Pocket Charm – Recovery Angel

The pocket (angel) Token, as we know it today, has a long and colorful history of origin. Making its first appearance in the 14th century, the angel coin, or “angel-noble” became a nobleman’s talisman, considered powerful magic to guard and protect the bearer. It was also prized as a restorative amulet for health and well-being. Standard selection: Guardian Angel, Hope, … Read More

AIPSO Project

AIPSO is a national organization that serves the automobile insurance industry by responding to the needs of various residual market groups. Working in partnership with these groups, AIPSO plays an important role in making automobile insurance available to many who are unable to purchase in the elective market. AIPSO employs nearly 330 employees, and they value and listen to their people, … Read More

New Directions

New Directions is a national organization based in Boston, MA, which specializes in assisting executive-level and professional clients as they navigate career transitions. Focusing on personal assessments and life goals, it provides each client with unparalleled individualized coaching and planning. New Directions commissioned Ahlers Designs to create a timeless, tasteful gift for its clients—an unforgettable token celebrating life’s voyages and … Read More

Cranston, Key to the City –Miss USA

This Custom Pewter Ceremonial Key was Made in Rhode Island and cast from reclaimed pewter. The Key to the City or Freedom to the City ceremonies is generally bestowed upon honored guests, visiting dignitaries, or persons of distinction. The observance and ritual of presenting Ceremonial Keys may be traced back to medieval history, when cities were fortified by stone ramparts … Read More

Pawtucket Red Sox Baseball

Musical luminaries Bob Dylan, John Mellencamp, and Willie Nelson toured the United States together and played concerts at ballparks in 2009, and Pawtucket, RI’s famed McCoy Stadium, home of the Pawtucket Red Sox, had the honor of presenting the concert to adoring New England fans. To commemorate an event as exciting and singular as this, The City of Pawtucket and … Read More

Challenge Coins: National Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce

The National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC) advocates on behalf of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT)-owned businesses. The organization initiated the United States’ first government-certified LGBT trade mission in 2012 by traveling to Bogotá, Colombia—one of the largest importers of U.S. goods. The mission involved exploring export opportunities between North American-based LGBT suppliers and Colombia, as well … Read More

Women’s Business Enterprise National Council

In Celebration of Women in Business Artist, Gail Ahlers initiated a crowd-funded campaign to honor and give thanks to the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council. Founded in 1997, Women’s Business Enterprise National Council has provided an invaluable network of entrepreneurial women. Thank you Women’s Business Enterprise National Council … By uniting us, you make us stronger, and through your advocacy, … Read More

Women’s Business Development Center

Custom-commissioned art and awards. 25+ years of award-winning art pieces for corporate gifts, commemorative awards, and personal commissions.
The Women’s Business Development Center (WBDC) in Chicago, IL, is a nonprofit service organization and stalwart supporter of women’s business ownership since 1986. It is also a Regional Partner Organization of Women’s Business Enterprise National Council, which commissioned Ahlers Designs to create sculptural artworks in honor of WBDC co-founders and co-presidents Carol Dougal and Hedy Ratner. With the innovative leadership … Read More

New England Women in Energy and the Environment

Cambridge, MA-based New England Women in Energy and the Environment (NEWIEE) is a member service organization that advances public interest in the energy and environment sectors and champions innovative female leaders. In celebration of its 1st NEWIEE Awards Gala in 2011, NEWIEE commissioned Ahlers Designs to custom design and create artwork for its awardees. As a business committed to local … Read More

Memorial Hospital of Rhode Island Gear

Memorial Hospital of Rhode Island (MHRI) has provided world-class primary health care for over 100 years and serves as a teaching affiliate of The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University. MHRI staff, colleagues, and friends commissioned Ahlers Designs to create an art sculpture to honor Thomas L. Ross’s 40 years of service to MHRI as Vice President of the … Read More