Congratulations to the Best Character Designs as Chosen by Imagendary Studios!

Judged by the pros: The winner and runner-up for the 2022 Best Character Award were chosen by four artists from Imagendary Studios: Momo Koshu, Adam Lee, David Luong, and Serge Souleman. These same judges also provided master-class lectures and art critiques during the program. The awards were presented by Ryan Pollreisz, Studio Manager at Imagendary Studios, and Momo Koshu.

Winner Best Character Design: Miha by Jade Rosendo

Runner Up for Best Character Design: Feonyx by Skyla Abud

Congratulations to the Winners of the CAW Youth Development Awards

CAW Teaching Artists nominated one Youth Apprentice from their cohort in each of the five categories for CAW’s Youth Development Awards. Final winners were chosen by CAW Executive Director Brian Ricklin, Deputy Director | Director of Development Karen Jolicoeur, and Marketing & Communications Manager Scott Lucas.

Winner: Most Likely to Become a Character Designer
Kenn G. Cataluna

Nominees: Most Likely to Become a Character Designer

• Hao He, Chelsea CTE

• Jamya Lowe, UAG

• Kenn Gabriel Cataluna, ITHS*

• Skyla Abud, FHSA

• Zina McGhie, MECA

Winner: Strongest Narrative
Jacob Francisco

Nominees: Strongest Narrative

• Anita Liang, MECA

• Brian Flores Martinez, ITHS

• Jacob Francisco, UAG*

• Teo Clarke, Chelsea CTE

• Witch Rosey, FHSA

Winner: Most Original Design
Alex Chen

Nominees: Most Original Design

• Alex Chen, MECA*

• Exotic Butters, FHSA

• Hillary Zhicay, Chelsea CTE

• Jade Rosendo, ITHS

• Luis Mercado, UAG
  

Winner: Strongest Pitch
Malik Johnson

Nominees: Strongest Pitch

• Adam Mallail, ITHS

• Adrienne Brown, MECA

• Fatoumata Kourouma, FHSA

• Jianise Marte, UAG

• Malik Johnson, Chelsea CTE*

Wineer: Most Growth Achieved
Patricio German

Nominees: Most Growth Achieved

• Aaron Gambrell, UAG

• Jalissa Edwards, MECA

• Melvin Vargas, Chelsea CTE

• Patricio German, FHSA*

• Sheeno Sawata, ITHS