At Hit Trophy, we’ve spent years perfecting custom trophies, plaques, and personalized gifts that celebrate every kind of achievement. But this year, we asked ourselves: why should a trophy only look amazing when it can also smell incredible? Today we’re thrilled to unveil our brand-new Aroma Awards™ line — the first trophies ever infused with custom scents that match the victory they honor. Each award is still hand-crafted with the premium materials you expect from us, but now they come pre-loaded with signature fragrances. Simply rub the engraving plate and the scent releases, turning your shelf or desk into a multi-sensory celebration of success. We’re starting with six show-stopping designs pulled straight from our most popular trophies. Here’s a sneak peek at what’s launching this April:
BBQ Trophy featuring a Smoker Grill
The BBQ Trophy
Picture the ultimate backyard hero receiving this beauty. Our classic resin Offset Smoker Grill trophy sits proudly on a black base, fully personalized with your winner’s name and epic grilling feats. But the real magic? It’s infused with Hickory Smoke & Sweet BBQ Sauce. Rub the plate and your entire room fills with the unmistakable aroma of low-and-slow barbecue. Perfect for Father’s Day, grill masters, or anyone who rules the backyard pit. As our owner Abe Wyse states, “Finally, a trophy that smells like victory… and brisket.”
The Wrestling Statue Trophy
For the athletes who leave everything on the mat, we’ve scented our popular electroplated resin wrestler statue with Victory Sweat & Mat Burn. At 10 inches tall with a full engraving plate, this wrestling statue trophy captures the intensity of the sport — and now it smells like it too. Whether it’s for youth wrestling, high school champs, or the local club tournament, recipients will swear they can still hear the crowd cheering every time they catch a whiff. (We also offer female wrestling versions, except it we removed the angry testosterone scent and added aggressive estrogen pheromones.)
Chef Statue Trophy has been used for numerous cooking & baking competitions
Blue Wave Art Glass Award
Our elegant Blue Wave Art Glass Award just got an ocean upgrade. The mesmerizing swirls of deep blue glass mounted on a sleek black base (3″ x 8.5″) now carries Ocean Breeze & Salt Air. Rub the engraving plate and you’re instantly transported to the beach. Ideal for sailors, surfers, beach volleyball champs, or anyone whose victory feels like riding the perfect wave. It’s already one of our favorite new pieces — light, modern, and now refreshingly scented.
Tennessee Walker Statue
Horse lovers, this one’s for you. Our detailed 8.5″ Tennessee Walker Statue features a bronze-finished horse on a black base with plenty of room for engraving. We’ve infused it with Stable Fresh, Victory Hay & just a hint of manure that gives you an earthy scent of a champion barn. Whether it’s for equestrian events, 4-H winners, or trail-riding legends, this trophy smells exactly like the satisfaction of a perfect ride.
Chef Statue Trophy
Calling all kitchen superstars! Our popular Chef Statue Trophy is now scented with Garlic Butter & Fresh Herbs. The detailed resin chef figure stands ready to celebrate culinary triumphs, and one quick rub of the plate fills the air with that irresistible restaurant aroma. Perfect for cooking competitions, restaurant milestones, or that friend who always hosts the best dinner parties.
Our Blue Wave Art Glass Award standing 8.5″ tall & weighing over 5 lbs.
Captain’s Clock
We couldn’t resist adding our classic Captain’s Clock to the Aroma Awards lineup. We went with the Yacht Captain route for this one — scented with Fresh Sailcloth & Ocean Mist (because who wants a smelly pirate when you can have luxury at sea?). The elegant nautical clock looks stunning on any executive desk or mantel, and the subtle sea-breeze fragrance makes every glance at the time feel like a vacation. (Though we did prototype a pirate version with “Rum & Gunpowder”… maybe next year!)
While these six designs are stealing the show, our full Aroma Awards collection is much bigger. Be sure to check out the Firefighter Statue (now smelling like Smoldering Smoke & Siren Spice), the Clear Blue Rain Drop Glass Art Award (fresh rain after a spring storm), and the Glass Apple Award (fall air & fresh apples with a hint of cinnamon). Every single one is fully customizable with free engraving and arrives in our signature deluxe gift box.
Captain’s Clock BC73 includes free engraving & free shipping.
Owner Abe Wyse had this to say about the new line: “I’ve been in the trophy business for over 20 years, and I truly believe the Aroma Awards are going to change the industry forever. Recognition should be an experience, not just something you look at. When people walk into your office or home and get hit with that perfect victory scent, they’ll never forget the accomplishment — or who gave the award. It’s fun, it’s memorable, and it makes every presentation even more special.”
Ready to order your scented trophy? Head over to the brand-new Aroma Awards section on our site and pre-order before these limited-edition fragrances sell out. (Just kidding — supplies are unlimited… because this entire post is our 2026 April Fools’ prank!)
But here’s the real truth: while the scented trophies might be make-believe, our passion for creating meaningful, high-quality custom awards is 100% real. Whether you need classic trophies, beautiful plaques, or some personalized gifts that will be cherished for years, Hit Trophy has you covered — and we’ll engrave it with the same care and attention we’ve given since day one.
Thanks for playing along with us this April Fools’ Day! Tell us in the comments: which Aroma Award scent would you want on your trophy?— Abe Wyse & The Hit Trophy Team
If you enjoyed this April Fools’ article, then be sure to check out last year’s Invisible Trophy article before it disappears and don’t forget about 2024’s delicious Edible Gummy Bear Trophies article either!