Trophy



         


A trophy is the reward for a specific accomplishment. They are most often awarded with sporting events. These range from youth sports through professional level athletics. Often, the reward of the trophy is not simply in winning it; rather, those who win it cherish the legacy that also comes with the trophy.

However, there is a whole separate class of trophies. These trophies are obtained from recreational hunting. Certain animals, called game animals, are hunted for trophies from their bodies.

Some athletic trophies include:

The United States military also issues a type of trophie which are known as "non-portable decorations". This indicates that the trophie carries the status of a military award, but is not meant to be worn on a uniform but rather is presented for static display. Such military trophies include athletic excellence awards, unit excellence awards, and superior service awards presented annually to to the top service member of a command.





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