Awards & Achievements

1970-1989  |  1990-1995  |  1996-1999  |  2000-

1979: The New York State Music Award
Drue Sanders was commissioned to design the New York State Music Award in 1979 for then New York State Governor Hugh Carey. The design consisted of a musical staff in brass with the first five notes of the "I Love New York" theme song in sterling silver. The State’s gemstone—a garnet—was set in the first note. This award was given to Leonard Bernstein, Harry Chapin and many other notable musicians.

1988: The Albany Collection
Drue designed the first Albany Collection in 1988 in honor of the city’s Tricentennial. This collection consisted of limited edition pieces based on architectural details of many historic buildings in Albany. In 1989, the second Albany Collection included more involved designs and were once again limited edition pieces. Each piece was presented with signed and numbered certificates of authenticity.