Rewards are always given for specific achievement as they serve as recognition or evidence of merit. Depending on the event or occasion for which the award is given, custom trophies and awards are usually given for sporting events. Custom trophies and awards may take the shape of two-handled cups, mugs, a tennis player, a soccer ball, or statues of people, animals or other objects that best represent the event. Traditionally, trophies are made with metal figures, wood bases and wood columns but recent innovations allow for marble bases and plastic figures.