North American International Auto Show Names 2012 Poster Contest Winners [Professional Services Close – Up]

The North American International Auto Show has announced the winners of its annual high school poster contest in conjunction with the upcoming 2012 show, which takes place January 9-22 at Cobo Center in Detroit.

According to a release, the grand prize, the Chairmens' Award of $1,000, will be presented to Elizabeth Sabol, a 10th grade student at Lahser High School in . The North American International Auto Show 2012 chairman, Bill Perkins, selected the winning entry, which will be printed in the official program.

Established to engage the creative minds of Michigan's future artists, the 24th annual contest recognizes students from throughout the state. The 2012 contest had a record-setting 88 high schools involved and 891 poster entries encompassing an automotive-related theme.

"It was difficult choosing a winner given the high level of creativity demonstrated and the record number of entries we received," said Perkins. "The creativity and passion displayed in the artwork from high school students always reminds us of their deep-seated passion for the automotive industry and the NAIAS."

Winners were also selected in the following categories and awarded cash prizes:

Honoree who received a $1,000 prize:

-State Farm Insurance Award

Erica Noelle Bauer, Oakland Schools Technical Campus Southwest, Wixom

Honorees who each received a $500 prize:

-Designer's Best of Show - Digital

Andrew Michaels, Livonia Career Technical Center, Livonia

-Designer's Best of Show - Traditional

Amber Koprin, Lakeview High School, St. Clair Shores

-10th Grade Award, 1st Place

Gabriel Jones, William D. Ford Career Technical Center, Westland

-11th Grade Award, 1st Place

Nichole Pranfger, William D. Ford Career Technical Center, Westland

-12th Grade Award, 1st Place

Kori Murphy, Anchor Bay High School, Fair Haven

Honorees who each received a $250 prize:

-Most Creative Award

Joseph Inman, Avondale High School, Auburn Hills

-Best Use of Color Award

Austin Rudisill, Utica Center for Science and Industry, Sterling Heights

-Best Theme Award

Samantha McHenry, Grand Blanc High School, Grand Blanc

Honorees who each received a $250 prize:

-10th Grade Award, 2nd Place

Madeline Geffert, Romeo Engineering and Tech Center, Washington

-11th Grade Award, 2nd Place

Andrew Walters, University of Detroit Jesuit High School, Detroit

-12th Grade Award, 2nd Place

Ryan Manauis, Utica Center for Science and Industry, Sterling Heights

Honorees who each received a $100 prize:

-10th Grade Award, 3rd Place

Cleveland Reed, William D. Ford Career Technical Center, Westland

-11th Grade Award, 3rd Place

Alek Cummings, Oakland Schools Technical Campus Southwest, Wixom

-12th Grade Award, 3rd Place

Sindi Karoshi, Troy High School, Troy

The College for Creative Studies (CCS) Award offers two tickets to the CCS Student Exhibition Opening. The winner was Ryan Manauis from Utica Center for Science and Industry in Sterling Heights.

The poster entries were judged by a 2012 Chairman, a General Motors Automotive Designer, a CCS Instructor, and a State Farm Insurance Representative.

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