Lapel pins are used as symbols of achievement and belonging to different
organizations. Fraternities and sororities use lapel pins as the primary
symbol for their organizations. Members wear the pins to meetings and
special events to show their belonging to the organization. Lapel pins from
the organization are often collected by members and non-members alike.
Businesses also use lapel pins to designate achievement and membership.
Lapel pins are a common element of employee recognition programs, and they
are presented to individuals as a symbol of an accomplishment. Like
fraternity and sorority pins, these lapel pins instill a sense of belonging
to an elite group of performers at the organization. Businesses also award lapel pins to employees more frequently to boost employee morale, productivity and employee engagement.
In recent years, pin collecting has also become a popular hobby for group organization, youth sports such as baseball, softball, soccer and volleyball and is known as trading pins.
