Building Dedication Plaques
What will your organization unveil at its dedication ceremony? We help municipalities, universities, credit unions, and churches create building dedication plaques — with free design proofs and on-time delivery.
Plaque styles for dedication ceremonies
Every institution has a different story to set in bronze, and our two production methods cover them all. Engraved bronze plaques reproduce photographs and artwork in remarkable detail — an architectural rendering of the new building, a historic photo for a rededication, a founder’s portrait, or an engraved United States flag background popular with government and law enforcement facilities. Traditional cast bronze plaques offer raised text, single or double borders, and leather, pebble, or smooth background textures in a full range of colors — a strong choice when a school board, city council, or board of trustees needs a large amount of text to stand out.
Common layouts for institutional buyers include:
- New construction — the building name, dedication date, and an engraved photo or architectural rendering.
- Board of trustees and directors — names and titles on a contrasting textured background, with the organization seal or logo raised in color.
- Founder and honoree dedications — a portrait framed with the organization logo to honor the vision behind the building.
- Renovations and rededications — project information, the company or city logo, and historic photos of the original structure.
Lobby plaques, signage, and new facility dedications
What do you want visitors to see when they enter your building? For lobbies we offer everything from hand-sculpted bas relief — a stately, timeless style — to engraved bronze with superior photographic detail, including oxide bronze plaques listing your board of directors. We can also convert your logo into cast metal building signage with raised lettering and custom background colors.
For new facility dedications, it is common to feature photos of the honoree or the facility along with city and organization seals, and to include the names and positions of everyone involved in bringing the project to life. Municipalities, universities, credit unions, and churches across the Rocky Mountain region — from Denver to Boise — have trusted us as a single source for the entire dedication package.
Building dedication plaque prices
| Size | Dimensions | Aluminum Price | Bronze Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small | 8” x 6” – 10” x 12” | $218.40 – $546.00 | $347.00 – $697.00 |
| Medium | 12” x 14” – 12” x 22” | $764.40 – $1,201.20 | $940.00 – $1,461.00 |
| Large | 12” x 24” – 24” x 36” | $1,310.40 – $3,931.20 | $1,587.00 – $4,844.00 |
Planning and ordering
Organizing a dedication event is stressful; the plaque should be the easy part. Email your photos, logos, and text and our design team will create free layout proofs — with free revisions — for your committee or chain of approval to review. Once approved, standard production takes three weeks, with seven and fourteen business day rush service available.
We know deadlines are real. For the 1600 Vine building dedication in Hollywood, a real estate developer came to us at the last minute with an architectural rendering; the finished plaque was produced in seven days and unveiled on schedule before government officials and community leaders. Share your ceremony date with a free quote request and we will build the production schedule around it.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a building dedication plaque cost?
Small plaques run $218.40 to $697.00, medium plaques $764.40 to $1,461.00, and large plaques $1,310.40 to $4,844.00 depending on material and size.
Should we choose bronze or aluminum?
We recommend bronze for exterior installations because it holds up better to the elements. Aluminum costs less and is a good solution for interior plaques; both can include line-art, photos, and logos.
Can the plaque list our board members and project team?
Yes. Names and titles of trustees, directors, elected officials, architects, and contractors can be included on both photo-background and traditional cast bronze plaques.
Our dedication ceremony is only weeks away. Can you deliver in time?
Standard production is three weeks after proof approval, with seven and fourteen business day rush service available. One recent rush project was completed in seven days and delivered on time for the ceremony.
What image quality do you need for a building or historic photo?
We suggest high-resolution images around 300 dpi. Send over your images — including scans of historic photos — and we will review the quality before design begins.