For the 36th annual Premier of Queensland’s Export Awards, we were tasked with designing a collection of trophies that capture the significance of the event and the global impact of its winners. Celebrating excellence across 15 categories, the awards recognise Queensland businesses for their innovation, growth and success in export markets around the world.
With sustainability front of mind, we were briefed to create a unique, environmentally conscious award, using as many sustainable materials as possible. The final design achieved approximately 80% sustainability, combining recycled acrylic with timber sourced from a reclaimed Queensland home.
The acrylic sheets are made from a minimum of 80% recycled material, repurposing offcuts and scraps that would have otherwise ended up in landfill—reducing the overall environmental footprint of the awards.
Utilising the event’s unique branding, the design team developed a layered, UV printed and laser-cut acrylic design, creating depth through the silhouette of Queensland. The recycled timber was carefully treated and repurposed by our in-house joinery team to form the base, with laser-etched winner details on the front completing the final piece.
We absolutely love creating this unique trophy for the team at the Department of Trade and Investment! Contact us today to get started on your next custom project.
Nautique is an industry-leading American boat manufacturer producing some of the world’s best waterski, wakeboard, and wakesurf boats.
One of our favourite long-standing U.S. clients, Nautique once again approached us to create a highly original and personalised piece for their 2025 Dealer Awards. After using the same design for the previous four years, it was time for a refresh — and the Nautique team trusted us to take the creative lead and develop something new and exciting.
Our design team drew inspiration from architecture, interior design, and the natural movement of water to develop the award’s unique flowing form. Layers of precision laser-cut acrylic were carefully hand painted and assembled to create a repeating, water-like pattern that captures the motion and energy of the ocean.
To distinguish between the different award categories, a palette of gold, black, and silver accents was used, giving each piece a refined and premium finish. The body of the award was crafted from hand-veneered A-grade timber, finished in black and complemented by a bold red acrylic Nautique logo badge, accent features, and UV-printed titles to complete the design.
We absolutely loved working with the team at Nautique on these awards! Contact us today to get started on your next custom project.
In the 2025 Porsche Carrera Cup North America season, the Yokohama Most Wins Award is presented to the driver who secured the highest number of race victories across the championship. Our longstanding client Yokohama asked us to design and produce this year’s trophy.
The topper features a signature Yokohama tyre design layered with gold mirror acrylic to create a strong visual impact. The circular element reflects the core product behind the series, while the gold finish adds contrast and definition. The edges were hand-veneered and painted black to replicate the look of a tyre sidewall.
The base was constructed from hand-veneered timber, finished in black. A slip-case structure incorporates layered red, gold and black acrylic panels, referencing the Porsche Carrera Cup North America branding. A spot UV printed race flag effect adds subtle texture and light contrast across the surface.
Logos were UV printed for a sharp, durable finish, with tracked details printed along the side. The final result is a bold, well-built award that clearly represents performance and achievement at the highest level of the 2025 season.
We absolutely loved creating this unique custom trophy for the team at Yokohama! Contact us today to get started on your next project.
We were recently contacted by our long-term client Racing Queensland to create these unique awards for their Hall of Fame legends.
These pieces were designed to honour some of the greatest names in Australian racing, including the larger feature awards presented to Winx and Black Caviar. For those trophies, we incorporated their iconic bib colours into the curved acrylic detail — a subtle but meaningful nod to their racing history.
All of the components were precision laser cut and crafted from beautiful walnut timber, giving each piece a rich, natural warmth. The edges were carefully hand-veneered to ensure a seamless, high-end finish from every angle. A layered acrylic window flows through the front of the design, adding depth and subtle contrast against the timber, while the laser-cut horse silhouettes along the base create a strong connection to the sport in a clean and understated way. Mirror plaques complete the piece, adding a sharp, polished finish that elevates the overall look.
We loved creating this custom award for the team at Racing Queensland. Contact us today to get started on your next custom project!
As 2025 kicked off, the team at SX Global partnered with us to create a new suite of custom awards for the World Supercross Championship, spanning events in Australia and Sweden. While each location required its own visual identity, the brief was clear: the awards needed to feel cohesive, premium, and unmistakably aligned with the championship’s brand.
For the Australian events, we leaned heavily into the official brand guidelines, developing a bold, high-impact design anchored by yellow as the hero colour. These awards featured edge-lit acrylic elements, yellow vinyl detailing, and UV-printed acrylic graphics, all brought together with a hand-veneered black timber base. The result was a striking, modern award that reflected the energy and intensity of the Australian rounds.
In contrast, the Swedish event took place during winter, inspiring a more restrained and refined aesthetic. To suit the season and setting, we introduced a lighter timber palette, paired with a single black feature award to maintain visual continuity with the broader collection. This subtle shift allowed the Swedish awards to feel distinctly regional while still belonging to the same design family.
The final collection balanced innovation, craftsmanship, and storytelling—each award tailored to its environment, yet unified through thoughtful material selection and consistent design language. We loved collaborating on this project and bringing these concepts to life for the 2025 championship season.
Contact us to get started on your next custom project.
Our longstanding client, Magic Millions, recently approached us to design a custom trophy for their newest race, the Magic Millions Sunlight. Held annually at the Gold Coast Racecourse in Queensland, the Sunlight is a prestigious 1100m sprint with a total prize pool of $3,000,000 — a major highlight of the racing calendar.
Our in-house design team drew inspiration from the race’s name to create a piece that radiates energy and elegance. We combined laser-cut acrylic, UV-printed in warm, sun-soaked tones, with a circular form to subtly evoke the sun. A gold mirror horse stands proudly at the centre — the hero element — complemented by other reflective gold details throughout.
To add depth and a refined sense of craftsmanship, our in-house production team hand-veneered the edges using A-grade Australian timber, giving the piece a natural warmth and elegant touch. Laser-etched text adds the final detail, ensuring the trophy captures both the spirit of the event and the prestige of the win.
We loved creating this custom award for the team at Magic Millions. Contact us today to get started on your next custom project.
As 2024 came to a close, the team at SX Global reached out to us with an exciting project: creating distinctive awards for the World Supercross Championship, with events held in both Perth and Abu Dhabi. They envisioned awards that were unique to each location while maintaining a cohesive design that incorporated their branding and motocross elements.
Drawing inspiration from the event’s branding and marketing collateral, our design team crafted three innovative concepts that brought these elements to life. A blend of black-stained timber and natural light wood provided contrast, ensuring each award had its own identity while remaining part of a unified collection. To elevate the design further, we incorporated printed acrylics, gold accents, and precision laser etching, resulting in awards that truly reflected the spirit of the championship.
We loved working with the team at SX Global on these unique awards! Contact us today to get started on your next custom project.
Photos courtesy of the WSX Championship Facebook page
The Magic Millions National 2YO Classic, a prestigious event held each January at the Gold Coast Racecourse, is a highlight of the Magic Millions Racing Carnival. Featuring a 1000m sprint and boasting a prize pool of $1 million, it’s a showcase of excellence in racing.
For this event, our design team drew inspiration from a unique hexagonal base shape, which became the centrepiece of the award’s design. Manufactured by our in-house joinery team, each element was crafted to exude luxury. Topping it all off was a circular motif, embellished with a laser-etched floral pattern and gold horse detailing, bringing a touch of elegance to the finished piece.
We loved creating this unique trophy for the Magic Millions! Contact us today to get started on your next custom project.
We were recently contacted by the team at Nitrocross to create a fresh new concept for their 2024 event medals. The goal was to create a unique design that was a modern take on the traditional medal. The design team took careful consideration in choosing materials that aligned with their signature colours. The final result combined layered black and brushed metallics, enhanced with printed text and logos to give the medals a sleek, modern aesthetic.
To distinguish the different rankings, we incorporated a striking combination of gold, silver, and bronze, adding a dynamic touch to each piece. The finished product was a creative twist on the classic medal design, offering something fresh while still honouring tradition.
Collaborating with the Nitrocross team was an absolute pleasure, and we’re excited about the results. If you’re looking for a custom design for your next event, we’d love to help bring your vision to life. Reach out to us today to get started!
Photos courtesy of @qnigan
Surf Life Saving South Australia approached us with the exciting opportunity to reimagine their annual awards, seeking a design that embodies a quintessential Australian beach theme, reminiscent of our past collaborations with the organization. Inspired by the iconic red and yellow flags that grace Australian beaches, our design team opted to integrate these vibrant colours into the awards using opaque coloured acrylic. This thoughtful choice allowed the natural beauty of the timber block beneath to shine through, adding a touch of organic charm.
Each layer of colour was strategically offset to enhance depth and visual intrigue around the block. For a final touch of elegance, the Surf Life Saving SA logo was intricately laser-etched onto the block, enriching the award with a tactile element.
We thoroughly enjoyed crafting this distinctive, Australian-themed award and would be delighted to discuss how we can bring your next project to life. Contact us today to begin your creative journey with us!
Photos courtesy of Surf Lifesaving SA Facebook page.
Each year, our team eagerly anticipates the opportunity to craft distinctive awards for the prestigious Magic Millions events. This year presented a fresh challenge as we were tasked with creating a new design for the 2023-2024 awards suite.
After careful consideration, our design team embarked on a creative journey, selecting an intricate half-tone etching of a racehorse as the centrepiece for the awards. This bold choice ultimately captured the attention and admiration of the Magic Millions team. After considerable time in the preliminary production stages, our design team were able to bring out the most intricate details of the horse image into the halftone etch.
To further elevate the design, each award was sculptured using two pieces of timber skilfully crafted to create eye-catching curved edges. The addition of a gold mirror detail infused an element of elegance, perfectly complementing the prestigious nature of the event. To finish the awards, the race details and logos were laser etched onto the award.
We loved creating this unique trophy for the team at Magic Millions! Contact us today to get started on your next custom project.
The Pho3nix Sports Awards celebrate athletes who exemplify excellence in sports and embody the values of the Pho3nix Foundation, a global non-profit dedicated to engaging children in physical activities and nurturing their journey to elite sport.
We were approached to design the awards for their 2023 event, with a focus on incorporating the brand logo as a central element. After careful consideration, we designed the centrepiece of the trophy around a clear acrylic window, showcasing a the Pho3nix logo. This created a visually captivating focal point to house the brushed silver letters of the logo. The top hero piece of the award was crafted from the Pho3nix brand icon. The award details were delicately laser-etched onto the base, we opted for native Australian timber as the primary material, enhancing the elegance of this award.
We loved creating these unique trophies! Contact us today to get started on your next project.
