Wood Plaque w/ 5-1/2" Gold Key

A wood plaque with a gold key is a recognition award that mounts a 5-1/2 inch gold key on a 6 by 4 inch wood board. Organizations present it at ceremonial handovers such as building dedications, ribbon cuttings, and facility key presentations. The key carries the symbolism, and the plate carries the honoree's name and the date.

Laser engraving cuts the copy into the plate surface, so the mark lasts as long as the plate and cannot rub off. Screen printing lays ink on top of the plate instead, which lets you match a specific brand color that engraving cannot reproduce. Choose engraving for names and dates that must stay legible for decades, and screen printing when the logo depends on exact color.

Yes. Three decoration routes are available: laser copy on the matte disc, and screen printing or laser engraving on the plate. Send artwork as vector files so fine line work and small type hold their shape at plaque size.

Gold key award plaques fit ceremonies where something is formally handed over. Common uses include building and facility dedications, groundbreakings and ribbon cuttings, real estate closing gifts, key-to-the-city presentations, church and school openings, and retirement recognition for long-serving staff. Sales teams also order them as a key player award, where the key doubles as the theme and the trophy.

Wipe the wood plaque with a dry, soft cloth and keep liquid cleaners off the plate and the matte disc. Ammonia and alcohol based sprays dull an engraved finish and lift printed ink over time. Display the plaque away from direct sunlight and damp walls, because both warp wood and fade printed detail.

Per-unit cost is quoted rather than fixed, and quantity is the largest factor, with the price per piece dropping as order size rises. The decoration method drives the rest of the difference: screen printing adds cost for each imprint color, and individual names on each piece add per-piece handling. Request a quote with your quantity and artwork to get exact per-unit pricing.

Yes. Laser engraving handles a different name and date on every plate in the same order. Supply the names as a typed list, spelled exactly as they should appear, because the engraver reproduces that list character for character. Confirm the list before art approval, since a cut plate cannot be corrected and has to be replaced.

Production starts after you approve the imprint proof, not on the day you place the order. We confirm the exact window on your quote, because laser copy, screen printing, and laser engraving run on different schedules. Send artwork and the name list with the order so proof approval does not add days to the build.