American Welding Society Sparkles with “100” Commemorative Art!

 

American Welding Society just unveiled One Of A Kind 3-dimensional art at their Miami, Florida headquarters to celebrate their 100th anniversary story. AWS is a nonprofit organization with a global mission to advance the science, technology and application of welding and allied joining and cutting processes. Until we were deep into research on the history of welding, did we appreciate the essential role of welding in everyday life? From bridges, cars, high-rise buildings, to pipelines, highways, airplanes, gates and small kitchen appliances, welding technology can be seen virtually everywhere.  AWS wanted to reflect not only a century of history, but also the profession’s importance—past, present and future.

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2018-2019: Looking Back and Looking Forward!

It’s January! That might be a synonym for nostalgia, resolutions, and fresh starts. It’s also the month of Janus, who famously looks forward and backward. In true Janus style, we’re reflecting on 2018 with in One Of A Kind fashion. Some of our memories include:

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Comemmorating Dr. David J. Bailey’s One Of A Kind Career and “An Era of Accomplishment” for Nemours Children’s Health System

Dr. David J. Bailey announced his retirement earlier this year after a life of dedication to children’s health. He was a practicing pediatrician for 40 years, including 21 years with the internationally-recognized Nemours Foundation, also known as Nemours Children’s Health System, and thirteen years as President and CEO.

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Five A’s for Association Anniversary Planning

If your organization is nearing a big milestone, such as a 25th, 50th, 75th, or 100th anniversary, planning for a large-scale celebration can be daunting. You want to hit all of the right notes and make sure to recognize the invaluable contributions of leaders and volunteer members. You also want to take the opportunity to communicate the strides your association has made in your industry and put a forward-spin on the celebration, looking to the future.

To make your celebration a success, pay attention to these Five A’s that will make your celebration truly memorable. (more…)

American National Standards Institute Unveils Centennial Artwork: 100 Years of Collaborative Standardization Solutions for a Strong Nation and Safer World

Washington, DC, May 15  – The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) highlighted their 100th anniversary celebration at Union Station, Washington, D.C., last Tuesday, May 8 by unveiling One Of A Kind 3-dimensional commemorative art to showcase the organization’s rich history, mission, leaders, accomplishments and services since 1918. (more…)

Society of Critical Care Medicine Honors Outgoing President

Society of Critical Care Medicine just presented a One Of A Kind tribute to their outgoing yearly President at their Annual Congress, held in San Antonio, Texas. SCCM, The Intensive Care Professionals, is the largest non-profit medical organization dedicated to promoting excellence and consistency in the practice of critical care. President Ruth Kleinpell is the third nurse in SCCM’s 50-year history to attain leadership of the organization. (more…)

Happy 80th Birthday to Nike Founder Phil Knight!

Presented in conjunction with the March Madness Final Four last weekend, our latest One Of A Kind 3-dimensional art commemorates Nike Founder Phil Knight’s one-of-a-kind story. A behind the scenes tour in September through Nike’s Portland headquarters and the brainstorming meetings were invaluable inspiration for the creation of this special gift. (more…)

What Makes a Company Anniversary Memorable? The 5 P’s!

Your company’s anniversary is on the radar—but too far out to be concerned?  Or it’s in 6 months? Suddenly you need to move ahead. What’s the plan?

There are “5 P’s” that can make your celebration a memorable success. After helping hundreds of companies celebrate major milestones with One Of A Kind 3-dimensional commemorative art, we are always impressed by the same five best practices that maximize an anniversary’s success. (more…)

Indiana: A One Of A Kind State!

One of a Kind Art Studio is pleased to have three-dimensional commemorative art in 41 of our 50 states.  Indiana, however, is a standout in the number, diversity, creativity of 3D collages on display in lobbies and private collections. There may be a One Of A Kind piece of art right in your backyard. Come take a tour! (more…)

International Women’s Day 2018

International Women’s Day 2018 is especially timely to celebrate women’s achievements throughout history and across nations. This year’s campaign theme, #PressforProgress, builds on global momentum towards gender parity: https://www.internationalwomensday.com/Theme

It’s amazing that IWD was first observed by New York City in 1909. After women gained suffrage in Soviet Russia in 1917, March 8 become a national holiday there. It was adopted in 1975 by the United Nations.

Today we salute One Of A Kind women who have embodied dynamic leadership, succeeding to achieve gender equality in their professions. (more…)