Can I Add Plates to a Perpetual Plaque Later?

Yes, absolutely! That's the whole point of a perpetual plaque. You can add new engraved plates year after year as you recognize new winners, without having to buy a new plaque each time.

How It Works

Perpetual plaques are designed with multiple plate slots that you fill over time. When you first order your plaque, you'll typically get it with one engraved plate (or however many winners you have initially). As months or years pass and you have new recipients, you simply order additional plates to add to the empty slots.

Most perpetual plaques accommodate 12, 24, or more plates depending on the size you choose. This means a 24-plate plaque used for "Employee of the Month" would last you two full years before all slots are filled.

Ordering Additional Plates

You don't need to send your plaque back to us. We can ship you individual perpetual plaque plates with your custom engraving, and you (or anyone handy with a screwdriver) can attach them to your existing plaque. The plates either screw into place or attach magnetically, depending on your plaque style.

When ordering replacement plates, you'll want to match:

• The plate size (measure your existing plates)
• The finish color (black brass with gold text, gold brass with black text, etc.)
• The engraving style to maintain consistency

What Happens When You Run Out of Space?

When all your plate slots are filled, you have a few options: start a second plaque to continue the tradition, remove the oldest plates to make room for new ones (creating a "rolling" display), or retire the full plaque to a place of honor and start fresh. Many organizations display multiple perpetual plaques side-by-side to show their full history.

Planning ahead? Consider choosing a larger plaque initially (like a 36 or 48-plate version) to give yourself several years before facing this decision.

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