The Award Makers Behind Custom Sports Trading Cards

Most award makers offer plaques, trophies, or engraved medals — items that look the same regardless of who receives them. Snapshot builds recognition around a real photo of the actual person being honored. The card format is immediately recognizable to anyone who's ever collected sports cards, which means it carries cultural weight before the recipient even reads the name on it. Add in 2-3 day shipping, professional card stock, a free magnetic case, and USA manufacturing, and it's a different category of award entirely.

Snapshot fulfills orders in 2-3 business days from our facility in Des Moines, Iowa. Production takes one business day; shipping time is quoted at checkout for your address. If you've got a ceremony or event coming up, it's worth ordering at least 10 days ahead to give yourself buffer room. Shipping is free over $30 across the entire USA, so there's no rush-fee pressure to manage. For large team orders, building in extra lead time is always the smart call.

Absolutely. Snapshot's packs go up to $49.99, and you can customize each card individually — different photos, different names, different stats. Coaches and team organizers do this regularly for end-of-season banquets. Each player gets their own card, their own moment. It's the kind of order that takes a little extra time upfront but pays off completely when you hand cards out and watch people's reactions. Contact the Snapshot team directly if you're managing a large roster order.

A sharp, well-lit photo taken in good natural or stadium lighting will produce the best card. Action shots from games work well if the subject is clearly visible and in focus. Portrait-style shots — team photos, individual headshots, sideline moments — also translate beautifully. Avoid photos that are heavily blurred, very dark, or where the subject is small in the frame. The closer and sharper the image, the more the card looks like a professional product. Most modern smartphone photos in decent lighting are more than sufficient.

Yes. Every single Snapshot card — from a single $17.99 card to a full pack — ships with a free magnetic case included. You don't have to add it, ask for it, or pay extra. The magnetic case is the same style serious collectors use to protect high-value cards, and it sends the right message to whoever receives the award: this was made with care. It also protects the card during shipping so it arrives in perfect condition every time.

The MEGA card is 11×15 inches — significantly larger than a standard trading card — and it's one of the most striking award formats Snapshot offers. At $49.99, it works extremely well as a centerpiece award for MVPs, championship teams, coaches of the year, or any individual you want to recognize in a big way. The oversized format makes the photo and the name impossible to miss. It's also a format that doesn't really exist anywhere else, which makes it genuinely memorable as an award presentation.