Voted Golf Artist of the year in 2001 and 2002 by Golf Digest, Roche believes putting your heart and soul into a project makes it come alive. But for Roche, creating a successful series also involves intense research on all aspects of a piece. He studies thoroughly his subjects' lives and surroundings and has a unique sensitivity for detail and motif.

Michael Roche is the designer of the "Al Mooring Leadership Award" for emergency extrication in the fire service.

Fire Chief of the Year Award. Given to the top Volunteer Fire Chief, and top paid fire Chief by fire Chief magazine. CLICK HERE

The Fire Fighter of the year award is used by "Fire House" magazine for the #1 heroism award. The 2005 winner is F.F. Jeffery Cool, from rescue 3 FDNY. CLICK HERE