Easter Egg Hunt Trophy Ideas: Awards, Rosettes and Props
By Partyrama | Published: 2026-11-02
Category: Buying Guides
Choose Easter egg hunt prizes that fit the age group and budget: a small plastic trophy for kids, a keepsake rosette for adults, and simple props for photos.
Quick answer
For a kids' Easter egg hunt, buy one small plastic trophy per child or team and keep rosettes for adult helpers or a Mother's Day moment. A 13cm trophy such as the Easter Egg Hunt Trophy is cheap enough to give every winner, while a 15cm rosette like the Wonderful Mum Mother’s Day Pink Rosette works as a keepsake rather than a throwaway prize.
Why prize size and material should match the age group
Young children care about holding something bright and immediate, not about weight or engraving. A lightweight plastic trophy is easy for small hands to carry and less likely to break if it is dropped during the hunt. Older children and adults notice finish and presentation, so a rosette with a metal pin and polyester ribbon reads as a more formal award.
The trade-off is durability versus ceremony. Plastic trophies are inexpensive enough to buy in multiples, but they will not last as a long-term keepsake. Rosettes feel more special, yet they cost more per person and are less practical for a large group of toddlers.
When a Mother's Day rosette belongs in an Easter party
Easter and Mother's Day often fall close together, and some families combine the two events. If your Easter gathering doubles as a Mother's Day celebration, a rosette gives you a ready-made moment without adding a separate gift. Keep the two purposes separate in your planning: the egg hunt trophy rewards the children who find eggs, while the rosette recognises a parent or grandparent.
If your event is purely an egg hunt for children, skip the rosette and put the budget into more trophies or small props. Buying an award that does not fit the occasion creates clutter, not a better party.
Props versus awards: what actually needs to be handed out
A prop is something participants wear or hold for photos; an award is something they take home as a result. Mixing the two leads to confusion at the end of the hunt, when children expect a prize and instead receive a photo accessory. Decide before the party which items are giveaways and which are shared props that stay with you.
Props can be reused across events, so they suit families who host often. Awards are single-use by nature, which makes per-child cost the deciding factor when you are buying for a class or a large group.
Decision rules for Easter party awards
- If the hunt is for children under six: Choose a lightweight plastic trophy for each child and avoid rosettes, which are harder for small hands to pin and less exciting to a young winner. Count children, not teams, when the goal is that nobody goes home empty-handed.
- If the hunt is for mixed ages: Give the plastic trophy to the youngest participants and reserve the rosette for an adult helper or a parent being celebrated, so the two awards do not compete.
- If the event doubles as a Mother's Day celebration: Buy one rosette per honouree and present it separately from the egg hunt results, so the children's prizes stay the focus of the hunt.
- If you are buying for a large group on a tight budget: Price the trophy per child first, then add props only if money remains; a single rosette is a poor substitute for enough trophies to go around.
Product facts
- Easter Egg Hunt Trophy 13cm: Measures approximately 13cm x 7cm and is made of plastic. The small size and low weight suit children's hands, and the plastic build keeps the per-child cost low enough to award every participant.
Easter Egg Hunt Trophy 13cm - Wonderful Mum Mother’s Day Pink Rosette 15cm: A 15cm pink rosette with a metal, plastic and polyester construction and a message celebrating Mum. It works as a keepsake for an adult recipient rather than a child's prize, so reserve it for a parent, helper or Mother's Day moment.
Wonderful Mum Mother’s Day Pink Rosette 15cm
Who these awards suit
Best for
- Families hosting an Easter egg hunt for children who want a prize for every participant
- Party planners combining an Easter gathering with a Mother's Day thank-you
Not for
- Buyers who need engraved or metal trophies for a formal sports or school awards ceremony
- Events where every guest expects a substantial keepsake gift rather than a small party prize
