# MTM Recognition

> MTM Recognition designs and manufactures custom awards, trophies, medals and jewelry while providing employee recognition software and managed recognition programs. Founded as Midwest Trophy in 1971, it serves corporate employers and sports organizations, including the NCAA, through a combination of design, manufacturing, digital recognition and fulfillment.

- **Founded:** 1971
- **Headquarters:** Oklahoma City, United States
- **Founders:** David R. Smith Sr. (Founder), Linda Smith (Co-founder; described in David Smith’s family obituary)
- **Products:** Social Recognition / Carousel, Service Awards, Momento, Performance Recognition, Championship awards, rings and jewelry
- **Notable:** Celebrated its 50th anniversary in July 2021., Reported more than 20 million individuals recognized cumulatively in June 2023., NCAA national office awards supplier documented in the 2025-26 football participant manual.

## Products & services

- **Social Recognition / Carousel** — Branded peer-to-peer recognition feed, custom badges, reporting and points redeemable for merchandise, gift cards and travel.
- **Service Awards** — Career milestone programs, custom awards, manager notifications and presentation tools.
- **Momento** — Spot recognition cards redeemable online for rewards.
- **Performance Recognition** — Custom awards and incentives for sales, safety, wellness and other measurable accomplishments.
- **Championship awards, rings and jewelry** — Custom trophies, medals, rings and watches for sports and organizational achievements.
- **ACE Technology** — Advanced Concept Engineering combines 3D scanning, CAD-based manufacturing and 3D printing.
- **Virtual Showroom** — Interactive views of custom awards, including Big 12 and Servpro designs.
- **MTM Store** — Online award purchasing with real-time customization, saved order history and tracking.

## Achievements

- Celebrated its 50th anniversary in July 2021.
- Reported more than 20 million individuals recognized cumulatively in June 2023.
- NCAA national office awards supplier documented in the 2025-26 football participant manual.
- David Smith listed in the Personalization Professionals association’s 2024-25 Hall of Fame recipients.

## Latest updates

- **2026-09** — Published role-specific guidance on recognition frequency and a layered approach combining peer, manager, leadership and milestone recognition.
- **2026-07** — Published a manager guide emphasizing specific praise and training for the actual recognition moment.

## Links

- Website: https://mtmrecognition.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mtm-recognition
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/mtmrecognition
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mtmrec

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Last updated: 2026-10-01