Gaudio Produces New Design for Netball Superleague

The Hertfordshire Mavericks have been crowned winners of the 2011 FIAT Netball Superleague for the second time. Winning captain Louisa Brownfield spoke after the match: “I’m so pleased, so pleased it’s been a fantastic season for us. The last couple of weeks we’ve had our ups and downs, we’ve pulled through and it’s just a fantastic end to what’s been a great season."

Gaudio Awards again produced the trophy, with a change in design from previous years to reflect the new sponsorship from FIAT. The trophy is profiled from solid aluminium, with a colour printed logo in the centre and mounted on a tiered aluminium base.

More information about the netball season on the Netball Superleague Website

Inaugural World Catfish Classic is a Huge Success

Teams from around the world descended on Chiprana, Spain for the first World Catfish Classic. The competition was agonisingly close with the Americans leading the event for the entire time right up to the last 90minutes when the Dutch Pairing of Arnout Terlouw and Ron Beugelink came from zero to hero to clinch the event with all of the fish being caugh on the last day, winning by just over 1lb. The largest catch of the event was over 200lbs, with many more 100lb+ fish being reeled in.

A bespoke trophy was designed and manufactured by Gaudio especially for the event. The huge trophy was the focal point of the closing ceremony (see video below). The design takes advantage of Gaudio's unique printing process to apply colour directly to the aluminium.

For more information about the event see the Catfish Classic website

Gaudio Awards: Bespoke Trophies

Sir David Attenborough Receives Gaudio Designed Award

As part of the 20th Adult Learners' Week Awards, Sir David Attenborough was presented with the first ever Outstanding Contribution to Adult Learning Award. Sir David Attenborough, said:

"I am delighted to receive the first Outstanding Contribution to Adult Learning Award. It is great to know that these programmes, which are aimed at viewers of all ages, are considered of value by NIACE. It is also an honour to consider that they inspire adults to improve their lives through learning and to discover more about the world we all live in. I hope that the passion I have - and the passion of my crew and colleagues - in the making of all the series I've been involved in, will continue to help adults continue their learning journeys throughout their lives."

Business Secretary, Vince Cable, who presented the Outstanding Contribution to Adult Learning Award to Sir David Attenborough, said:

"I'm delighted to be able to present this award to Sir David Attenborough. Throughout his long and illustrious career in broadcasting he has brought a passion and a wealth of knowledge about the natural world into all our homes and inspired many to pursue further learning."
Sir Attenborough's acceptance speech can be seen in the following video:

To find out more about Adult Learners week, visit the Adult Learners website

Sir Bobby Robson Celebrity Golf Day

Leeds United managed to walk away with Sir Bobby Robson Celebrity Golf Trophy after beating stiff competition from rival north east teams. The event was supported by all of the charity’s high profile Patrons – Middlesbrough chairman Steve Gibson, Newcastle United legend Alan Shearer, Sunderland AFC chairman Niall Quinn and Sir Bobby’s Ipswich Town captain Mick Mills. Gaudio were pleased to support the event by providing a custom designed trophy for the winner.

The day was a huge success and raised much needed funds for the charity, Alan Shearer, Newcastle United legend and a Patron of the Sir Bobby Robson Foundation said: “We’re at over £3 million now and that’s an incredible amount and an incredible achievement. It’s been a lot of hard work from a lot of people but that’s what everyone promised Sir Bobby before he left us. Lady Elsie Robson added: “I know my husband would be very proud to have this wonderful charity event staged in his name.”

Sir Bobby Robson Foundation

Gaudio Bespoke Trophies

Full press release after the break...

Canterbury Approach Gaudio for Custom Point of Sale Display

Canterbury, a New Zealand based specialist sports apparel manufacturer, approached Gaudio late last year, and asked us to use our bespoke design and manufacturing skills to produce a unique point of sale display item to advertise their brand. The brief was to produce a rustic looking wooden POS that reflected the company's heritage and also provided strong and instantly recognisable branding.

Although we specialise in bespoke awards and trophies here at Gaudio, our highly skilled craftsmen, huge range of machinery and on-site design team gives us the versatility to produce a massive range of corporate gifts, point of sale and branding pieces. If you are looking for something unique to promote your brand, event or company, contact our sales team for advise, quotes and free designs.

Jose Mourinho Joins League of Legends

Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho has been crowned "Legend of Football" after receiving his Gaudio designed Football Extravaganza award. The former Chelsea manager was presented with his award at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London by former winner Alan Shearer.

Now in it's 16th year, it has become the longest running annual charity football event, and has raised over £5m for Nordoff Robbins. Jose said upon receiving his award

"Some great people from English football and also some friends have won this award, but the most important thing is what you can do for the kids and of course I am proud that I will go home with a really beautiful award to remember my time in England but more important than that is to go with the notion that I did something for the kids."

Previous winners include Sir Bobby Robson, Kenny Dalglish, Sir Bobby Charlton, Sir Alex Ferguson,

Harry Redknapp, Alan Shearer and Eric Cantona.

 

For more information about the event, and to find out more about Nordoff Robbins, please visit the Football Extravaganza website

 

Gaudio Awards: Sports Awards

Leukaemia & Lymphoma Research Bikeathon 2010

The 14th Leukaemia & Lymphoma Research London Bikeathon took place on the 27th June, raising over half a million pound. The money raised will go towards finding a cure for blood caners. This was the 50th anniversary for Leukaemia & Lymphoma Research, and they decided to use Gaudio bespoke awards rather than the usual off-the-shelf plaques. The charity were thrilled with the awards and told us:

"Just wanted to say a huge thank you for your help with our awards this year. They looked so much better than our previous wooden plaques and it’s great that our fundraisers can keep their awards this time rather than handing them back after a year. Thanks so much again for your help and I hope that we can work together again next year!"

The awards were presented to the top fundraisers at an awards dinner, with celebrity presenters including John Michie (Taggart), Michelle Cockayne and Tony Audenshaw from Emmerdale.

You can find out more about the Bikathon and apply for the 2011 event here

Gaudio Awards: Acrylic Trophies