Innovation & Industry

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

Bust Magazine

Golden bra sculpture mounted on wood, awarded for BUST Magazine’s anniversary.
In celebration of its 20th Anniversary Party, innovative pop culture beacon BUST Magazine commissioned Ahlers Designs to create the first-ever BUST Golden Bra Award. The awards were presented in July 2013 at Brooklyn, New York’s The Bell House to pioneering, feminist journalist-activist Gloria Steinem, actress Amber Tamblyn, rapper Jean Grae, comedian Lizz Winstead, musician Kathleen Hanna, and comedian Margaret Cho. … Read More

Collette

Collette’s success includes its dedicated, passionate employees, and the company commissioned Ahlers Designs to create a sculptural award—one that expresses the deep gratitude Collette maintains for its employees’ achievements and contributions. Gail Ahlers crafted the sculpture from reclaimed and recycled materials. Ireland is of special significance to the Sullivan family and Collette, and the sculpture features the Flax flower and … Read More