Custom Medals

Custom Academic Medals: Honor Every Scholar, from Honor Roll to Summa Cum Laude

Die-struck academic medals finished with your institution's crest, colors, and lettering. Free design proof. No minimum order. Fast turnaround for graduation and awards-night deadlines.

Price
$22.21 to $33.97 each
Minimum order
1
Quick Turnaround
Most orders ship within 3–4 weeks
Made in
the USA
Custom academic medal shaped as a crown with a graduation cap, on a purple ribbon

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Premium Academic Award Medals for Schools, Colleges, and Universities

The weight and quality of an academic medal reflects directly on the institution that presents it. Our medals are die-struck from solid metal, producing sharp, deep detail in your school crest or university seal and a satisfying heft that distinguishes them from cheap cast-alloy alternatives. Gold plating is available for top honors, and we can add inset stones or zircons to create a standout valedictorian, salutatorian, or Chancellor's Award medal.

We serve K-12 schools, community colleges, four-year universities, and graduate programs across the country. Whether you are recognizing scholastic achievement at a local awards night or ordering hundreds of custom graduation medals for an entire commencement ceremony, every piece is manufactured with identical precision and craftsmanship at our US-based facility. Our medals are also designed to complement standard academic regalia for a polished ceremony presentation.

Design Custom Graduation Medals and Scholastic Awards with Your School Crest

Your institution's identity belongs on the award. Send us your official crest, seal, or logo and our design team will create a high-resolution digital proof for your review. You verify every detail, from the exact PMS color match to the lettering of your school motto, before we begin manufacturing. Changes during the proof stage are unlimited and free.

Customization extends to every element: medal shape, base metal, plating finish, ribbon color, and engraved text such as the graduate's name, year, Latin honors designation, or a personalized message. Pair your medals with our custom presentation packaging, including velvet-lined boxes and engraved display cases, to create a ceremony-worthy unboxing experience.

Academic Medal Types: From Valedictorian to Dean's List and Beyond

We manufacture custom medals for the full spectrum of academic achievement. Each category can be fully customized with unique designs, materials, and finishes:

  • Graduation Medals: Commencement commemoratives for completing a degree, program, or academic level
  • Valedictorian and Salutatorian Awards: Distinctive top-scholar medals for the highest-ranking graduates in a class
  • Latin Honors Medals: Custom awards for Summa Cum Laude, Magna Cum Laude, and Cum Laude recognition
  • Honor Roll and Dean's List Medals: Semester or annual recognition for consistent academic excellence
  • Departmental Excellence Awards: Medals for outstanding achievement in specific disciplines such as STEM, humanities, or fine arts
  • Academic Competition Medals: Awards for science olympiad, academic decathlon, debate, spelling bees, robotics, and math competitions
  • Chancellor's and President's Awards: Institution-wide honors for exceptional contribution and scholastic achievement
  • Leadership and Community Service Medals: Recognition for student council officers, club leaders, and students who demonstrate significant community impact
  • Special Recognition Medals: Awards for improvement, creativity, overcoming adversity, or achievements outside standard categories

A school can order a single distinctive medal for the valedictorian and a separate batch design for honor roll students, all produced with the same premium die-striking process.

Affordable Custom Academic Medallions at Wholesale Prices: No Minimum Order

Budget constraints should never prevent an institution from properly recognizing its top performers. Our wholesale pricing model keeps per-unit costs low on bulk orders for commencement ceremonies, honor roll programs, and district-wide academic competitions. At the same time, our no-minimum-order policy means a small private school can order just a handful of medals without paying a premium.

Every medal is manufactured at our South Carolina facility using the same die-striking process regardless of order size. Request a free quote with your quantity, design concept, and timeline. We respond with transparent pricing within 24 hours so you can plan your awards budget with confidence.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. You provide your official crest or seal, and our design team creates a detailed digital proof with precise PMS color matching. The proof is sent to your principal, dean, or event coordinator for approval. We do not begin production until every detail is certified as accurate, ensuring a flawless representation of your institution's identity.
It is very likely not too late. Our entire design, manufacturing, and finishing process is handled in-house in the USA, giving us full control over our production schedule. We can prioritize urgent academic orders and use overnight shipping to ensure your medals arrive before commencement.
Absolutely. We have no minimum order requirements. You can order a single custom medal for a valedictorian, a small set for your science olympiad team, or a large batch for the entire graduating class. Every order receives the same high-quality die-struck manufacturing and full design customization.
Yes. We manufacture custom medals for all levels of Latin honors, including Summa Cum Laude, Magna Cum Laude, and Cum Laude. Each designation can have its own unique design, metal finish, or color scheme while sharing a unified visual identity that complements your institution's commencement regalia.

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Pricing

Academic Medal

Die-struck medals carrying your crest and school colors in soft enamel, on a ribbon of your choosing. Gold, silver or bronze plating for tiered honors, made in Columbia, South Carolina with a free proof before production.

From $22.21 eachminimum order 1, plus a one time $90 setup

Starting at

$22.21 / each

Minimum order 1 · $90 one-time setup · as low as $4.25 at 2500+

SKU CCA-MED-ACAD-SE-125 · lead time 3–4 weeks from approved proof

Choose your option

Soft enamel, 1-1/4".

$112.21

$22.21 × 1 + $90 setup = $112.21 each delivered

Volume pricing

Unit price and order total, including the one-time setup, by order quantity
QtyUnder 1010–2425501002505001,0002,500
Each$22.21$7.40$5.70$5.42$5.17$4.92$4.69$4.46$4.25
Order totalincl. setup$112.21$164.04$232.39$361.21$606.59$1319.98$2432.80$4552.50$10,715

The form opens right here, with this product and quantity already on it. Nothing goes into production until you approve the digital proof. Lead time 3–4 weeks from approved proof.