Established in 1983, Silver Oaks Communications is a media production firm. It specializes in video production and graphic design services. The company offers magazine design and Web site development and hosting services. It operates various departments, such as multimedia slide, prepress and interactive. The company also provides writing, photography, marketing and nonlinear video editing services. In addition, it has a photography and recording studio and offers a range of print, video, audio, animation and editing services. An affiliate of Silver Oaks Communications, Silver Oaks Publishing specializes in a variety of books, CD-ROM packages and screen savers. Located in Moline, Ill., the company has received various awards at the local, regional and national levels.