Business Details
28 Years
experience
Custom Awards & Corporate Gifts in Richmond, VA
C Forbes has been a trusted provider of custom awards, recognition items, and corporate gifts since 1998. Our commitment to quality, creativity, and integrity drives every project, from challenge coins to commemorative keepsakes. Our in-house team collaborates closely with clients to transform ideas into tangible symbols of appreciation. We serve diverse clientele ranging from PTAs to U.S. Presidents, offering personalized consultations and end-to-end project management. Our expertise in repurposed materials and custom design sets us apart in the industry.With decades of combined experience, our team ensures meticulous attention to detail at every production stage. We maintain direct client communication throughout the process, from initial concept to final delivery. Our nationwide service includes specialized fulfillment options and on-site delivery when required. We prioritize client confidentiality and maintain strict quality control across all suppliers and partners. Our legacy of excellence continues through innovative design solutions and dedicated customer service.
Services
Challenge Coins
Custom Awards
Corporate Gifts
Commemorative Items
Custom Framing
Details
- Year established: 1998
Highlights and features
- We offer 25+ years of experience in custom award design since 1998
- Our in-house art team ensures rapid design revisions and quality control
- We provide end-to-end project management from concept to delivery
- Our team maintains direct client communication throughout production
- We serve clients from local organizations to presidential administrations
Services
Challenge Coins
Custom challenge coins serve as tangible symbols of achievement and affiliation. Our design team creates detailed, durable coins for military units, corporate teams, and special events. Clients receive multiple design iterations before final production.
Custom Awards
We craft personalized awards for employee recognition, anniversaries, and special achievements. Our process includes material selection, engraving options, and multi-component assembly for comprehensive recognition solutions.
Corporate Gifts
Custom corporate gifting solutions help businesses strengthen client relationships and internal morale. We develop branded merchandise and executive gifts tailored to specific industries and company cultures.
Commemorative Items
Our commemorative products honor significant events and milestones. This includes military memorabilia, organizational anniversaries, and historical reproductions using authentic materials and precise historical references.
Custom Framing
We create specialized display solutions for memorabilia preservation. Our framing services incorporate multiple elements like medals, photographs, and documents into cohesive presentation pieces for personal and institutional clients.
People
Chip Forbes
Founder / President Emeritas
Founded C Forbes in 1998 after graduating from Virginia Tech. Combines outdoor enthusiasm with business leadership, maintaining active involvement in company operations.
Sharon Forbes
President
Co-founder with primary responsibility for customer experience and human resources. Has shaped company culture since its inception in 1998 through administrative leadership.
Sam Forbes
VP Sales / Operations
Manages daily operations and project management as lead sales executive. Brings Hampden-Sydney College education to strategic business development and client relations.
Jason Fuller
Art / Design Lead
U.S. Army veteran leading in-house design team with University of North Alabama background. Oversees all artistic elements for client projects from Tuscumbia, AL.
Rick Goodman
Project Manager
35-year Army combat veteran managing project details with Florida Bible College education. Ensures quality control and customer satisfaction across all deliverables.
Questions
What types of custom awards do you create?
We create challenge coins, commemorative medals, executive recognition awards, and multi-component presentation sets for corporate, military, and civic organizations.
Can you match specific design requirements?
Our in-house art department provides unlimited design revisions with rapid turnaround to ensure complete client satisfaction before production begins.
What materials do you work with?
We use traditional metals for coins and medals, plus specialty materials including repurposed historical artifacts, wood, and acrylic for custom presentation pieces.
How long does production take?
Standard projects complete in 4-6 weeks depending on complexity. Expedited options available for time-sensitive requirements with prior consultation.
Do you serve international clients?
While primarily serving US clients, we have experience with international projects including special handling for overseas deliveries and customs documentation.
