UNIVERSITY TROPHIES 55 YEAR ANNIVERSARY OPEN HOUSE!

Photo and story by John Grossi

2nd Generation Owner, Shawn Fitzpatrick

After 55 years of helping provide recognition for OTHER people, it’s time for University Trophies to be celebrated as a pillar of the 908 community. This August 1st from 10am-12pm, the community is invited to join in an Open House Anniversary Celebration! The one University Trophies would have thrown almost five years ago to celebrate 50 years in business... before it had to be cancelled due to the pandemic.

Owner Shawn Fitzpatrick has carried on his late parents’ legacy for the past two decades. He has not only continued their passion for supplying the community with trophies and awards but expanded its impact by investing in machinery and a bigger showroom, offering personalized engravings and gifts on almost any promotional service you can imagine.

As a true small business owner, Shawn is in his shop every day taking care of customers with reliable pricing, delivery times, and quality hands-on service. Serving a client list that ranges from every local school and sports league, to countless local businesses, corporate gift givers, families and fantasy football leagues; University Trophies makes its mark on thousands of celebrations each year.  

The Celebration

In addition to light refreshments and some pomp and circumstance from city officials, the entire shop will be open for touring, including the backroom boasting state-of-the-art engraving machines. 

Those who show up are in for a treat! Everyone will receive a free, personalized engraved gift and can watch it being made right before their eyes. Bring your kids to check out the impressive and awe-inspiring machines at work.

Whether you’re a longtime customer paying respects or someone looking to learn more about a meaningful community business all while touring an impressive showroom and local factory, Shawn hopes you can stop by and be a part of the milestone moment  August 1st! Located at 4221 E. Willow St, 90815.

https://www.universitytrophies.com/