About Us
We Create Exceptional Awards and Recognition Solutions
Through the years, we have produced many memorable products, including symbolic jewelry lines for numerous Fortune 100 corporations, some of the most recognizable awards in the world of sports, heroic bronze statues finding their place in history on college campuses and sports facilities, and comprehensive recognition solutions for corporations across the nation and beyond.
Press Release
MTM Recognition Earns Top 5 Spot Among Employee Recognition Providers
OKLAHOMA CITY (PRWEB) AUGUST 22, 2022
MTM Recognition, an industry leader in employee recognition, today announced it has again earned a spot in the top 5 of HRO Today’s Baker’s Dozen of Employee Recognition Providers. This marks the ninth time MTM has been named to this list and the best ranking they have received, since 2012.
The global HR publication’s ranking is based solely on client feedback concerning three key areas: breadth of service, size of the deal, and quality of services. Overall satisfaction is also a key component of the prestigious list.
“Since 1971, we have been the leader in helping companies and organizations Celebrate their Champions. We value the feedback received from our customers and are extremely honored again to be ranked in the HRO Today’s Baker’s Dozen as one of the top recognition providers in the industry. This ranking is a very important benchmark against the other rewards and recognition providers,” said Mike Ketcherside, Chief Sales Officer, MTM Recognition.
This list serves as the pinnacle for employee recognition providers and is highly revered. Additionally, the list serves as an immediate reflection of customer satisfaction, an important core value for MTM.
“We are very proud of the talent within our workforce and their dedication to customer satisfaction and quality product and service offerings within the employee recognition space. On behalf of everyone at MTM Recognition, we are honored to be named to the 2022 HRO Today Baker’s Dozen of Employee Recognition. With this being our ninth time named to the list and over 50 years in business, MTM is here to stand the duration of time,” said David Smith Sr, Founder, and Chairman, MTM Recognition.
For a full list of rankings, visit http://www.hrotoday.com.
MTM Recognition is an industry leader in employee recognition using platforms, custom awards, and web applications. These solutions are used to celebrate champions across the globe. MTM offers modern, comprehensive, meaningful, recognition solutions for organizations of all sizes. For more information visit http://www.mtmrecognition.com
American Influencer Awards Selects MTM Recognition as Awards Provider
Top influencers in the beauty industry now have a beautiful award to represent their talents. Earlier this month, American Influencer Award winners took home a one-of-a-kind award hand-crafted by Oklahoma-based MTM Recognition, an industry leader in custom award design and manufacturing.
“We were excited for the opportunity to work on such a prestigious and challenging design. It was a privilege to work collaboratively with our highly skilled design and engineering teams to develop something both symbolic and innovatively iconic,” said Jeff Weis, MTM Recognition’s Creative Director.
The 2019 award featured a brand new, completely customized design tailored to represent the beauty industry. The award, standing more than 13 inches tall and weighing 7 pounds, honors the greatest contributors and top talent in beauty across social media. Crafted specifically to reflect and represent the multi-faceted and distinctive nature of each honoree, these beautiful works of art are made through an innovative synthesis of zinc, steel, and aluminum, to stand the test of time as a symbol of beauty and achievement. The award is highlighted with rich pink embellished accents and mirroring, showcase its unique, angled features along with the American Influencer Awards logo.
“The original concept sketches were focused on capturing the essence of what AIA was about so it needed to be colorful and vibrant, high tech and forward-thinking. We used several different manufacturing processes and it all came together in this uniquely beautiful award. We’re proud this was made in the USA.”
American Influencer Awards are given annually in the categories of hair, makeup, and lifestyle. Winners are selected through a public online voting process at AiAawards.com, paired with votes from the advisory board. The star-studded event took place November 18, 2019 at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California.
“We were looking for something distinctive, exemplifying the sheer essence of the influencer community. It’s sleek edges, and vivid coloring are reflective in the uniquely shaped mirror, symbolizing excellence and courage to positively influence. We are proud to collaborate with MTM Recognition as our awards provider,” said Christopher Crellin, CEO & Founder – AMERICAN INFLUENCER ASSOCIATION.
MTM Recognition is an industry leader in custom award design and manufacturing along with employee recognition platforms and web applications. These awards and solutions are used to celebrate achievement, reward performance, honor service, brand and reinforce company culture for thousands of organizations across the globe. MTM offers modern, comprehensive, meaningful, recognition solutions for organizations of all sizes. For more information visit http://www.mtmrecognition.com
MTM Recognition Announces Strategic Alliance with Purpose & Performance Group
OKLAHOMA CITY (PRWEB)
MTM Recognition, an industry leader in the employee recognition and engagement experience, today announced a new strategic alliance with Purpose & Performance Group (PPG) – a research and data driven firm focused on helping organizations build exceptional leaders and engaging, meaningful work cultures. This relationship leverages the strengths of MTM’s employee recognition solutions and amplifies it with PPG’s data and science behind employee recognition, engagement and meaningful work.
“MTM and PPG fit together seamlessly. This alliance allows both organizations to serve clients even better while still focusing on our core competencies,” said MTM Recognition’s President, David Smith Jr. “ The relationship with PPG means MTM gets to bring a more meaningful approach to employee recognition which aligns with our ultimate goal of lifting the human spirit.”
The direct connection between PPG’s analytical research into creating data driven engagement plans and MTM’s ability to carry out those plans with platforms/applications is powerful. This means the customer gets a more well rounded experience ensuring their recognition program is impactful and effective and it allows HR professionals to spend their valuable time on other important functions of their business.
“By combining our expertise in the science of employee engagement, people practices and leadership development with MTM’s world class execution of recognition products and services, we’re both better outfitted to address more areas of the employee experience. Most importantly, the values of the PPG and MTM team are strongly aligned. We are excited to be part of the team and eager to kickoff our efforts to make the world a better place” said Chris Province, Principal and Partner at PPG.
The alliance announcement offers a more holistic and innovative approach to employee recognition, and purpose-driven thought leadership in the industry.
MTM Recognition is an industry leader in employee recognition platforms and web applications. These solutions are used to celebrate achievement, reward performance, honor service, brand and reinforce company culture for thousands of organizations across the globe. MTM offers modern, comprehensive, meaningful, recognition solutions for organizations of all sizes.
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The leading HR publication’s report is based on client feedback concerning the breadth, scope and scale of recognition services. Satisfaction and quality are also key components in the coveted list. MTM scored equally well in all areas of evaluation.
“We are extremely proud of the talent within our workforce and their dedication to customer satisfaction and quality product offerings. On behalf of all of us at MTM Recognition, we are pleased and honored to be recognized once again by our clients, and to be named to the 2019 HRO Today Baker’s Dozen of Employee Recognition,” said Roger Mashore, CEO of MTM Recognition.
This list serves as a paradigm for employee recognition providers and is well-respected in the industry. Additionally, the list serves as an immediate reflection of customer satisfaction, an important core value for the nearly 50-year-old company.
“The HRO Today’s ranking is an important assessment of how we compare to other rewards and recognition providers. For almost 50 years, MTM has been a leader helping lift the human spirit through best in class reward and recognition solutions,” said Mike Ketcherside, VP of Business Development at MTM Recognition.”We are honored again to be recognized by our clients as one of the top recognition providers in the industry.”
For a full list of rankings, visit http://www.hrotoday.com.
The American Quarter Horse Association is proud to announce a partnership with MTM Recognition of Oklahoma City. As the official awards provider for AQHA, MTM will provide the prestigious awards associated with AQHA events and programs, from the coveted gold globes and specially designed trophies to plaques.
AQHA previously partnered with MTM Recognition for the Association’s trophy and awards needs and is excited to partner once again with a quality company that provides well-crafted awards to AQHA members for their accomplishments.
“Receiving an award from AQHA is an honor that our members dedicate years of work to achieve,” said Craig Huffhines, AQHA executive vice president. “It is our responsibility to provide quality awards that represent the determination and effort our members put into their passion – American Quarter Horses. AQHA awards are more than just an item that is displayed on a shelf, they become a part of history and a long-lasting memory to honor milestones with your American Quarter Horses. Whether it is an award showcasing the top winners at an AQHA championship show, highlighting an achievement on the racetrack or recognizing our breeders for their impact on the Association, MTM Recognition provides exceptional awards to commemorate these accomplishments.”
Some of MTM Recognition’s partners include the NCAA, Harley-Davidson, John Deere, Mercedes-Benz, Special Olympics, McDonald’s and many other great companies. MTM Recognition provides professional, quality products to recognize people in each step of their journey, from beginning to end.
“For more than 50 years, MTM Recognition has been celebrating champions, and we’re honored to partner with AQHA,” said Mike Ketcherside, MTM Recognition vice president. “Many of the AQHA events are held in our community, Oklahoma City, or in the surrounding area where our headquarters is located. We are proud of the partnership with AQHA and are looking forward to celebrating its top champions by crafting world-class awards with great care. This is a great day for both organizations.”
When awards are earned, AQHA members will receive an email notifying them of their accomplishments. The email will contain instructions for how to log into the MTM Recognition website, as well as credentials for ordering their custom award. If AQHA does not have an email on file, the member will receive a letter in the mail. Read more about how to update your AQHA member account information to receive your achievement information via email.
About MTM Recognition
MTM Recognition creates exceptional awards and recognition solutions. Through the years, the company has produced many memorable products, including symbolic jewelry lines for numerous Fortune 100 corporations, some of the most recognizable awards in the world of sports, heroic bronze statues finding their place in history on college campuses and sports facilities, and comprehensive recognition solutions for corporations across the nation and beyond. To find out more about MTM Recognition or to order awards for your event, visit www.mtmrecognition.com.
Our Story
In 1971, a coach and educator founded an awards company in Oklahoma City, OK. Fast forward to the present. MTM Recognition is now the most comprehensive recognition solutions provider in the nation. It started with a dream, hard work and ingenuity and has become the leader in U.S. manufacturing of recognition awards as well as a recognition solutions provider.
Leadership
Dedicating most of their careers in the support of the employee recognition business, our leadership team provides the support and guidance to bring new products and services to our clients.
Founder and
Chairman of the Board
President
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Sales Officer
Chief Operating Officer
Vice President
Manufacturing
Vice President
Merchandising
Director
Marketing
Director
Customer Care
Director
Global Distribution
Production Manager
IT Manager
Environmental Responsibility
We are dedicated to environmental improvements that foster a sustainable future.
- Testing of all component materials
- Require vendors to provide certification of materials
- Recycle and use recycled materials where possible
- Reduce print waste by using on-demand printing
- Encouraging online recognition solutions.
The people who make it happen
The success of our company isn’t only rooted in our state-of-the-art facilities or innovative technology, it’s driven by the most important part of MTM, our people.
Our team is multifaceted — from experienced recognition specialists and skillful artisans, to creatives and tech wizards — each brings a tremendous commitment to delivery of quality and value.
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