Can I See a Digital Proof Before Awards Are Produced?
Yes. Flawless Awards provides a production-ready digital artwork proof and requires your written approval before production begins.
Yes. Flawless Awards sends a production-ready digital artwork proof for your review, and no awards are produced until you provide written approval. Most initial proofs are returned within 24–48 business hours after the artwork team receives the required logo, text and personalization information.
What the digital proof shows
Your proof shows the applicable award layout, logo placement and text. It also represents the planned branding method and, when applicable, the placement of color fill or accents.
For custom color matching, exact PMS or Pantone matching is frequently possible but must be reviewed and confirmed for the specific project. Stock palette colors may come close to a brand color without matching it exactly.
What to submit for proofing
Send your logo, award text and complete personalization information. Vector logo files in AI or EPS format are preferred because they help preserve accuracy and thin-line detail.
Recipient names should be supplied in Excel or CSV format. This minimizes transcription errors, improves proofing accuracy and can reduce approval time.
How long the proofing process takes
Most initial artwork proofs are returned within 24–48 business hours after all required art information is received. This is the typical timing for the first proof—not a fixed duration for the complete proofing cycle.
The full cycle depends on file readiness, project requirements, revisions and approval speed. Weekends are not counted as standard business days.
Changes and written approval
You can review the proof and request changes before signing off. Production begins only after Flawless receives your written approval of the final production-ready proof.
Artwork approval is also the trigger for the production schedule. Because approval delays can affect the required in-hands date, route the proof to all internal decision-makers promptly.
Frequently asked questions
Do both catalog and custom awards receive a digital proof?
Yes. Flawless uses a proof-first workflow for both catalog and custom projects, with written approval required before production.
How quickly will I receive my first artwork proof?
Most initial proofs are returned within 24–48 business hours after Flawless receives the required artwork and personalization information. The complete proofing cycle varies based on revisions and approval speed.
Can I request changes to the proof?
Yes. You can request changes before providing final written approval. A fixed number of included revision rounds has not been confirmed.
Does production start when I receive the proof?
No. Production starts only after you approve the final production-ready proof in writing.
Should I send recipient names in a spreadsheet?
Yes. Excel or CSV format is preferred because it reduces transcription risk and helps the artwork team prepare accurate personalization layouts.
Can the proof confirm an exact brand color?
Color application and placement can be represented in the proof. Exact PMS or Pantone matching is frequently possible for custom orders, but availability and whether the match meets your needs must be confirmed for the specific project before production.