Year Service Award STAR Lapel Pin - Gold & Silver Plated Recognition

In this review the PinMart Year Service Award STAR lapel pin is evaluated as a simple, low-cost way to mark employee or volunteer milestones. The bottom line: it is best for organizations that need a consistent, professional-looking token to hand out year after year, because the dual plated metal and sandblasted background give the pin a solid, high-quality appearance that reads well on a uniform or lanyard. The review highlights durability, attachment security, and the range of years available as the single biggest reasons to buy.

Key Features

• Years available: Offered for 1 through 30 years so managers can match recognition precisely to long service milestones.
• Dual plated metal: Die struck from jeweler's metal with gold and silver plating and a sandblasted background for a refined, professional look.
• Secure clutch backs: Uses a butterfly or military clutch with an anti-spin spur so the pin fastens securely to garments, hats, lanyards, or bags.
• Single or bulk options: Supplied poly bagged as individual items and also available bulk packed to suit office purchasing or event distribution.
• Compact size: At roughly 7/8 in the face, the pin is discrete and suitable as a lapel or hat pin without overwhelming clothing.

Who It's For

These service pins are aimed at HR teams, nonprofit coordinators, school administrators, and small businesses who want a uniform, repeatable way to acknowledge employee or volunteer tenure. Organizations that provide regular annual recognition will appreciate the full range from 1 to 30 years and the professional metal finish.

Those who need a larger, more conspicuous emblem or want a highly personalized design with larger artwork should look elsewhere; this pin is deliberately small and subtle, intended as a token rather than a statement piece.

Pros & Cons

Pros

• Attractive dual plated finish gives a premium look without a high price.
• Secure clutch back with anti-spin spur keeps the pin in place on different fabrics and accessories.
• Wide year selection (1-30) covers almost any tenure recognition program.
• Available single or bulk to suit one-off gifts or group purchases.

Cons

• The pin is quite small, about 7/8 in, which some recipients may find too tiny.

Specifications

Our Verdict

The PinMart Year Service Award STAR lapel pin is a practical, well-made choice for organizations that want a consistent, tasteful recognition token. Its dual plating and secure clutch make it durable and presentable, and the availability from 1 to 30 years makes it flexible for programs of any size. Pick this pin when you need affordable, professional-looking service awards rather than large or heavily customized badges.

Frequently Asked Questions

What sizes are these pins?
The pins measure about 7/8 in across the face.

How is the pin attached?
Each pin uses a butterfly or military clutch back with an anti-spin spur for secure attachment.

Can these be bought in bulk?
Yes, pins are available individually poly bagged or bulk packed for larger orders.