The pursuit of excellence is an attitude…it involves wisdom and sound judgment…it is a lifetime, career-long commitment…it is a way of life…it is doing the job right the first time. It is inner directed, not the result of external pressure, it is our own self worth-who we are and the price and satisfaction that comes from being the right kind of person, not just in doing the right things.
James J. O’Connor
Awards
March, 1988 Gold and Bronze awards for metal sculpture, design and fabrication at N.O.M.M.A. International Competition in Denver, Colorado
Platte Valley Builders Association – Best Home Decorating / Furnishing – Spring Home and Garden Show 1997
Several local art fair awards for excellence in metal work
Member of
Member of National Ornamental and Miscellaneous Metals Association.
Member of Artist-Blacksmith Association of North America .
Member of Rocky Mountain Blacksmiths Association
Member of Prairie Blacksmiths Association