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How long does a recognition plaque take, and what details should you send?

How to order a recognition plaque: how long it takes (2 to 7 days from artwork approval, depending on the model), which details to send for the engraving and what to write on it. Made from a single unit.

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Crystal recognition plaque engraved with a name and logo

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Updated October 21, 2026Álvaro Santafe6 min read

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Crystal recognition plaque engraved with a name and logo

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Short answer

A crystal recognition plaque is ready 2 to 7 days after you approve the artwork, depending on the model. Send the full name with accents, job title, reason, date, who it is from and a vector logo. Lemon Creativo in Santo Domingo makes them from a single unit; the price depends on the model, an engraved or full-color logo, and packaging, and is confirmed in the quote within 24–48 hours.

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How long does a recognition plaque take?

2 to 7 days from artwork approval, depending on the model. Add the quote, which arrives within 24–48 hours, and the time you need to review the text. The process looks like this:

  1. Quote: you send the details and we quote within 24–48 hours, with a mockup.
  2. Approval: you review the text proof and approve it.
  3. Production: engraving and production (2 to 7 days from approval, depending on the model).
  4. Delivery to your office or the event venue, in the National District or anywhere else in the country.

Tell us the quantity and when you need it: we quote within 24–48 hours and confirm the timing. If you already have the text and just need to pick a model, they are all on our page for recognition plaques in Santo Domingo.

What details do you need to send to order a plaque?

Six details, written exactly as you want them engraved:

  1. Full name, with correct accents and spelled the way the person writes it.
  2. Job title or department, if you want it shown.
  3. Reason: “For 10 years of service,” “Top performer 2026,” “In appreciation of…”.
  4. Date or year of the award.
  5. Who it is from: the company, the leadership team or the department.
  6. Vector logo (AI, EPS, SVG, or editable PDF). A small JPG comes out blurry when engraved.

Send them all in your first message and the artwork proof comes back in one round. What delays a plaque is waiting for the correct surname or a usable logo, almost never the engraving.

What should a recognition plaque say?

Keep it short and specific: who, why, when and from whom. Three or four lines read better than a paragraph copied from the internet. Use these as a starting point and replace the brackets with your details:

OccasionSample text
Years of serviceIn recognition of [First Last] for 10 years of commitment to [Company]. 2026.
Top performer[First Last] · Top sales performer 2026 · [Company] Leadership Team.
RetirementThank you, [First Last], for 25 years of service. Your team at [Company].
Client or partnerTo [Client company], with thanks for five years of trust. [Your company], 2026.

One format detail: engraving on crystal is a single tone. If you want the logo in its colors, it is UV printed, which changes the technique and the price.

Can you order just one plaque?

Yes. Plaques are one of the items we make from a single unit, and that is actually the norm: across our plaque orders, the median is one piece per order. It makes sense, because a plaque is made for one specific person, with their name. If you need several for an awards event, each one carries its own text.

How much does a recognition plaque cost?

It depends on the model, the material, and how the logo goes on. These are the five crystal models in our catalog, with their lead time from artwork approval, per the product page:

Crystal plaque modelLead time from artwork approval
Octahedron2 to 4 days
Round5 to 7 days
Horizontal2 to 4 days
Vertical square5 to 7 days
Triangular5 to 7 days

What moves the price is the model and its size, a logo engraved in one tone or printed in color, quantity, and packaging. Metal and wood plaques also depend on size and design. The price is confirmed in the quote within 24–48 hours, with a mockup and a line-item price: product, branding, packaging, and service. We invoice with a formal tax receipt (e-CF), which is what procurement teams need.

If the budget is tight, change the model before you drop the name or the reason: a simple plaque with the right text recognizes more than a large one with generic wording.

Reference price from RD$1,316 per unit, before ITBIS (as of October 2026); the final price is confirmed in your quote.

Which type of plaque should you choose?

For most workplace awards, crystal is the safest choice: it looks serious and the engraving reads clearly. If you are torn between crystal, metal or wood, or unsure which suits an anniversary or an awards night, our guide to recognition plaque types and when to use each breaks it down by occasion.

What we check before engraving a plaque

With a plaque, the risk is not the crystal; it is the text. A mistake we see often is a misspelled name, a missing accent or a swapped surname. On a mug you can replace it; on an engraved plaque there is no fixing it, only remaking it. So:

  • We send you an artwork proof with the exact text, letter by letter.
  • We ask that someone who knows the recipient well reviews it.
  • We inspect every piece before packing and ship it protected so it arrives without scratches.

A plaque is rarely a one-off: it is usually part of a broader recognition effort. If you are organizing anniversaries, birthdays and milestones for your team, start with corporate gift ideas for employees by occasion, and if the dates repeat every year, see how to cover birthdays and anniversaries all year.

Request your quote with the name, the reason and the ceremony date: we reply within 24–48 hours with a mockup and a price.

Frequently asked questions

How long does a recognition plaque take?

2 to 7 days from artwork approval, depending on the model. Add 24–48 hours for the quote and your review time. Tell us the quantity and when you need it: we quote within 24–48 hours and confirm the timing.

What details do I need to send to order a plaque?

Full name with correct accents, job title if you want it, the reason for the award, the date, who it is from, and your logo in vector format (AI, EPS, SVG, or editable PDF).

What should a recognition plaque say?

Who, why, when and from whom, in three or four lines. For example: “In recognition of [First Last] for 10 years of commitment to [Company]. 2026.”

Can I order just one plaque?

Yes. Plaques are made from a single unit, and that is the norm: the median plaque order is one piece, because each plaque is made for a specific person.

How much does a recognition plaque cost?

It depends on the model (octahedron, round, horizontal, vertical square, or triangular), the material, whether the logo is engraved in one tone or printed in color, quantity, and packaging. Metal and wood plaques also depend on size and design. Send us the name, the reason, and the date, and we confirm the price in the quote within 24–48 hours, with a mockup.

Álvaro Santafe

Álvaro Santafe

Director at Lemon Creativo

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Director of Lemon Creativo, a Dominican company for corporate gifts, business kits, and promotional products: selection, branding, packaging, and delivery across the country.

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