BEST IN SHOW

Sponsored by Dr. Rodney J. & Mrs. Anne M. Williams

Talia Fiscante

Given to a winning collection exemplifying the work of the designer’s vision, inspiration, and reflection that the designer understands and achieves the design process.

CELEBRATION AWARDS (two awards)

Sponsored by Ms. Carol Keller, Wife of the late Provost Gordon Keller, Ph.D.; Regina Eisenberg

Lauren Turner and Emily Cranston

Represents a collection that celebrates muti-cultural and accessibility in fashion promoting people, culture, and belonging.

CONSTRUCTION TECHNIQUE

Stephanie Danes Smith in memory of William J. (Bill) Smith

Arabella Hammerich

Collection or design utilizes an advanced technique resulting in an innovative solution.

FASHION SHOW MANAGEMENT (two awards) 

Sponsored by Linda Harper; Gary Brahler

Ryan Gibson and Ana Beatriz Fonseca

Awarded to two outstanding Annual Fashion Show production team students.

INNOVATION

Sponsored by Randy J. Goodman and Beth Wilson

Drea Favorito

A collection or design which develops from an innovative concept.

KNITWEAR

Sponsored by Mirta Gonzalez Prior and Tom Prior

Adelynn Prushing

A collection or design which is knitted by hand or industrial knitting machine to which is innovative and marketable.

MARKET READY

Sponsored by Janet and David Dix   

Sanghyun Park

Collection or design ready for introduction into saleable market.

NICHE MARKET

Sponsored by Janet and David Dix

Nic Willingham

Collection or design geared towards a specialized market.

SPECIAL OCCASIONS

Sponsored by Regina Eisenberg

Arabella Hammerich

Collection or design for special occasions.

STUDENTS’ CHOICE

Stephanie Danes Smith in memory of Dorothy Timko Danes

Eduarda Candeo

The School of Fashion students’ determine their design choice celebrating their peer’s creative abilities.

SUSTAINABLE DESIGN

Sponsored by Alice Melsher, UpScaleIT

Catherine MacGregror

Marketable collection or design representing one or more of the following: Zero Waste, Design for Disassembly Modular Design Upcycling

TECHSTYLELAB 

Sponsored by Ken Robinson

Ash Welch

Given to an innovative collection or design utilizing digitalization and technology housed in the TechStyleLAB to express the designer’s vision.

UNIVERSAL DESIGN

Sponsored by Goodman Real Estate Services Group LLC

Ethan Griffin

Awarded to a collection or design that it can be worn, understood, and used to the greatest extent possible by all people regardless of their age, size, gender identity, or ability.