I would love to share my experience with Patty Donahue at The Image Awards and Engraving Store.

I have wanted to get my pictures out of the drawer and into some order for my family. I was told by a friend to take this digital scrapbooking class and it would help to get my pictures organized in a real cool way. I went to a digital scrapbooking class and had no idea what I was doing. As we started the class Patty the instructor was so laid back it made me feel relaxed because this was a task that I feared I would never get to do. After some instructions Patty was showing us what she has done and gave us great ideas as we worked on our projects in her studio. Patty made you feel so welcome and even with all my questions never made you feel like you were unable to create a book. I made three digital scrapbooks so far as gifts, my family was totally blown away at the idea. I can’t wait until I go to another class at the studio, it's a lot of fun

Connie J. Kurr

"I have had the good fortune of working with Patty on many different projects through our business networking organizations. Aside from her great personality, her attention and care in making sure her products are what the customer wants makes the difference. If you need any item for any occasion, Patty's creativity is always on the mark. I reccommend her with confidence!"

Laurie Milbourn
Lia Sophia/Splendor in the Glass/Art of Yoga

"I have had the opportunity to work with Patty many times through her association with the St. Charles Chamber of Commerce. Not only has she provided products to the Chamber, she has volunteered her time at fundraising events and actively participates on the Small Business Committee as well as other networking groups. She is very community minded, a hard worker and very dedicated to any endeavor she takes on. Great fun to work with and be around."

Deborah Scott
Director of Events
St. Charles Chamber of Commerce

My husband LOVED his crystal statue with the engraving for his next 4 years of being Mayor of Batavia!!! Can't wait to give out the teacher trophies on Apr. 24...my boss loved them, too!!! Thanks so much for your great work!

Linda Schielke, Ed.D.
Assistant Superintendent for Learning
Bloomingdale District 13

Working with Patty made my Christmas shopping not only easy, but it was the gift that keeps giving. I had her put pictures of my family on coffee mugs and when I go to their house they always tell me how much they love their mugs. I have also used Patty for my Anniversary and personalized a to go mug for my husband that he uses often. Patty was very helpful in suggesting ideas that i will continue to use. Thanks Patty!!!! Karen Hollis September 21, 2011

Top qualities: Great Results, Personable, Creative

Karen Hollis,
hired Patty as a Photographer in 2008, and hired Patty more than once

Patty offers great awards and trophies. I had used Image Awards for special events while working at the chamber of commerce and I was always greatly satisfied with her ideas, quality of work, delivery time and fair prices. September 15, 2011

Top qualities: Good Value, On Time, Creative

Darlene Riebe,
hired Patty as a retail in 2000, and hired Patty more than once

Spent several hours online searching for a custom item, and then thought to look in my own backyard! Patty does nice work, reasonable prices, and great customer service! September 12, 2011

Top qualities: Personable, Good Value, On Time

Lisa Youngdahl,
hired Patty as a personalized item in 2004, and hired Patty more than once

Patty has developed her passion for helping people create memorable recognition and achievement awards into a thriving and rewarding business. People look to her for input, ideas and expertise and walk away with a smile and commemerative items that last a lifetime. She is honest, straight-forward and will always do her best to make the customer happy. September 9, 2011

Top qualities: Expert, Good Value, Creative

Laura Wilcox,
hired Patty as a Engraving & Creative Keepsakes in 1998, and hired Patty more than once

Patty has always been able to help me in creating an appropriate product for the award or event. She has great ideas and expensavie knowledge of her product lines. I would highly recommend her to anyone who is looking for a unique acknowledgement or special event gift/award. September 8, 2011

Top qualities: Great Results, Expert, Creative

Carol Murin, LTCP, CLTC, CSA,
hired Patty as a Specialty Awards & Event Prizes in 2004, and hired Patty more than once

Image Awards has always been a pleasure to work with. No job is too small for them, they always make you feel as if you are their only client! September 8, 2011

Top qualities: Great Results, Good Value, On Time

Ellen Gallagher,
hired Patty as a Real Estate Agent in 2009

When I want a meaningful gift or a special award for a presentation, I rely on Patty. She is very creative and the end result is something I am proud to give. Martha September 7, 2011

Top qualities: Great Results, Good Value, Creative

Martha Talley,
hired Patty as a awards and gifts in 2005, and hired Patty more than once

Patty has been providing signage for my properties for over six years and is a pleasure to do business with. Her attention to detail is greatly appreciated. Her engraving is top notch and her pricing keeps me coming back. When you work with Patty you know that you will be taken care of! September 7, 2011

Top qualities: Great Results, Good Value, High Integrity

Kristen Johnson,
hired Patty as a Signage & Engraving in 2005, and hired Patty more than once

Patty is very passionate about what she does. She is a tireless business owner and take much pride in all that she does. She is genuine and trustworthy.
I would recommend her to anyone looking to use awards and prizes to motivate and recognize teams and individuals (and have done so in the past)
Bruno Hilgart
Director of Operations and Marketing
Gill Management Inc. September 7, 2011

Top qualities: Great Results, Personable, High Integrity

Bruno Hilgart,
hired Patty as a Awards, Team Motivation in 1998, and hired Patty more than once

I first met Patty over 15 years ago through the St. Charles Chamber of Commerce. She is an amazing business woman and is tireless in her efforts to accommodate the needs of her customers. I am continually impressed with her networking talent and her ability to reach out and offer new and creative ideas to attract business. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for someone they can trust and work with to provide great products and superlative customer service. September 7, 2011

Top qualities: Expert, High Integrity, Creative

Deborah Scott,
hired Patty as a Advertising Specialties in 1998, and hired Patty more than once

Patty is an incredible business-woman, social marketer and proprieter.
Her service, product selection and turnaround time, make her an essential business partner, and service provider. I highly recommend Patty and Image Awards. September 7, 2011

Top qualities: Great Results, Personable, Creative

Forrest Nelson,
hired Patty as a Essential Vendor in 2005, and hired Patty more than once

Patty designs and creates various award trophies, plaques and engraved items. I recently used her services to make my staff name tags. The tags exceeded my expectations in design and quality. I have also called upon her expertise to create large award plaques over the years. If you are looking for expert engraving, look no further than Image Awards. September 7, 2011

Top qualities: Great Results, High Integrity, Creative

Don Kramer,
hired Patty as a Engraver/Designer in 2003, and hired Patty more than once

Patty and Image Awards provide professional,personalized service, advising on engraving services and suggesting options.She is patient and gives every customer her full attention. September 7, 2011

Top qualities: Great Results, Personable, High Integrity

Ellen Huxtable,
hired Patty as a engraving services in 2007

Pattie is organized, excellent in her work and pays attention to detail. She listens very well to your instructions and produces great results.
Jane Briner September 6, 2011

Top qualities: Great Results, Personable, Expert

Jane Briner,
hired Patty as a engraving in 2010, and hired Patty more than once

For TriCity Family Services in Geneva, Image Awards is our go-to, local source for all of our awards and engraving needs. As a charity who gives out annual volunteer and donor awards, we frequently have time-sensitive requests that Patty accommodates without any problem. There are even times that we don't know what we want and she helps us create special awards that we can use for years to come. Her prices are good and her relationships are even better. For our annual 5K race event, we are frequently solicited by other award vendors to make our trophies and medals. We do not even entertain bids from them, because we are so pleased with Patty's work and our relationship. Patty is very responsive via email, phone and in person at the shop, which is always fun to visit. She is also a great supporter of local business and charities, an investment back in the community that we greatly appreciate. September 6, 2011

Top qualities: Great Results, Personable, On Time

Miranda Barfuss,
hired Patty as a Plaques, Trophies, Awards, Engraving in 2005

Patty is your best source for special gifts, awards or trophies, especially if you want something engraved. She does excellent work. You will not be disappointed. September 6, 2011

Top qualities: Great Results, Personable, Creative

Bob O'Brien,
hired Patty as a Gifts, awards, engraving in 2005, and hired Patty more than once

We hve used Patty's services at image Awards many times over the years. She has provided the Park District with plaques, name tags, and awards on many occasions. Her work has always been on time and on budget. Without hesitation we will be using her again in the future. September 6, 2011

Top qualities: Great Results, Personable, On Time

Jim Eby,
hired Patty as a Awards, name tags, plaques, etc in 1995, and hired Patty more than once

Patty is a very creative person and very reliable. My experience in retaining her services over time has consistently resulted in excellent work product delivered on time and at a great value. I recommend her firm without any hesitation. September 6, 2011

Top qualities: Great Results, Personable, High Integrity

Chris Aiston,
hired Patty as a Graphic Design, Engraving in 2003, and hired Patty more than once

I have worked with Patty on many projects both personally and professionally and she has alway provided exceptional service and a quality product. I appreciate her creativity, attention to detail and knowledge of her product line. I know that whatever item she decorates for me will be done on time and to the correct specifications. September 6, 2011

Top qualities: Great Results, Expert, Creative

Zoe Ingersoll,
hired Patty as a Engraving/Sublimation in 2000, and hired Patty more than once

I have known Patty many years and we have used her services for many of the awards we give out here at the Chamber. She does wonderful work, is easy to work with and I can always count on her to get the job done! Patty and her staff are great! September 6, 2011

Top qualities: Great Results, Personable, Good Value

Lori Hewitt,
hired Patty as a Promotional Pieces and Awards in 2000, and hired Patty more than once

I was the Marketing Director for the Batavia Sprint Distance Triathlon & Duathlon for 6 years. In that role, I called on Patty at Image Awards and Engraving to create awards for our overall winners and age group winners. We were thrilled with the quality of the work, her professional and courteous business acumen she always displays, and in their ability to deliver our order on time. We would highly recommend Image Awards and Engraving to anyone. September 6, 2011

Top qualities: Great Results, Personable, On Time

Carolyn Kovash,
hired Patty as a Organization - Non Profit in 2008, and hired Patty more than once

Patty asked great questions to confirm my business needs and delivered a quality, cost-effective solution, as committed. I will definitely turn to Patty in the future for my business award and engraving needs. September 6, 2011

Top qualities: Expert, Good Value, On Time

Craig Lowder,
hired Patty as a Business Consultant in 2010, and hired Patty more than once

I have hired Patty several times over the years to provide my customers with specialty awards and engraving. I cannot express the importance of finding someone that excels in providing my clients with high quality products and services. Patty and Image Awards & Engraving has always gone beyond those standards!! I would highly recommend them!! September 1, 2011

Top qualities: Great Results, Expert, High Integrity

Patrick Hofstetter,
hired Patty as a Awards & Engraving in 2003, and hired Patty more than once

"From my experience, Patty does an excellent job with helping clients create and publish the stories in their lives. I would highly encourage anyone wanting to preserve their photos and stories together in high quality hardbound books to definitely give Patty a call." March 10, 2011

Becky Christensen, Independent Consultant, Heritage Makers
worked with Patty at Image Awards, Engraving & Creative Keepsakes, Inc.