President's Club Awards for Zayo

The President’s Club at Zayo honors leaders whose performance, dedication, and innovation set the highest standard. For this prestigious program, Zayo partnered with Trophyology to create custom awards that reflect the company’s bold brand, support a culture of excellence, and offer recipients a piece worthy of their achievements. The result is a refined, sculptural recognition experience that connects people, performance, and purpose.

“Partnering with Trophyology brought a new level of sophistication to our awards. Their unique wood designs captured the elegance and prestige we wanted to convey for this high-level recognition.” — Dee Hall, VP of Corporate Marketing, Zayo

To bring Zayo’s recognition goals to life, we customized our Figura Trigonum Award, a geometric design known for its clarity, balance, and presence. Its precise angles and upward movement echo Zayo’s energy, momentum, and ambition — a perfect reflection of Zayo’s mission to connect what’s next.

“We were drawn to Trophyology’s craftsmanship. Their thoughtfully designed awards were not only sleek and modern but mirrored the dedication and attention to detail that we see in all of our President’s Club awardees.” — Zayo Team

Every award was shaped by hand in Trophyology’s Austin studio. We selected premium North American walnut for its rich character and depth, and finished each piece with an ebony stain and a VOC-free, hand-applied oil that protects the wood while preserving its natural beauty. Each award was individually cut, shaped, engraved, and finished with care. This approach highlights the material’s inherent story and ensures that no two pieces are exactly alike. The result is a collection that feels personal, distinctive, and aligned with the spirit of the President’s Club.

Beyond the President’s Club, Trophyology collaborated with Zayo to design additional award forms, from Partner of the Year recognition to Innovation honors, creating a cohesive recognition suite that visually and emotionally ties every program together.

Each piece shares a refined material palette and sculptural clarity, ensuring that every recognition moment feels distinctly Zayo: confident, modern, and meaningful.

Among these designs is the Figura Trapezium Award, a striking expression of precision and balance that continues the visual dialogue of Zayo’s recognition story.

A structured, collaborative process allowed us to translate Zayo’s brand, values, and program goals into a meaningful award experience that honors excellence at the highest level.

1. Discovery
   We learned about Zayo’s company culture, recognition program goals, brand identity, and the experience they wanted their honorees to have. We also reviewed their brand guide and visual assets to ensure every design decision aligned with their identity and values.
   
2. Design Alignment
   We explored several design concepts with Zayo, each reflecting different facets of their brand. The Figura Trigonum form emerged as the strongest expression of their vision. Its geometric clarity, upward movement, and modern presence offered the signature aesthetic Zayo was seeking as they reimagined their President’s Club.
   
3. Material Selection
   Premium North American walnut was chosen for its natural elegance and ability to carry a deep, ebony stain with richness and clarity. This created a refined interpretation of Zayo’s bold brand without relying on literal color cues. The darker tone also ensures the awards feel at home in both professional and residential spaces, offering a sculptural presence that is modern, confident, and timeless.
   
4. Graphic Concepts
   We developed several graphic concepts for Zayo, each offering a different interpretation of their brand identity and recognition goals. The concept they selected embraced a minimal, modern approach that translates beautifully across multiple recognition occasions, award forms, and future programs. Its clarity and restraint ensure consistency, longevity, and a cohesive visual language for their full recognition suite.
   
5. Handcrafted Excellence
   Each award was shaped, sanded, engraved, and finished by our team of artisans in our Austin studio and woodshop. This level of craftsmanship ensures that every award carries the same qualities being honored in the recipients themselves: excellence, integrity, and a commitment to meaningful work. The result is a piece that feels refined, personal, and worthy of display in the spaces where honorees celebrate their achievements.
   
6. Packaging and Delivery
   Awards were prepared for the on-stage presentation, then carefully packaged in Trophyology’s sustainable materials to create a beautiful unboxing experience. Each piece was later shipped directly to honorees, offering an elevated and personal touch that extends the moment of recognition beyond the event itself.
   

Meaningful recognition strengthens culture, deepens connection, and elevates performance. If you are planning a President’s Club, leadership celebration, or executive recognition initiative, we would be honored to support you.

Let’s create recognition worthy of the excellence you celebrate.

• What makes these awards unique?
  Their combination of modern geometry, natural materials, custom branding, and handcraft makes them distinctive. Each piece carries both design intention and artisan presence.

• Where are these awards made?
  Every award is designed and handcrafted in Trophyology’s Austin, Texas studio using responsibly sourced North American materials.
• Can the awards align with our brand?
  Yes. For Zayo, we customized the Figura designs to echo their brand’s bold geometry and forward momentum. We can align materials, finishes, and engraving to reflect your identity with timeless elegance.
• What is the production timeline?
  For a President’s Club program, the design-to-delivery timeline typically ranges from two to six weeks, depending on quantity and complexity.
• Do you ship awards directly to recipients?
  Yes. For Zayo’s program, we shipped each award directly to honorees after the event. This extends the recognition moment and simplifies travel logistics.

Trophyology designs and handcrafts modern recognition awards for corporate, leadership, and President’s Club programs. Our Austin, Texas studio creates custom pieces using sustainable materials, architect-led design, and artisan craftsmanship. This project with Zayo showcases our process for developing a unified, brand-aligned recognition system across multiple award forms.Use this text to share information about your brand with your customers. Describe a product, share announcements, or welcome customers to your store.