NSDA Trophy Shop

I cannot speak more highly of the NSDA Trophy Shop. As a competitor, I always relished the chance to take home one of their beautiful trophies and still have many on display in my office. So when I became Tournament Director for Pi Kappa Delta, I knew immediately that we would be ordering trophies for our National Championship from the NSDA Trophy Shop. Chad and his team do beautiful work and are always willing to go the extra mile to help with the inevitable snafu happens. I am deeply appreciative of the work they do and will continue using their services for years to come!

Chad and the NSDA Trophy Shop set the gold standard for speech and debate awards. From start to finish, they provide a total-package experience that no other trophy shop in the country can match. Their work is professional, their service is personalized, and their understanding of the activity makes them an essential partner for any tournament director.

While Chad has a strong team behind him, he’s the heart of the operation—the one who ensures every detail is handled, every deadline is met, and every award looks exceptional. He’s deeply committed to this activity and goes above and beyond to support the people in it.

Over the past decade, I’ve trusted Chad with awards for tournaments hosted by multiple institutions, most notably the Stanford Invitational and the Tournament of Champions at the University of Kentucky. Regardless of the scale, he delivers top-tier products, on time, and always with care.

His craftsmanship is consistently excellent. His materials are high-quality and visually striking. And most importantly, he stands by his work. If something needs to get done, he’ll make it happen. Period.

If you’re looking for the best in the business—someone who understands debate, respects your time, and takes pride in every order—look no further than Chad and the NSDA Trophy Shop.

Future Problem Solving partnered with NATIONAL SPEECH & DEBATE ASSOCIATION Trophy Shop for the first time for our 2025 International Conference and World Finals competition, where we ordered over 600 trophies and plaques – and we couldn’t have been more impressed! Chad and his team were responsive to our unique need and truly committed to delivering high-quality awards that elevated the experience for our global participants. Everything arrived on time, organized, and looked fantastic – our students were so proud to receive them! We’re excited to continue working together and would absolutely recommend them to any organization hosting large-scale events.

Chad and his team at NSDA Trophy Shop have served our awards needs for nearly 10 years years, and we have no intention of changing that. Our orders are always accurate, on time, and reasonably priced. Most importantly, in situations where we find ourselves in a mess of our own making, the team at NSDA Trophy always comes through, even on very short notice. As an urban debate league that hosts over 7 tournaments a year, we have large, and often complicated, orders. NSDA exceeds expectations every time.

The State Tournament for Alabama has been using the Trophy Shop of the NSDA for the past 6 years. Chad Wagner and his staff are the most professional and responsive individuals I have worked with over the past 35 years. They not only complete the jobs and meet the deadlines you set, but they are always striving to improve. Bravo!

Working with Chad Wagner and the team at the NSDA Trophy Shop is an absolute dream. They know everything there is to know about speech and debate awards, and they genuinely care about getting every detail right. In fact, Chad has contacted his suppliers to ask if they reinforce the coveted Tournament of Champions horse trophies so they don’t break on the way back to the winners’ schools. You can tell they take a lot of pride in their work, and it shows in the quality of every single trophy.  Chad follows up via email or text to ensure everything arrived on time and correctly. They’re fast, reliable, and always go the extra mile to make sure everything looks perfect.

Chad and the NSDA Trophy Shop have been great to work with! We started working together around 2017 and still use them for all of our trophy orders. They offer great flexibility in awards – we usually do one column trophies or small topper & base trophies for individuals at tournaments, but they also do a great job on larger multi-column trophies, plaques, curved acrylics, gavels, and more, when we want to do something special for the debaters. They have a strong attention to detail, and have caught a few errors that I’ve made in my orders over the years before they were printed, and always helped with replacements when there was an issue on either end. I also appreciate how they keep track of my events and orders, ensuring I have what I need on time – we’ve never had an order come too late for an event. I appreciate how they understand debate tournaments and awards, whereas most other trophy shops focus on sports, and don’t have as much expertise in what I’m trying to order. Finally, I appreciate the flexibility that the shop offers – sometimes I’d rather them pick what looks good and give me some variety each tournament, which keeps things exciting. We’re very happy customers and plan to keep working with Chad & the NSDA Trophy Shop.

We are so thankful to the National Speech & Debate Association for building us the most beautiful trophies we have ever had, matching and beating any price and saving us thousands of dollars! They provided impeccable customer service around the clock, infinite flexibility in customizing trophies, and innovation and creativity in all designs. Thank you so much for providing our students and teachers with the best awards to honor their incredible work and inspire even more.

When it came to handling a significant trophy order for two state tournaments, the National Speech and Debate Association trophy shop truly went above and beyond. Chad Wagner and his team were not only helpful and responsive, but they also demonstrated an exceptional level of dedication. Chad himself was consistently on call for any last-minute changes or concerns, ensuring that every detail was meticulously addressed to deliver a stellar final product.

Their professionalism and expertise were evident at every step, from assisting with design concepts to implementing changes seamlessly. What truly sets them apart is their niche knowledge of the events, which facilitated smoother communication and a more tailored approach to our trophy needs. Chad’s guidance and support made navigating the complexities of the order effortless, and his commitment to delivering on time and at the best price possible was truly admirable.

 In the end, the trophies we received were not only of the highest quality but also exceeded our expectations. Thanks to Chad Wagner and the National Speech and Debate Association trophy shop, we were able to showcase our appreciation for participants and winners alike with a product that reflected the prestige of our tournaments. Without a doubt, I would wholeheartedly recommend their services to anyone in need of top-notch trophies and unparalleled customer care.