Happy Rizzi House By James Rizzi

1997 - Official artist for the Montreux Jazz Festival in Switzerland. Retrospective in Brooklyn, New York at the Mill Basin Kosher Deli and Gallery and declaration of the opening day as "James Rizzi Day" by the Brooklyn Borough President.
1998 - Artist of the year, United States Sports Academy. Official Artist, FIFA World Cup, France. Official participation in the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. Distinguished Alumni Award, University of Florida.
1999 - Design of three Volkswagen New Beetles for Volkswagen. Design of covers for 15 volume Brockhaus book.
2000 - Participation in CowParade, New York City. Work for UNICEF and the Japanese Railway.