AlanO wrote on 03/24/10 at 21:57:12:Trophies tend to get put away somewhere or thrown out.
High-quality photos get printed, framed and mounted on the wall. Much nicer way to show people what you've done.
My opinion is thirty years old, (since I loved recognizition,) but I think Alan hit it on the head.
Even though digital photos are worth a dime a dozen, (and digital prints almost as cheap,) I would think a competitor might like a high quality, in action, competition shot, of their experience. (I know I have a handfull of shots from my heyday, and some day I will scan them. Maybe even post them in a membership profile if the site goes that route.)
Maybe a classic black frame, with an action shot of the competitor, (tastefully matted of course), and a discreet plaque on the base naming the event, award(s) and position.