign, it’s to educate women to recognize warning signs, therefore, the cancer can be detected at an early stage before it gets worse increasing the chances of defeating it.

Why the color teal? Well, just like breast cancer with its pink ribbon and AIDS with its striking red color, teal is considered as the official color of ovarian cancer and is also the color for Ovarian Cancer Awareness month. During September, those who are directly affected by the cancer and those who are not directly affected but may have a loved one suffering, are the most celebrated. In addition, a lot of Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) and health authorities will be playing their role by organizing educational events at public places and setting up health and information booths to spread more awareness to the public.

Ovarian cancer is one of the most deadly of women cancers. For 2010, it was estimated that 21,880 women in the United States alone would be diagnosed with ovarian cancer and at least 13,850 would died from this disease. It’s everyone’s responsibility to help raise more awareness, and aside from showing personal support by wearing the teal colored accessories, there are many kinds of events which can be organized to raise awareness or to raise funds. Among the events that could be organized for the cause include a tea party plus an ovarian cancer talk or seminar, or a public auction to help raise funds. Funds recollected are usually used on research to develop better screaming methods or to improve treatments.

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Friday, July 8th, 2011

Celebrities Fighting Breast Cancer

For many years, cancer has been one of the most deadly diseases that humanity have to cope with, many people have already died from cancer and others are fighting against it. Unfortunately, nobody is free from having cancer and famous celebrities are not exempted either.

There are many forms of cancer but the most common form of cancer that targets women is definitively breast cancer. This type of cancer strikes around 1.3 million people all over the world annually. Many celebrities have been fighting breast cancer and they play a very important role in supporting the cause.

Melissa Etheridge was diagnosed in 2004 and she is recovering well. Edie Falco has been secretly fighting breast cancer since 2003. On the other hand, a lump was discovered in Gloria Steinem in 1986 while popular actress and singer Olivia Newton John had a breast reconstruction after diagnosis in 1992.

The all time favorite Charlie’s Angels girl Jaclyn Smith was identified with a lump in 2002 and Kate Jackson, also a beautiful Charlie’s Angels star, was diagnosed in 1987.

Suzanne Somers, a famous actress and singer tried holistic medicines and new therapies to cure breast cancer. Linda Ellerbee, a well-known journalist was diagnosed in 1991. The child star Shirley Temple Black was diagnosed 1972 with a lump and was the first celebrity to go public with the diagnosis. Sandra Day O’Connor, the famous jurist and the first female member of the Supreme Court also fought breast cancer. The better part of the story is that they all survived.

Celebrities have not only fought breast cancer for themselves but for others as well. The handsome film star Joseph Fiennes lost his mother Jini. She left Joseph at the age of 54. Ever since then Joseph Fiennes has been supporting the cause for curing breast cancer. Lisa Snowdon, Elle Macpherson, Myleene Klass, Betty Ford, Ann Jillian, Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, Olivia Newton John and Nancy Reagan are among famous people who have motivated people across the globe regarding breast cancer. They have contributed in all ways possible to raise awareness.

Apart of the undeniable role of medicine, courage and will power has a lot to do when an individual is battling with a disease. Like Red Ribbons for AIDS, pink ribbons have become a symbol of the fight against breast cancer and they are an inspiration and a light of hope for people suffering of this disease. There is a wide variety of breast cancer pins styles and they can come in different shapes and sizes. By wearing pink ribbon pins, people are showing their support to the cause and creating awareness about this disease. Moreover, since ribbon pins can be customized, if someone has a loved one who is battling breast cancer or wants to remember a special friend who lost the battle, special messages can be added to the pins.

Many people have joined the breast cancer movement and they are already participating in breast cancer awareness programs, such as, educational events, fundraising, walks, etc. Celebrities are not the exception and thanks to their popularity and because they’re opinion leaders and they can reach a lot of people, their participation and commitment are indispensables in this fight.

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Monday, July 4th, 2011