trophy cup

Winner's metal goblet

A trophy cup is a cup-shaped award given to winners of competitions, typically with handles on both sides and mounted on a base.

The form originated with drinking vessels presented as prizes—winners would drink from them in celebration.

Today most trophy cups are purely decorative: The team hoisted the trophy cup above their heads.

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achievement recognition

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Carved cooking utensil

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award hierarchy

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Award for mere involvement

honorable mention · consolation prize

award format/hierarchy

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Metal honor token

certificate · ribbon · plaque · cash prize · title belt

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G