In 2006, I was commissioned by the Inventors Hall of Fame in Akron, Ohio, to re-design the medal that is presented to their new inductees each year.

It is only natural that Thomas Edison’s portrait appears on the Obverse, as he was the United State’s most prolific inventor. Abraham Lincoln, whose portrait and quote shares the medal, was also an inventor, and a strong proponent of the patent system. He invented a flotation device to aid grounded ships.

Shown here is the original plaster model used in the striking of the high relief 3″ medals. The finished medal with ribbon is shown on my ‘HOME” page.

I was honored to have designed and sculpted this prestigious medal, as I believe our nation’s inventors are true heroes…many working for large corporations, and never credited for their accomplishments.”

If you ever get the chance, please visit the Inventors Hall of Fame…I’m sure you will be in awe, and amazed, as I was!

“Pictured here is the reverse of the 2000 Golden (Sacagawea) Dollar. Part of the design process was a National competition with over 120 entered designs. I was honored to have had my design selected by Robert Rubin, the Secretary of the U.S. Treasury, and I sculpted the plaster model used to make the dies that struck the coins. The front of the coin was designed and sculpted by the late Glenna Goodacre, who was a very talented sculptor, and a gracious lady.