At Benton Trophy & Awards, Inc. & bentontrophy.com, we encourage clients to think creatively about ways to accentuate their awards by using corporate logos or clip art. Adding logos or images to an award enhances any intended message. We can accept an array of PC file extensions including .cdr, .eps, .ai, .jpeg, .tif, .gif, .pcx, or .bmp. Files should be attached by email after your order is placed via the online order form. There are two types of images Raster and Vector. If there are any questions from our artwork department, we will respond within a few business days of your order placement.

Raster Artwork = .bmp, .jpg, .gif, .tif, .pcx, .cal, .wi, .png, etc. and any other artwork that appears blurry on your computer screen, such as artwork off of a website. Raster files are made up of pixels not lines as compared to vector artwork files. Some .eps files are converted as raster files in some programs, when you convert to a vector file you should be asked to convert to curves. Some programs convert .eps files as raster files.

Vector Artwork = .cdr, .eps, .ai, .ps, .prn, wmf, etc. Vector artwork is made up of lines and or nodes as compared to pixels that make up raster artwork files. Some .eps files are converted as raster files in some programs, when you convert to a vector file you should be asked to convert to curves. Some programs convert .eps files as raster files. Highly recommended for the best possible output.

Artwork Specifications:

1. Must be PC compatible 

2. We can accept artwork on floppy, zip disk, compact disk, or electronic mail.

3. We prefer camera ready black and white artwork. (color will work) 

4. Shades and halftones don't work well.

5. Please avoid very tiny artwork that must be enlarged. (the larger the image, the better it will look)

6. Our art charge is a $35 one time set-up charge. (we keep your artwork on file for future use)

7. Please limit e-mail file sizes 

8. Please "convert type to outlines" whenever possible (we may not have your font). 

9. Vector files work the best

10. Artwork from a website or low resolution will not work for reproduction.

11. Always send us the font used in your logo to assure proper reproduction (we have thousands of fonts but may not have the one you use)

To ensure the absolute best quality, we will need your artwork in the following program: 1. Corel Draw 13.0 (X3) or older (text and artwork converted to curves) 2. PC Compatible Vector Artwork (line drawing, made of nodes & lines)

Trademarks, Copyrights, Registration Marks: Benton Trophy bears no responsibility for legal Infringements. Benton Trophy assumes that the client has permission to use all designs asked to be reproduced on BT&A products. The client/purchaser agrees to assume to any liability resulting from actions or demands brought against us for patent or copyright infringements. Logos depicted on our site or literature are the property of their respective owners. We assume no liability for any disputes arising out of any alleged unauthorized use of the artwork, logos or trademarks engraved on our products for display purposes. We do not sell pre-engraved awards matching those on our website or literature unless otherwise specified or requested from the original owner of said logo or trademark.