Libertyville, IL ✦ Since 1949
For over 77 years, downtown Libertyville's trophy shop — now family-owned by Daniel & Bailey Mattson. Custom trophies, plaques, engraving and one-of-a-kind personalized pieces.
Custom ✦ Tailored ✦ Handcrafted
What we make
Our expertise reaches well beyond engraving. From championship trophies to memorial plaques to a monogram on your own leather gloves — if it can be personalized, we’d love to make it.
Crystal, acrylic and metal awards for lifetime achievement, competition and recognition — like this Aldridge Lifetime Achievement piece.
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Pride awards, championship plaques and team recognition for Vernon Hills, Libertyville and Lake County schools and leagues.
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If it holds still, we can engrave it — leather gloves, tumblers, tools, glassware. Bring your own item and we’ll personalize it too.
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Our shop
Laser engraving, rotary and diamond drag, metal marking and full-color UV printing — every one of those is a machine standing in our building on Milwaukee Avenue, not a promise we send out to somebody else.
Celebrating 77 years in Libertyville
For more than seven decades we’ve made the awards, plaques and engraved gifts that mark the moments people remember — across Libertyville and all of Lake County.
Season trophies, medals and pride awards for schools and leagues.
Every seasonPlaques, urns and dedications families keep for generations.
Proof firstLifetime achievement and years-of-service pieces.
Crystal & metalWeddings, graduations, anniversaries and new beginnings.
One-of-a-kindGloves, tumblers, tools, glassware — if it holds still.
No minimumsLocally owned. Crafted with care. Proudly serving Libertyville and Lake County since 1949.
Kind words
4.7 on Google · a selection of recent five-star reviews
I cannot recommend Awards & Engraving highly enough. From the moment I walked through the door, it was clear this is far more than an engraving business — it’s a place where craftsmanship, creativity and genuine customer care come together. The quality of their work is exceptional; every piece is treated like a work of art, with attention to detail that’s hard to find these days. What sets them apart is their willingness to go above and beyond, suggesting thoughtful touches that make each piece even more meaningful. In a world where service often feels impersonal, they genuinely care about their clients and the stories behind each project. They’ve earned my highest recommendation.
I brought in a keychain to be engraved for my brother’s birthday with our dad’s signature. Our dad passed away a while ago, so this was really personal. We were greeted by Dan and his dog — both very friendly! Dan had recently taken over the shop, and took the time to study a copy of the signature and photograph it to work from. A few hours later he called to say it was ready, and I was seriously impressed — the engraving was spot on, exactly like my dad’s handwriting. Dan clearly put care into the work, and it meant a lot.
I needed a glass etched for a work function with only a day’s notice — a second attempt to fix a poor job by another company. Daniel said if he couldn’t do better, he wouldn’t attempt it. He delivered a perfect product! But it was more than the work — it was a chance to meet genuinely kind, exceptional people. Stop in and talk to them; you’ll walk out as blessed as I did!
AMAZING! Spectacular service!! Daniel and his family really take care of the customer. A gorgeous store with high-quality products, and more to offer than you think. Incredibly helpful and fast, at a great price point. HIGHLY RECOMMEND — shop local. I’ll definitely be returning!
I brought in a custom wooden urn to have my mom’s dates engraved. There was concern it wouldn’t fit his machine, so I left it for Daniel to take his time. He told me if he couldn’t do it, he’d find someone who could. He completed the engraving and it looks fantastic. Thank you for the time and effort on what may feel like a small project — but this was HUGE to me.
Trusted since 1949
Pro sports, Fortune 500s, hospital systems, the armed forces and the family businesses down the street — all engraved on the same machines.
Our story
For over 77 years, Awards & Engraving has been a cornerstone of Libertyville’s historic downtown. In 2025, Daniel & Bailey Mattson took the reins — keeping the craft, the machines and the corner exactly where they belong.
Our niche expertise extends well beyond engraving. From trophies and memorial plaques to monogrammed gloves and one-off keepsakes, we handcraft tailored solutions for your unique vision.
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Visit & service area
Walk in at 332 N Milwaukee Avenue, Monday–Friday. Weekends by appointment. Team, school and corporate orders shipped anywhere.
332 N Milwaukee Ave
Libertyville, IL 60048
Let’s make something
Tell us what you need engraved — a single keepsake or a whole season of team awards. We’ll get back to you the same business day.
