RISCA Challenge Coins

Custom-commissioned art and awards. 25+ years of award-winning art pieces for corporate gifts, commemorative awards, and personal commissions.
Rhode Island State Council on the Arts (RISCA) is an advocacy and grantmaking organization that has been championing the state’s arts and artists since 1967. When it embarked on an outreach trade collaboration with Japan, RISCA commissioned Ahlers Designs to design custom challenge coins honoring their trade partners while instilling a sense of pride and ceremony in the momentous occasion. … Read More

Atlantic States Marine Fisheries’ Commission – Lapel Pin

The seat of Commissioners for the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission was formed in 1942 by the 15 member states for which the ASMFC represents. These states recognized that they would accomplish more working as a unified team with a collective mission–to protect and manage marine fisheries along the Atlantic seaboard.   As a tribute to their years of dedicated … Read More

Teknor Apex

Gail Ahlers has added innovation and creativity to our recognition programs here at Teknor Apex. We have worked with her for many years and know her to be able to add the unusual element we are looking for while still making the items on time and in a professional manner. She is a unique blend of artist-business person that does … Read More

Weisman Art Museum

In 1999, The University of Minnesota launched a capital campaign for the expansion of its Frederick R. Weisman Art Museum. A new wing, the University Gateway, was slated for construction in order to increase the dramatically designed gallery space. It now boasts many works from the bequeathed estate of modern artist Charles Biederman, as well as those from other 20th … Read More

Pocket Charm – Love Angel

Our lives are patchworks of triumphant and challenging moments.  Honor this ebb and flow with unique pocket angel charms. Spreading joy, care, and humanity, our lightweight, American-made set of 3 pocket angel charms are wonderful tokens that comfort the heart. These pocket tokens are hand cast in reclaimed pewter, boasting beautiful angel imagery and the inspiring phrases Progress Not Perfection, … Read More

Annie’s Homegrown

Annie’s Homegrown, Inc. is an organic food company widely loved for its delicious products and adorable bunny mascot. In 2013, it selected Chelten House Productions as its The Green Bernie Award recipient—an honor given in recognition of a vendor’s high level of sustainability. San Francisco-based Ella Prints commissioned Ahlers Designs (on behalf of Annie’s) to design an appreciation art piece … Read More

Leaf Sculpture

Ahlers Designs has become a sought-after studio because we blend stunning fine art with business savvy to deliver your company’s unique message, but we don’t stop there. Private commissions are a wonderful way to honor a special person in your life and spread joy, and Gail Ahlers will get to know your tastes and unique artistic vision so she may … Read More

Gurnet Consulting

Gurnet Consulting is a New England-based consulting agency specializing in project management solutions. As an employee-owned and operated company, it prioritizes a vibrant corporate culture understands how essential it is to workplace productivity. When Ahlers Designs was commissioned by Gurnet to custom design its quarterly 4R Awards, the agency emphasized the importance of a sculptural piece that celebrates both its … Read More

The Pawtucket Foundation Cherry Blossom

The Pawtucket Foundation of Pawtucket, RI, is the central advocate for the business and nonprofit organizations of this historic city. Each spring, the Foundation holds its Annual Awards celebration in recognition of individuals and organizations significantly shaping the city’s success. Ahlers Designs has designed several awards in celebration of the Pawtucket Foundation annual awards event. The Gear Sculpture was presented … Read More

Pocket Angel Charms

A special gift shines with sensitivity and grace, and our pocket angel charms spread that joy to the people that matter most.  Unique, lightweight, and proudly made in America, sets of 6 pocket angel charms provide inspiration and profound comfort. They make thoughtful gifts for hobby clubs, therapy groups, faith-based groups, and any other community that makes a world of … Read More