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I’m Jake Hill, and my wife Mary and I own Tustin Awards. Let me tell you the story of how it all began…

So, where do we start? Do we go all the way back to the mid 1950’s or do we start when my parents (Carl and Ardelle) bought a tiny trophy shop in 1978? Yes, Tustin Awards was originally started in 1955 and located in Santa Ana. Eventually, one of the subsequent owners moved it to a small storefront on the corner of Newport Ave. and Irvine Blvd. in Tustin. And that is where it was when our family joined the ranks of engravers!

After two moves and a name change from Tustin Trophy and Engraving to Tustin Awards, we landed at our current location on Bell Ave. in Tustin. I’ve been asked many times what my first job was at Tustin Awards and my answer is always the same: taking out the trash (facts are facts).

Eventually, my parents taught my wife Mary and I how to engrave and assemble plaques and trophies. Eight years later in 1993, Mary and I bought the business from my parents and moved it to the Bell Ave. address. At that point, we had already branched out into the Ad Specialty market, and later expanded our capabilities with in-house digital printing.

Tustin Awards was fast becoming one of the largest awards dealers in Orange County and the United States, and we continued to grow until the great recession in 2008. After a couple of years, we started to grow once again. We have been fortunate to serve thousands of satisfied clients and customers, and we continue to expand our line with new products and services.

Since the COVID- 19 virus invaded our shores, Tustin Awards has pivoted by adding PPE products and we now ship more of our awards to recipients’ homes. Despite the new challenges we face, our production time remains unchanged, and we can still process rush orders in one or two days.

Since day one, Tustin Awards has engraved and assembled all awards in-house. This allows us to have strict quality control standards and remain at the top of our industry. Our client base comes from all across the United States and Canada, and over 85% of Tustin Awards sales are from repeat customers.

We have met some wonderful people along the way, and we sincerely appreciate the opportunity to recognize the true champions and heroes among us.

We never take for granted the trust our clients have in us, and we constantly strive to be better each day. It is this deeply held value which has inspired us to place multiple signs on the walls of Tustin Awards engraved with our motto:

“We are here to serve people and solve problems. That’s what we do.”

On behalf of the entire Tustin Awards staff, we look forward to serving you.

Thank you,

Jake Hill

President

Tustin Awards, Inc.

Providing Orange County custom awards, promotional products and on-site engraving for over 40 years.

How many times have you ordered an Orange County custom award only to discover that it wasn’t exactly what you thought you were getting? Or, maybe it didn’t arrive on the day you thought it would? Perhaps you even tried to call the online company but lost precious time navigating a phone tree without talking to an actual human?

At Tustin Awards, we get it! And we are here to help you avoid these online buying horror stories.

Spacious showroom displaying custom awards and promotional products

Since 1978, Tustin Awards has served Southern California with a customer-first approach. We have your best interest at heart!

When you choose Tustin Awards, you work directly with people who design, engrave, print, and assemble your Orange County custom awards in-house. A lot of online companies do not do any of this work themselves. They are at the mercy of another vendor and so are you.

Here’s why customers have been using Tustin Awards as their Orange County custom awards & promotional products source for over 40 years!

Customer Service
Showroom & Online Storefront
On-Site Engraving & Printing
Quality
On-Time & Safe Delivery
Fast Production
Community Focus
Value

Customer Service

We realize purchasing awards and promotional products can be a confusing and stressful process. Whether this is your first time ordering or you’re an experienced buyer, we will save you time and money by helping you find exactly what you need!

Whether you prefer to purchase in-store, via email, or using our online storefront, our customer service team will help you find exceptional awards and promotional products which align with your corporate branding, fit within your budget, and meet your deadline.

If you have any questions or need ideas, call us so we can help you in real time. Or email us, so we can guide you through the creative process. We also assist customers while they are on our website to ensure they find the right awards for their needs.

Showroom & Online Storefront

We recognize customers have different shopping preferences. For clients who people prefer to touch and see products before purchasing, we have a spacious showroom conveniently located in Tustin. Our brick and mortar store allows you to see products in-person to make sure they meet your expectations. It’s also a great place to meet with a recognition specialist to find new award and marketing ideas. If you have the time to visit our showroom, we strongly recommend it!

Some customers prefer to order online – we get it! With a few clicks on our online storefront, you can quickly place your order and move onto your next project. But, before production begins, your order is carefully reviewed by an actual human for any critical issues. For example, we often receive award orders from clients who forget to include details like the recipient’s name, presentation date, or logo. Or maybe the award someone ordered for the CEO of their company is only 5 inches tall (and a potential embarrassment). To save time and make sure your order is perfect, we will contact you to resolve any issues before production begins.

On-Site Engraving & Full Color Printing

At Tustin Awards, we offer on-site engraving, sand blasting (also known as sand etching or sand carving), as well as full color digital printing. We regularly engrave and print on materials including wood, glass, acrylic, aluminum, brass, marble, granite, and more!

With the latest in engraving and color printing technology, if something can sit still, there’s a good chance we can personalize it (but for human personalization, please call a tattoo artist).

Quality

Our exceptional quality and attention to detail has kept Tustin Awards in business for over 40 years. Because we engrave, print, and assemble our products in-house, we have complete control over the personalization process. We also have a minimum of three people inspect your award during and after production to ensure your order is flawless. While other companies often “cut corners” by using cheap materials or inferior engraving methods, we guarantee excellence at every price point.

For example, some online companies will sell laser engraved glass awards because laser engraving is a much faster process than sand etching. But when customers receive these laser engraved awards, they are shocked to discover that the engraved letters are hard to read or even flaking off. At Tustin Awards, this is a shortcut we will never take.

Tustin Awards producing exceptional awards for over 40 years

On-Time & Safe Delivery

In an era where employees routinely wear “multiple hats”, deadlines become tighter, and the margin for error is nonexistent, we do everything possible to ensure your awards and promotional product buying experience is a breeze!

As the industry leader in on-time delivery, we recognize that deadlines are non-negotiable.
Whether you have an awards presentation, graduation, fundraising gala, or retirement dinner, we consistently exceed expectations to make sure your awards and promotional products are the least of your worries!

Ordering from out of the area is extremely risky when hard deadlines need to be met.
More than a few times, we have had customers call in a panic because the awards or promotional products they ordered online from “Brand-X” were misspelled, too small, damaged in shipping, or poor quality. Their presentation is tomorrow, and the company they originally used either can’t or won’t rectify the situation. The fact is, if they would have shopped locally for Orange County custom awards they could have avoided this nightmare.

Fast Custom Awards Production

With on-site assembly and personalization, we guarantee speedy production, order accuracy, and high-quality products to meet your in-hands date. We will make every effort to meet any reasonable deadline.

Orange County Community Focus

When you shop at Tustin Awards, you are supporting the people in your neighborhood. Many of our employees have worked at Tustin Awards for over 10 years (some for 20+ years). We regularly give back to local community organizations such as schools, sports teams, and non-profits.

Value

When you add up all the advantages of buying locally from Tustin Awards, you will find that the value we provide blows the competition away. No one will provide you with better service or quality—we guarantee it. Save yourself the time, money, and headaches.

We are ready to start your next Orange County custom award or promotional product project! Shop local at Tustin Awards.
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How Tustin Awards Came to Be

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Providing Orange County custom awards, promotional products and on-site engraving for over 40 years.