HARMAN CEO Retirement Gift

HARMAN recently presented a One Of A Kind CEO retirement gift to their amazing leader, Dinesh Paliwal. HARMAN is a global leader in connected car technology, lifestyle audio innovations, design analytics, cloud services and IoT solutions. This tribute honors Mr. Paliwal and the company’s impressive global growth and accomplishments over the past decade. It also reflects the way HARMAN’s brands have changed the way people experience entertainment and information–at home, in cars, and at concert venues.
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What Makes a Company 100th Anniversary Memorable? The 5 P’s!

Your company’s centennial 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 anniversaries 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:

Plan     Promote     Party     Praise     Preserve

If you’re looking for professional help with your anniversary planning, consider contacting One Of A Kind Art Studio to provide suggestions.

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IAPMO Honors CEO for 25 Years of Dynamic Leadership

In early December, IAPMO presented their outgoing CEO, Russ Chaney, with a One Of A Kind retirement gift to commemorate his 25 years of leadership advancing the plumbing industry worldwide. Though a masked retirement event with a virtual audience, the presentation was still a great success!

The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officers, or IAPMO, is a leader in codes and standards development related to plumbing, mechanical, swimming pool, and solar energy. To represent the industrial aspect of the plumbing profession, included in the art are various size pipes, PVC, and aluminum. Other 3D items include a plumber’s wrench, faucet handle, pipe clamp, shut off valve, film strip, and miniature American Airlines plane.
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30th Anniversary of Oprah’s Artwork

December 1, 1990—we remember it well! Lawrence and I travelled to Chicago with Oprah Winfrey’s surprise Christmas gift from KingWorld Productions. Commissioned by Oprah’s longtime syndicator, this One Of A Kind 3-dimensional art commemorated Oprah’s life story.

The art was unveiled between the tapings of two shows, with KingWorld’s founders Michael and Roger King flying in from LA and New York for the presentation.

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Lincoln Electric-“The Welding Experts”-Unveils 125th Anniversary Art

Lincoln Electric Anniversary Art from One Of A Kind Art Studio on Vimeo.

Lincoln Electric’s 125th anniversary art contains over 200 miniaturized photos, publications, miniature products, 3D items and memorabilia to communicate Lincoln Electric’s heritage. Lincoln Electric’s CEO unveiled their lobby art in their Cleveland, Ohio headquarters at a virtual celebration, viewed on their internal website throughout the world.

An interactive digital feature with descriptive key on their website share their story globally, with all 59 manufacturing locations gaining access. Explore the interactive and click on any item for an identification of the image.

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100th Anniversary Art Debuts with Digital Worldwide Access

Reliable Automatic Sprinkler Centennial Art

Reliable Automatic Sprinkler, a leading American manufacturer & distributor of fire protection equipment, collaborated with artist Lawrence Romorini, founder of One Of A Kind Art Studio, to create commemorative 3-dimensional art for their Centennial in 2020.

Employees, customers and vendors around the globe are getting a sneak peek at the art—which has not yet been unveiled—through an interactive feature just launched on their website.

Reliable’s 3-Dimensional Centennial Artwork can be seen in person later this year when it is installed in their Liberty, S.C., Manufacturing Headquarter lobby. Although they couldn’t have the large celebration initially planned due to COVID, thanks to this unique web feature, Reliable is still able to share their fascinating story on the 100th anniversary to highlight this milestone.

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Back to School in 2020: Creativity in the New Normal!

September and School go together, this year presenting new unimaginable obstacles for administration, faculty, staff. Our thoughts are with schools and colleges we’ve worked with as they adjust to the new normal–revamping curriculum and procedures to welcome students back to a safe and supportive learning environment. Their creativity and perseverance are inspiring!

University of St. ­Francis recently called their centennial art “The Perfect History Lesson.” As we salute the academic heroes who keep our schools and colleges operating, the following One Of A Kind collages offer history lessons that can educate and encourage through the most challenging times.

From all of us at One Of A Kind, best wishes on this memorable school year.

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Unique Ideas for a 100th Anniversary

If your company is coming up on a centennial, you may be wondering how (or even why) to plan a celebration in these difficult times. Good questions!

Despite the challenges, now is a unique opportunity to mark this one-of-a-kind occasion. Consider these creative approaches that 100-year old companies have used to transform their One Of A Kind 3-dimensional art into a global communication piece and lasting legacy:

• • Reflect on your company’s longevity and resiliency with a visual 100-year perspective.
• • Express gratitude to heroes, past and present
  • • • Communicate a vision for the future, based on a solid foundation
    • • Offer encouragement to employees and customers
    • • Maintain your brand’s media presence

While parties and galas may be uncertain, our clients share their stories through interactive website features with descriptive key. poster reproductions, commemorative brochures, personalized contemporary awards. Invite the world by hosting a virtual celebration, including a live broadcast of your One Of A Kind collage unveiling!

Intrigued? Here are a few examples of One Of A Kind 100^th anniversary art that may inspire ideas. To learn more, call us for a free consultation: 301.495.3361 x 102.

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Goodbye with Style: 3 Tips for the Perfect CEO Retirement Gift

Whether it’s your company’s founder or a dynamic CEO, the retirement of a visionary senior leader can be a bittersweet time in a corporate life. And the responsibility of choosing the most appropriate executive retirement gift for the occasion is especially challenging.

After collaborating with hundreds of companies, hospitals and organizations to honor CEO’s, here are 3 Tips to ensure your retirement gift gets a 5 Stars—“Fantastic!”

Go Beyond the Expected     Celebrate the Story     Open the Door

If you’re looking for professional help to honor a distinguished executive, consider contacting One Of A Kind Art Studio to provide suggestions.
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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. Looking for anniversary ideas?

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:

Plan   Promote   Party   Praise   Preserve

If you’re looking for professional help with your anniversary planning, consider contacting One Of A Kind Art Studio to provide suggestions.

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