Custom Awards & Corporate Plaques – Sustainable Wooden Recognition, Made in Ireland

Custom Wood Designs creates bespoke awards, plaques and medals that feel as meaningful as the achievement. Hand-finished in Dublin using FSC-certified timbers (oak, birch ply, beech) with precision laser engraving From one-off centrepieces to 500+ unit rollouts, we blend craft, brand consistency, and sustainability.

Bespoke wooden awards and plaques, made in Ireland. FSC timber, laser engraving, Pantone/RAL matching. One-off to 500+ units. Fast 3–4 week lead times.


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The Benefits of Investing in Handcrafted Wooden Products: Supporting Local Artisans and Quality Craftsmanship in Ireland - Custom Wood Designs

The Benefits of Investing in Handcrafted Wooden Products: Supporting Local Artisans and Quality Craftsmanship in Ireland

Handcrafted wooden products are not only beautiful and versatile, but they also offer many benefits that mass-produced items cannot match. Whether you're looking for furniture, kitchenware, decor, or other wooden products, investing in handcrafted items can provide many advantages. In this blog post, we'll explore the benefits of investing in handcrafted wooden products, supporting local artisans, and quality craftsmanship in Ireland.

  1. Unique and Personalized Products

Handcrafted wooden products are unique and personalized, reflecting the skill, creativity, and style of the artisan who created them. Unlike mass-produced items that are often identical, handcrafted products offer a one-of-a-kind charm and character that cannot be replicated. Additionally, many artisans offer personalized options, allowing you to customize your product with a name, monogram, or special message.

  1. Supporting Local Artisans and Communities

Investing in handcrafted wooden products is a great way to support local artisans and communities in Ireland. By purchasing directly from artisans, you're helping to support their livelihoods, promote their artistry, and preserve their traditional crafts. Additionally, supporting local artisans can help to strengthen local economies, create jobs, and preserve cultural heritage.

  1. Quality Craftsmanship and Materials

Handcrafted wooden products are made with quality craftsmanship and materials, ensuring that they are durable, long-lasting, and beautiful. Artisans often use traditional techniques and tools, as well as sustainably sourced wood and other natural materials, to create products that are both functional and aesthetically pleasing. Additionally, many artisans offer warranties and guarantees, ensuring that their products are of the highest quality.

  1. Sustainability and Environmental Responsibility

Handcrafted wooden products are often more sustainable and environmentally responsible than mass-produced items. Artisans often use locally sourced and sustainable wood, as well as eco-friendly finishes and other materials, to minimize their environmental impact. Additionally, by investing in handcrafted products that are built to last, you're helping to reduce waste and promote a more sustainable and responsible consumer culture.

In conclusion, investing in handcrafted wooden products is not only a great way to support local artisans and communities in Ireland, but also offers many benefits for consumers. From unique and personalized products to quality craftsmanship and sustainable materials, there are many reasons to choose handcrafted wooden products over mass-produced items. So why not support local artisans and invest in high-quality, beautiful, and sustainable wooden products that will last a lifetime?

Bespoke wooden awards and plaques, made in Ireland.

Premium, sustainable recognition pieces for corporate, hospitality & events

Custom Wood Designs creates bespoke awards, plaques and medals that feel as meaningful as the achievement. Hand-finished in Dublin using FSC-certified timbers (oak, birch ply, beech) with precision laser engraving and UV colour printing. From one-off centrepieces to 500+ unit rollouts, we blend craft, brand consistency, and sustainability.

Why choose our awards


  • Sustainable materials: FSC wood, water-based lacquers, low-waste production

  • Brand-perfect finishes: laser engraving, UV print, paint-fill, RAL/Pantone colour matching

  • Any format: desk awards, wall plaques, wall medals, trophy blocks, certificate frames

  • Fully custom: sizes, shapes, stains, inserts, mixed materials (wood + glass/acrylic accents)

  • Personalisation at scale: names, categories & numbering via CSV/Excel import

  • Made in Ireland: fast, reliable lead times and worldwide shipping

Popular styles


  • Solid Oak Block Awards — timeless, weighty, engraved or printed front face

  • Wall Plaques — oak/birch with hidden fixings; ideal for reception or back-bar walls

  • Tiered/Layered Awards — laser-cut face plates for depth, colour and contrast

  • Medals & Wall Medals — wooden medallions with ribbons or wall-mount sets

  • Eco Recognition Sets — plaque + certificate frame + gift box for premium presentation

Finishes & options


  • Natural, smoked, walnut, black or white stains; clear matte/satin lacquer

  • Laser engraving, spot-colour paint-fill, UV full-colour print, metal/acrylic badges

  • Edge profiles (bevel/chamfer/radius), hidden keyhole hangers for plaques


Gift packaging: branded boxes, kraft sleeves, foam fitments

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