International Volunteer’s Week falls in the month of June and what would be more fitting to give your group or organization’s volunteers than custom lapel pins honoring their service? Small, portable, and emblazoned with color, artwork, and text, these gift items have the ability to work in your favor because they spread a message about your mission or cause.

Customize Size, Shape, Style, and Colors to Fit Your Group or Organization

When you think about lapel pins, what comes to mind? Do you picture them round or square? Soft enamel, cloisonne or die struck? Do the pins you envision have something noticeable about them? Do they have glitter, simulated gemstones or charms dangling off of them? Are they small or large?

Whatever you have in mind in terms of size, shape, style, and color is possible for custom lapel pins. That’s because they are created from scratch and based on your specifications. You can even further the personalization process by including your group or organization’s logo or photograph and text.

Given With Custom Lanyards Lapel Pins Further Identification Efforts

One option for groups and organizations wanting to honor their volunteers is to present the lapel pins with custom lanyards. This helps further identification efforts and makes it convenient for the men and women to always remember their pin each and every time that they volunteer. This is a great way for people to know who they are dealing with when they encounter these individuals in the hallway or office.

Attach to Card Stock With a Personalized Message of Thanks

Custom card stock with a personal message is a presentation option that many groups prefer. It is one way to show sentiment. The cards can include a poem, quote or information about the organization and the role it plays in the community.

Velvet boxes and acrylic cases are yet another classy ways to present the pins at awards ceremonies and banquets. Volunteers can be called up on stage and presented their award. This adds to the sense of pride they feel when being recognized.

Volunteer recognition award pins make great gifts. They can be created in whatever way that a group or organization sees fit and can be handed out at special events throughout the month of June as a way of thanking men and women for their contributions of time, skill, and money.

June 3rd was Cancer Survivor’s Day. People from around the world showed their support by wearing custom awareness ribbon lapel pins in different colors. Different colors of ribbons are associated with different types of cancer. For example, pink is one of the most commonly recognized colors when it comes to awareness ribbon lapel pins. It show support for breast cancer survivors and research.

Here is a list of some of the other colors that can be used for Cancer Survivor’s Day lapel pins:

Blue or Dark Blue – Colon Cancer
Blue or Light Blue – Prostrate Cancer
Brown – Colorectal Cancer
Gold – Childhood Cancer
Gray – Brain Cancer/Brain Tumors
Green – Kidney Cancer/Kidney Disease, Ovarian Cancer, Prostate Cancer
Lime Green – Lymphoma
Lavender – All Cancer – General Cancer Awareness
Orange – Leukemia
Peach – Endrometrial Cancer, Uterine Cancer
Pearl – Lung Cancer, Mesothelioma
Periwinkle – Stomach Cancer
Teal – Ovarian, Cervical, Uterine Cancer
Yellow – Bladder Cancer, Liver Cancer, Testicular Cancer


As you can see, the list of colors is just as vast as all of the different types of cancer there is. Find a cause that you can relate to and show your support for cancer survivors by wearing a custom awareness ribbon lapel pin. Encourage your friends and family members to do the same.

If you see a hospital or non-profit organization selling ribbon pins, pick up a few for your neighbors and work colleagues as well. The profits will go to a good cause and you and your friends help educate others each and every time that you wear the lapel pins.

With a community full of supporters rallying behind them, survivors of cancer will never feel alone. In fact, you probably will see them among a sea of custom awareness ribbon lapel pins wherever they go.

The first day of summer which is known as the summer solstice is the longest day of the year. That’s because the Sun reaches its most northern point in the sky at local noon. After June 21st of this year, the days start getting shorter. That’s doesn’t mean there isn’t plenty to do during this season. In fact, many people find the warmer weather and time off from work to be a welcome treat. They seize the opportunity to do more outdoor activities like camping, fishing, hiking, and traveling.

Custom lapel pins make a great souvenir at any of the summer events that you attend or participate in. For example, say that you compete in a fly fishing tournament. One of the prizes for participation is a custom lapel pin that you can attach to your hat. This gives you a fond reminder of the time that you spent on the lake, the people that you got to know over the weekend, and the fish that you caught.

The same can be said about a summer music festival. You can fun collecting all of your favorite band’s pins. You can even trade pins from past festivals with other people in hopes of getting one that is bigger and better than the ones you bought the year before. This is a great way to break out of your shell and get to know other fans. It also gives you something to look forward to.

Summer sports teams can also take advantage of all the benefits of having custom lapel pins. In addition to fundraising efforts, they can be used to reward players and even educate the public about the benefits of regular physical activity. Whatever way your team decides to use the pins is up to you. They’re sure to be a hit with athletes of all ages because they are attractive, durable, and portable.

Lapel pins can be customized in whatever way the customer requires. They can be small or large, round or custom shaped, soft enamel or die struck. They can also include an image, photograph, and text. Things like simulated gemstones, dangling charms, and blinking lights are extras that can make your summer lapel pins stand out.

June 1st, 2011 marks Atlantic Hurricane Season. Experts warn that it could possibly be an “above average” hurricane season based on the deadly weather seen this past April-May. There is no better time for preparedness events than now.

Custom lapel pins make great educational tools particularly for this reason. Because they are worn in a visible location, they serve as a physical reminder to be safe during unfavorable weather conditions. Groups like the Red Cross and Coast Guard urge people to take the precautions necessary to keep themselves and their families safe and out of harm’s way.

Handed Out At Community Events, Custom Lapel Pins Serve As a Reminder

Community events held this time of year have a lot to offer people. In addition to demonstrations, printed materials, and videos, giveaway items remain a popular staple. Custom lapel pins handed out at tables and booths give presenters one more opportunity to stress the importance of hurricane preparedness. The way that people stay safe in the event of a storm is by knowing what they’re up against and having a disaster kit prepared ahead of time.

Safety Messages Make It Easy For Young Child to Be Prepared

A simple message may be enough to keep young children protected. Because they now know how to read, they can use the custom lapel pins as a guide to instruct them as to what steps to take next. One example of a message could read, “Don’t be scared. Be prepared.”

Can Be Attached to First Aid Kits and Handed Out By Hospitals

Hospitals and other non-profit organizations that hand out First Aid Kits can double their usefulness by attaching a custom lapel pin to them. People can wear the pins separately or leave them on the bag so others can read the message. Either way, the small keepsake items have a big impact. They truly can be used to save lives.

Custom lapel pins imprinted with a message about hurricane season can be used by a number of groups and organizations as a way to get the word out about the dangers of high winds, tornadoes, flash floods, and earthquakes which all could occur during or after a hurricane.