All designs will be automatically submitted for an award in each of the juried categories.
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TRASH-N-FASHION AWARD
Two students will be awarded a prize for an ensemble made from at least 50% landfill diverted materials. The award is in honor of Rich Sundance Owen who started the independent Trash-N-Fashion show in 2008 and was also the founder of the Environmental Clean-up Coalition.
Presented by- ILKA STYLE
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BEST GARMENT CONSTRUCTION AWARD
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OCEAN AWARENESS AWARD
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OUTSIDE THE BOX
The Outside the Box award will be given to a fashion design which pushes boundaries through creative concepts and possesses inspiring originality that makes us and the camera smile!
Presented by - CABRILLO COLLEGE ART PHOTOGRAPHY DEPARTMENT
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UPCYCLED FROM EXISTING GARMENTS
Presented by- LASFIBERS/WAYWARD THREADS
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The Judy Stabile Award
Presented by- PAJARO VALLEY ARTS
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BEST USE OF ACCESSORIES
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A Glitch in the Industry
Awarded to the design with the most iconic, over the top drama.
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Award for Artistic Excellence: Color, Shape and Form
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SOCIAL CONSCIOUSNESS AWARD
Presented by - ANNOYMOUS
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CREATIVE USE OF CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS
Presented by -ELITE CONSTRUCTION
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CREATIVE USE OF MULTIPLE MEDIUMS
Presented by PALACE ART & OFFICE SUPPLY
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EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION OF A CREATIVE VISION THROUGH FASHION
Presented by FASHIONTEENS
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MADE OUT OF PAPER AWARD
Presented by BOOKSHOP SANTA CRUZ
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CILKER SCHOOL OF ART & DESIGN/WEST VALLEY COLLEGE
The Cilker School of Art and Design presents an award for students' use of design & construction.
Presented by- WEST VALLEY COLLEGE CILKER SCHOOL OF ART & DESIGN
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CREATIVE USE OF RECYCLED MATERIAL
The organizers of Earth Day are awarding a group of students the opportunity to walk the runway on Earth Day in April 19th, at a location TBD in Downtown Santa Cruz.
Presented by-EARTH DAY SANTA CRUZ
