NAIAS announces 2015 Poster Contest winners

The North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) announced the winners of its annual high school poster contest held in conjunction with the 2015 edition of the show, which takes place January 17-25, 2015 at Cobo Center in Detroit. This year's contest drew 781 entries
from 58 schools.

The grand prize, the Chairmen's Award of US$ 1,000, will be presented to Daniel Fullan, a student at the Utica Center for Science and Industry. NAIAS 2015 Chairman, Scott LaRiche, selected the winning entry, which will be printed in the official auto show program.

Established to engage the creative minds of Michigan's future artists, the 27th annual contest recognizes students from throughout the state.

"The caliber of entries speaks volumes about the creative talent in Michigan and its direct application to NAIAS and the global auto industry," said LaRiche. "Nurturing young people is not only critical to their success, but to the industry that will one day be the beneficiary of their talent. We congratulate the winning artists."

Selected winners with categories and awarded cash prizes
Honoree who received a US$ 1,000 prize
> State Farm Insurance Award - Colin Burke, Plymouth-Canton Educational Park 

Honorees who each received a US$ 500 prize
> Designer's Best of Show - Digital - Veronica Peterson, William D. Ford Career Technical Center
> Designer's Best of Show - Traditional - Melissa Millenbach, Grosse Pointe South High School
> 10th Grade Award, 1st Place - Kendall Morgenstein, Bloomfield Hills High School
> 11th Grade Award, 1st Place - Nicole Perkins, Howell High School
> 12th Grade Award, 1st Place - Jasmine Traxler, William D. Ford Career Technical Center

Honorees who each received a US$ 250 prize
> Most Creative Award - Serena Musallam, Oakland Schools Technical Campus Southwest
> Best Use of Color Award - Chantal Zorzi, Bloomfield Hills High School
> Best Theme Award - Brendan Ahumada, Careerline Tech Center

Honorees who each received a US$ 250 prize
> 10th Grade Award, 2nd Place - Kara Hug, Plymouth-Canton Educational Park
> 11th Grade Award, 2nd Place - Kelsey Cunningham, Livonia Career Technical Center
> 12th Grade Award, 2nd Place - Kyle Wilkin, William D. Ford Career Technical Center

Honorees who each received a US$ 100 prize
> 10th Grade Award, 3rd Place - Tiger Ruden, Bloomfield Hills High School
> 11th Grade Award, 3rd Place - Elliana Smith, Careerline Tech Center
> 12th Grade Award, 3rd Place - Jada Baskin, William D. Ford Career Technical Center

The posters were reviewed and judged by the NAIAS 2015 Chairman, a General Motors automotive designer, a College for Creative Studies instructor, and State Farm Insurance representatives. All winning entries will be on display at the auto show. The 27th Annual High School Poster Contest was open to all Michigan students in grades 10 through 12.

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