2016 Student Award Winners
Receiving over 220 entries from design students attending 33 post-secondary schools across Canada, RGD announces the recipients of our 2016 Student Awards.
Berlin Award for Central Canada Winner: Sophia Park, University of Alberta
Honorable Mentions:
- Amanda Chan, Alberta College of Art & Design
- Thomas Jeffery, University of Alberta
Judges:
- Lisa Feehan, Creative Director, KEEN Creative, Sherwood Park
- Elisa Hildebrand RGD, Senior Art Director, Creative Fire, Saskatoon
- Sarah Jackson RGD, Creative Mind/Owner, The Office of Sarah, Edmonton
Cinnamon Toast Award for Eastern Ontario Winner: Marissa Godwin, Algonquin College
Honorable Mentions:
- Brienne Lim, St. Lawrence College
- Ashley Murray, Algonquin College
Judges:
- Luc Bergeron, Ottawa
- Yang Li RGD, Senior Art Director, Alphabet Creative, Ottawa
- Bronwyn Mondoux RGD, Creative Director/Owner, Cinnamon Toast, Ottawa
- Michael Zavacky, Art Director, McMillan, Ottawa
Quarry Award for Western Ontario Winner: Carmen Fasan, Conestoga College
Honorable Mention:
- Gregory Hergott, Conestoga College
- Sarah Leeson, Conestoga College
Judges:
- Amanda Bolte RGD, Associate Creative Director, Arcane, London
- Breck Campbell RGD, Creative Director, Breck Campbell Design, Windsor
- Michael Palmer, Executive Creative Director, Quarry, Kitchener
- Cai Sepulis RGD, Illustrator + Art Director, Ballyhoo Media, Guelph
Intent Award for GTA Winner: Lucy Bilson, York/Sheridan Joint Program
Honorable Mentions:
- Shirley Liang, York/Sheridan Joint Program
- Hannah Lee, York/Sheridan Joint Program
- Susan Van, OCAD University
Judges:
- Evelyn Csiszar RGD, Owner, Evi Designs, Toronto
- Ben Hagon RGD, Creative Director & President, Intent, Toronto
- Gilbert Li RGD, Creative Director, The Office of Gilbert Li, Toronto
- Paul van Dongen RGD, Design Director, Committee, Toronto
lg2 boutique Award for Quebec Winner: Vo Dang, Université du Québec à Montréal
Honorable Mention:
- Maude Gravel, Université Laval
Judges:
- Stephanie Forest, Creative Director, Capital One, Montreal
- Carolane Godbout, Co-Creative Director, Akufen, Montreal
- David Kessous, Creative Director, Design, lg2, Montreal
- Audree Lapierre, Creative Director/Founder, Ffunction, Montreal
Rethink Award for British Columbia Winner: Monica Maher, Capilano University
Honorable Mentions:
- Shyronn Smardon, Capilano University
- Eugene Kulaga, University of the Fraser Valley
Judges:
- Jackie Duys-Kelly, Communication Designer, Awarewolf Creative, Nanaimo
- Katie Maasik, Lead Graphic Designer, Lululemon, Vancouver
- Lisa Nakamura, Creative Director of Design, Rethink, Vancouver
- Roy White RGD, Founder/Creative Director, Subplot, Vancouver
Studio 123 Award for Northern Ontario Winner: Neli Nenkova, Cambrian College
Honorable Mention:
- Kyle Fawcett, Georgian College
Judges:
- Maurissa Grano RGD, Partner, Creative Odyssey, Sudbury
- Tony Jurgilas RGD, Principal/Design Strategist, 50 Carleton, Sudbury
- Roxann Shapwaykeeic RGD, Communications Officer, Through the Sky Studio, Thunder Bay
- Nico Taus RGD, Creative Director, Studio123, Sudbury
BOLD Award for Accessible Design Winner: April Moskal, York/Sheridan Joint Program
Winning Project: Beyond a Sight Problem
Honorable Mention:
- Lisa Qin, OCAD University
Judges:
- David Berman RGD, Strategic Accessibility Consultant, David Berman Communications, Ottawa
- Michelle Hopgood RGD, Graphic Designer, Martin Prosperity Institute, Toronto
- Edmund Li RGD, Associate/Senior Designer, Reich+Petch, Toronto
- Michael Ortelli RGD, Founder, BOLD, Toronto
Forge Award for Typography Winner: Shyronn Smardon, Capilano University
Winning Project: Spatial Shift
Honorable Mentions:
- Gregory Hergott, Conestoga College
- Hannah Lee, York/Sheridan Joint Program
- Benjamin Stone, Capilano University
- Joanne Vongphachan, York/Sheridan Joint Program
Judges:
- Frank Chartrand, Senior Designer, Edenspiekermann, Santa Monica
- Nicola Hamilton RGD, Art Director, Chatelaine, Toronto
- Tyson Hynes, Creative Director, Breakhouse, Halifax
- Stussy Tschudin RGD, Principal, Forge, Toronto
Haft2 Award for Colour Winner: Gregory Hergott, Conestoga College
Winning Project: FRAGMENTS: A Breakdown of Human Thought
Honorable Mentions:
- Shirley Liang, York/Sheridan Joint Program
- Lenka Prochazka, Capilano University
Judges:
- Nicolas Boissy, Creative Director, Orangetango, Montreal
- Jonathan Cruz, Creative Director, NUSCHOOL, Iqualuit
- Vanessa Eckstein RGD, Founder, Blok Design, Toronto
- Paul Haft, President/Chief Colour Officer, Haft2, Toronto
Purpose/Built Award for Strategic Design Winner: Zoe Chung, Emily Carr University of Art + Design
Winning Project: Urwell
Honorable Mentions:
- Monica Diaz, Capilano University
- Bethany Moy, York/Sheridan Joint Program
- Danielle Sheahan, York/Sheridan Joint Program
Judges:
- Julian Brown RGD, Creative/Chaser, ON THE CHASE!, Oshawa
- Ciabh McEvenue, Tamm + Kit, Toronto
- Jenny Smith, President/Creative Designer, Ray Creative Agency, St. John's
Gravity Inc Award for Social Good Design Winner: Kayla Craven, Capilano University
Winning Project: Protect the Pack
Honorable Mentions:
- Gungeet Kaur, York/Sheridan Joint Program
- Julia Seo, York/Sheridan Joint Program
Judges:
- Steven Cox, Creative Director, Cause+Effect Design, Vancouver
- Steve Garwood, Partner/Creative Director, Faren Agency, Toronto
- Wendy Gray RGD, Creative Director, Gravity Inc, Toronto
- Jim Ryce, Principal, Jim Ryce Design, Toronto
Usability Matters Award for User Experience Winner: Julia Seo, York/Sheridan Joint Program
Winning Project: Resource Garden
Honorable Mention:
- Brian Kall, York/Sheridan Joint Program
Judges:
- Gerard Dolan RGD, Director of User Experience & Design at Investor's Group, Toronto
- Sarah English, Managing Partner, Usability Matters, Toronto
- Iffat Jokhio RGD, Senior Designer, Pivot Design Group, Mississauga
- Richard Plantt RGD, Senior Designer, Concept Interactive, London
Bell Media Award for Motion Graphics Winner: Brendan Wilson, Algonquin College
Winning Project: Framework Grad Show Promo Videos
Team: Brendan Wilson, Ben Marley, Michelle Holly Dugas, Brad Doyle, Valerie Bordeleau, Devon Ash, Grant Jeffery, Marissa Erin, Heather Lynn, Jaz Down, Anna Trojanowska, Rajaa Al Subairi and Elzahra El
Honorable Mentions:
- Drew Boyle, Conestoga College
- Shogo Shimizu, Algonquin College
Judges:
- Josh Dudych, Director, Creative & Marketing Services, True North Sports & Entertainment, Winnipeg
- Alan Krpan, Creative Director, Riordon Design, Oakville
- Hyein Lee RGD, Principal, Hyein Lee Illustration + Motion, Oakville
Cineplex Digital Media Award for Information Design Winners:
Joanne Mac, York/Sheridan Joint Program, for The Severe Allergy Started Kit
and
Aqil Raharjo, OCAD University, for Save Polar Bears!
Honorable Mention:
- Gungeet Kaur, York/Sheridan Joint Program
Judges:
- Ian Chalmers RGD, Creative Director, Pivot Design Group, Toronto
- Bob Hambly RGD, Creative Director, Hambly & Woolley, Toronto
- Linda Nakanishi, Design Director, Nascent Digital, Toronto
- Laura Shaw, Creative Director, Cineplex Digital Media, Kitchener
Cundari Award for Advertising/Promotion Design Winner: Ricardo Iglesias, Humber College
Winning Project: Friends with Benefits
Honorable Mentions:
- Ricardo Iglesias, Humber College
- Brienne Lim, St. Lawrence College
- Michelle Lopes, Conestoga College
Judges:
- Natalie Armata RGD, Co-Founder and Creative Director, Giants and Gentlemen, Toronto
- Dean Martin, Creative Director, Branding and Design, Cundari, Toronto
- Meggan Van Harten RGD, Principal Designer, Design De Plume, Sudbury
- David Walker, Partner and Creative Director, Saint Bernadine, Vancouver
Entro Award for Placemaking Design Winner: Julia Seo, York/Sheridan Joint Program
Winning Project: Resource Garden
Honorable Mentions:
- Amanda Kwong, Alberta College of Art + Design
- Heather McAlpine, York/Sheridan Joint Program
- Haley Sherman, St. Lawrence College
Judges:
- Ruth Farrugia RGD, Graphic Designer, City of Cote Saint-Luc, Montreal
- Sonia Gulia RGD, Owner, Mocu, Toronto
- Andrew Kuzyk RGD, Partner, Entro Communications, Toronto
- Carey van Eden RGD, Publications Officer, National Arts Centre, Ottawa
50 Carleton Award for Logo Design Winner: Neli Nenkova, Cambrian College
Winning Project: Bulgaria logo redesign
Honorable Mentions:
- Renee Robinson, Conestoga College
- Michelle Lopes, Conestoga College
Judges:
- Mark Buchner RGD, Partner/Creative Director, TBD Studio, Toronto
- Tony Jurgilas RGD, Principal/Design Strategist, 50 Carleton, Sudbury
- Sylvie Racicot, Chief Strategy, Chez Valois, Montreal
- Karen Satok RGD, Principal, Sputnik Design Partners, Toronto
- Michel Valois, President and Creative Chief, Chez Valois, Montreal
Milestone Integrated Award for Digital Marketing Design Winner: Katherine Quan, George Brown College
Winning Project: Dakota
Honorable Mentions:
- Olivia Hashka, OCAD University
- Bethany Moy, York/Sheridan Joint Program
Judges:
- Chris Duchaine, Associate Creative Director, Milestone, Kitchener
- Cathy Ledden RGD, Create iT All, Ledden Design, Toronto
- Linda Pelley, Gumbo Design Co., Toronto
- Marie Poulin, Co-Founder & Chief Strategist, Oki Doki, Vancouver
Parcel Award for Print Design Winner: Gregory Hergott, Conestoga College
Winning Project: FRAGMENTS: A Breakdown of Human Thought
Honorable Mentions:
- Brittney Davies, Humber College
- Eunice Joaquin, George Brown College
- Liam Lawlor, York/Sheridan Joint Program
- Benjamin Stone, Capilano University
Judges:
- Gary Beelik, Partner, Parcel, Toronto
- Nathalie Cusson, Principal/Creative Director, Scooter Design, Montreal
- Nicole Vallée RGD, Creative Director, Sales and Marketing, Epicure, Victoria
q30 design Award for Brand Design Winner: Shirley Liang, York/Sheridan Joint Program
Winning Project: Bread and Circus
Honorable Mentions:
- Kevin Guan, York/Sheridan Joint Program
- Sara Panchaud & Warren Jones, NSCAD University
- Courtney Verbeek, University of the Fraser Valley
Judges:
- Reanna Evoy, Brand Creative Director, Kit and Ace, Vancouver
- Alice Laird, Partner, Fresh Inc, Kamloops
- Peter Scott RGD, Principal, q30 design, Toronto
SapientNitro Award for Interaction Design Winner: Zoe Chung, Emily Carr University of Art + Design
Winning Project: Urwell
Honorable Mentions:
- Kristine Buerano, George Brown College
- Zoe Chung, Emily Carr University of Art + Design
- Chloe Negrette, York/Sheridan Joint Program
Judges:
- Chad Borlase, Creative Director, SapientNitro, Toronto
- Gurjot Bhuller RGD, Creative Director, EnvisionUP, Ottawa
- Ruen Ellis, Executive Creative Director, Mojo Transformation, NYC
- Marc Trudel RGD, Creative Director, eSolutions Group, Kitchener
Shikatani Lacroix Award for Packaging Design Winner: Mina Moon, York/Sheridan Joint Program
Winning Project: Moon Skincare Package
Honorable Mentions:
- Kevin Guan, York/Sheridan Joint Program
- Courtney Verbeek, University of the Fraser Valley
- Evelyn Wong, OCAD University
Judges:
- Russell Gibbs, Principal, Russell Gibbs Design, Hamilton
- Gary Oakley, Creative Director, Shikatani Lacroix, Toronto
- Cory Ripley, Principal/Creative Director, Exhibit A: Design Group, Vancouver
- Robert Smith RGD, Creative Catalyst, Greenmelon, Ottawa