Use a Utility Hook. It is designed to engage the teeth of a sawtooth or the lip of a routed slot so the frame sits level and does not wobble. On a picture hanging system, the Utility Hook attaches to your vertical support and the sawtooth simply rests on the hook ledge.
Why a Utility Hook is ...
The best hook depends on the type of slot cut into the back of the plaque. Many award plaques use either a horizontal slot (a long routed channel) or a vertical/keyhole slot (a narrow slot that drops onto a screw head). Use the matching hook below for a stable, level hang on a rail system. ...