Chicago Studio Awards Show Recap
November 17, 2017
By vincent-uribe

Last month at the Chicago Studio we celebrated the accomplishments of all our artists at the annual 2017 Awards Show. Complete with paparazzi, the celebration included a gallery exhibition showcasing the best work created by each Chicago Studio artist this year.
Whisk and Logan Square Dinner Share generously donated food for a sit down dinner, and Middle Brow Beer Co. donated delicious craft brews.The artists and the awards they won are as follows:
- Maria Vanik: Circle Award
- Alysha Kostelny: Circle Award
- Stefan Harhaj: Enthusiasm Award
- Antonio (Tony) Perez: Friendship Award
- Elisha Preston: Personality Award
- Alexander Scott: Self-Awareness Award
- Tim Stone: Determination Award
- Robert (Bobby) Verran: Integrity Award
- Kelly Stone: Kindness Award
- Bill Lilly: Growth Award
- Mike Marino: Independence Award
- Christianne Msall: Bravery Award
- Christina Zion: Rock Star Award
- Kris Schenkel: Professionalism Award
- Lee Draus: Self Advocacy Award
- Hubert Posey: Role Model Award
- Debbie Vasquez: Mendel Brondfeld Award
- Lawrence M: Ann Gunsberg Award
- Linda Ruzga: Veronica Cuculich Award
- Susan (Sue) Pasowicz: Wooden Shoes Award
- Benjamin (Benji) Torres: Learning Award
- Frances Roberts: Artistic Expression Award
- Carolyn (Carrie) Kelley: Artistic Expression Award
- Isamu Guy Conners: Teaching Award
- Jean Wilson: Creativity Award
- David Krueger: Artist of the Year
It was a special night that brought together staff, family, friends, volunteers and artists in order to show how proud the community is of our amazing, creative artists.