Sports fans are fascinated with anything associated with their favorite teams. And among sports memorabilia, nothing inspires awe like a championship trophy, which represents the ultimate achievement. The trophies awarded for the World Series, the Super Bowl and the NBA Finals are recognized the world over as symbols of excellence. Likewise, the trophies that the entertainment industry awards to honor its best, such as the Oscar, the Grammy and the Emmy, have become world famous in their own right. This page spotlights famous trophies and examines their design and appeal to try to explain why they often achieve fame that rivals the superstars who win them. The content of this page is drawn from a series of articles in Recognition Review, the official magazine of the Awards and Recognition Association. For more information about Recognition Review, click here.