The trophies feature flowing metal figures, which showcase
the three categories in triathlon. These perfectly represent the movement
involved in the sport, and each is plated with gold,
silver, and bronze. The figures rest on a wooden base for the female division
and on a metal base for the male division.
And since this year’s ironman shall be held in Mactan
Shangri-La on August 4, it is fitting to showcase the artistry of these
world-class Cebuanos through these commemorative prizes.
“When Kenneth was tapped to design the trophies, his obvious
choice as the manufacturer of the trophies was us, since are known not just in
Cebu but nationwide to be the leader in the metal crafts industry,” says Sales
& Marketing Director Gia Suarez.
It is interesting to note that Suarez and Son also made the
trophies for the Ironman competition last year as well.
A Legacy as Strong as
Iron
Stronger than the physique of these Ironman athletes is the
legacy behind Suarez and Son. The superior metal craftsmanship of the company
has a long history dating back to 1953.
“Our father started this engraving and stamping business 60
years ago. He made the Suarez name synonymous
nationwide with quality emblematic jewelry and metal crafts because of his
passion for perfection, a keen eye for detail, good taste and entrepreneurial
spirit. He has inspired us to continue
his legacy for many more generations to come,” says Rafael Suarez.
Today, after the evolution of technology in the field of
metal crafts, Suarez and Son continue to stay true to its tradition of
excellence in quality and artistry. This dedication has upheld their reputation
as the top supplier of commemorative school and corporate rings, trophies,
emblems, plaques, and other metal crafts all over the country. Students from
all over the Philippines treasure their college memorabilia created by Suarez
and Son.
Included in their long list of projects are Coca-cola’s
commemorative pins and bottle markers for its 100th anniversary,
Avon’s brass miniature liberty bells to mark its centennial anniversary, a pure
gold medallion for the King of Thailand, the medals for the 1995 and 2005
Southeast Asian Games, and the commemorative Pedro Calungsod coins, which were
brought to the pope for the saint’s canonization.
According to Suarez, the secret behind their continued
success is the passion for outstanding workmanship that drives all stakeholders
of the company.
“It is important to have workers who are not just highly
trained but who also enjoy what they are doing and take pride in being part of
a team that manufactures world class metal products. Once you have workers with
this training and mindset, it is easy for us make sure that quality is
maintained through quality control procedures in every department,” says Gia
Suarez.
Now on its 60th year, Suarez and Son has placed
its commitment and legacy of metal craftsmanship in the making of the Cobra
Ironman 70.3 trophies. And just as how each of their clients still hold their
Suarez-made memorabilia in their respective homes, the winners of this
triathlon shall surely have these trophies to always remember this significant
victory.
