Category: Association Anniversaries

A 100th Anniversary to Celebrate – Reflecting Back to 1921 and a Century of History

As 2021 draws to a close, do you know what was happening in 1921? Fun facts:

– The post office pilots flew mail from San Francisco to New York in a new record time – 33 hours and 20 minutes!

• – Ford Motor Co. produced about 55% of US automobiles.

– And 8 million women were working, with about 87% in teaching and secretarial work.

At One Of A Kind, we help companies highlight their anniversaries and celebrate their stories with 3-dimensional commemorative. Part of the creation process requires extensive research on the history of the company, which makes us naturally curious about the circumstances surrounding the formation of these organizations.
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5 Favorite Flicks: A One A Of Kind Summer Series

This summer were highlighting our 5 favorite flicks: 5 videos to showcase the 3-dimensionality of One Of A Kind collages. So grab your popcorn, sit back, and prepare to be “Wowed!”

Lincoln Electric 125th Anniversary

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National Association of Elementary School Principals 100th Anniversary Art – An Education in Itself!

The National Association of Elementary School Principals is celebrating 100 years of supporting and advocating for elementary and middle level principals in their commitment for all children. To commemorate this major milestone, NAESP’s team collaborated with Lawrence Romorini to create One Of A Kind 3-dimensional art that tells their centennial story in a unique, meaningful way. The anniversary art was unveiled July 8th at NAESP’s annual conference in Chicago, along with the launch of an interactive website feature with descriptive key to share their story nationwide.
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National Fire Protection Association Anniversary – Celebrating 125 Years of Safety

The National Fire Protection Association is celebrating its 125th anniversary! Born out of need for a single fire sprinkler standard in 1896, the NFPA is now the leading information and knowledge resource on fire, electrical and related hazards. To commemorate their rich and fascinating history, NFPA worked with artist Lawrence Romorini to create One Of A Kind 3-dimensional anniversary art, along with an interactive website feature and descriptive key to share their story globally.
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A Salute to Flag Day

As Flag Day is celebrated June 14, we remember how important the U.S. flag has been to many of our One Of A Kind recipients. And what a beautiful creation it is, offering a flowing, meaningful design element for Artist Lawrence Romorini to incorporate into his One Of A Kind 3-dimensional collages.

Congressman Jack Kemp’s 3-dimensional commemorative collage was the very first to include actual flags to symbolize his strong patriotism and service to his country. Over 25 years later, Jack Kemp’s tribute remains an all-time favorite for many who view samples of One Of A Kind artwork. (more…)

5 Reasons Every Company Anniversary Can Be The Big One!

Do you know your company’s founding date? Perhaps you don’t have a 50th or 100th anniversary on the horizon. But do the math—and any anniversary ending in a zero or five is an opportunity to maximize! Besides a good excuse to party, here are the reasons why:

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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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NDTA Commemorative Art Celebrates 75 Years of Moving Forward Together

National Defense Transportation Association unveiled 75th anniversary 3-dimensional commemorative art at their GovTravels 2019 Conference, celebrating the success of NDTA’s strong military, government and industry partnership since 1944.

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One Of A Kind Art Highlights ASRM 75th Anniversary

The American Society for Reproductive Medicine just unveiled One Of A Kind 3-dimensional commemorative art at their Annual Meeting in Philadelphia in celebration of their 75th anniversary.

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Oklahoma Hospital Association Celebrates 100 Years as the Unified Voice of Oklahoma Hospitals

Oklahoma Hospital Association 100th Anniversary at the Oklahoma History Center on May 21, 2019 in Oklahoma City, Okla. Photo by Steve Sisney.

Oklahoma Hospital Association recently unveiled 3-dimensional commemorative art at the Oklahoma History Center in Oklahoma City, OK, to highlight their centennial celebration. (more…)