We are proud to announce that Society of Illustrators New York awarded two gold medals to Emiliano Ponzi in the institutional and moving images categories.  The first piece, titled Evil Apple Core, was commissioned by EMI Music for Valerio Millefoglie’s album I miel migliori amici immaginari.  The second piece, which competed in Society of Illustrators’ first moving images competition, was completed for Amnesty International.  See the full length video here: Voices for Freedom. Emiliano also received merit awards in the following categories: Sequential Art, Book, and Editorial (2).

Congratulations Emiliano!

Red Nose Studio’s wine labels for Canadian wine company Blasted Church Vineyards have won a gold medal in the Pentawards Worldwide Packaging Design Competition’s ‘beverage’ category.  Congratulations to Chris and everyone at Blasted Church Vineyards!

Nate Williams’ bold illustrations provide the backdrop for a new branding effort for Bone Daddy’s House of Smoke. His distinct hand-lettering and textured folk art styling combine with wild characters and offbeat animals, and truly celebrate the fun, lively atmosphere that the Texan chain of smokehouses is known for.

His illustrations can be seen throughout the restaurant’s menu and website and on other collateral and promotional items. The brand campaign was so successful that it was featured on the Communication Arts and For Print Only websites and recognized by various institutions, winning a Judge’s Medal at the Art Director’s Club of Houston’s 55th Annual Show and a Bronze Medal at the Dallas Society of Visual Communications 2011 Show. Congratulations go out to Nate and everyone at Matchbox Studio!

CURRENTS Magazine, a publication by the Council for Advancement and Support of Education, won a Gold for General Excellence in the annual EXCEL Awards, which is judged by Association Media and Publishing.  The award honors magazines, newsletters, scholarly journals, electronic publications and websites with exceptional editorial and design content.  Emiliano Ponzi’s September cover was one of three CURRENTS issues that the judges complimented for “engaging illustrations.”

Emiliano Ponzi’s illustration for Middlebury magazine was recognized by the CASE Circle of Excellence Awards. His illustration for Long Live the Great White Yak received a Silver Medal in the Excellence in Design: Illustration category. Congratulations go out to Emiliano, Pam and everyone at Middlebury!

Red Nose Studio has been illustrating non-stop covers for Angie’s List since 2009. Over the past few years this collaboration has been recognized by various institutions, including the Society of Professional Journalists and the Society of Illustrators, to name a few. Now, we are thrilled to add Graphic Design USA and the Summit International Awards to that list.

Five of the covers illustrated by Red Nose Studio received awards from Graphic Design USA, with his Buzz Cuts cover receiving a Gold Award of Excellence. His Helping Hands cover received a Silver Award from Summit, an international competition recognizing the pinnacle in marketing communications. Congratulations go out to Chris and everyone at Angie’s List!

Graham Roumieu and Emiliano Ponzi each had their work selected to appear in the American Illustration 30 annual. From more than 7,000 pieces submitted by over 1,100 entrants, the jury selected just 316 images to appear in the book and represent the best illustrations from 2010. The annual will be printed in full-color and distributed worldwide in hardcover immediately after The Party on November 10th, 2011 – the annual book launch event that brings the creative community together to celebrate the winners.

Congratulations go out to all!

Graham Roumieu, Hemispheres

Emiliano Ponzi, Feltrinelli (Italy)

Emiliano Ponzi, La Repubblica (Italy)

Emiliano Ponzi, La Repubblica (Italy)

Emiliano Ponzi, La Repubblica (Italy)

Emiliano Ponzi’s work for The Boston Globe has won two awards from the Society for News Design. His piece for When Clutter Turns to Crisis won an Award of Excellence in the Single Lead Illustration category, while a portfolio of essay illustrations that included one of his pieces also won an award for Art Direction. Congratulations go out to Emiliano and everyone at The Boston Globe!

Nate Williams’ recent illustration for One Good Reason won Gold in the Illustration category at the American Advertising Foundation’s Utah Addy Awards.

One Good Reason is part of Project:1200, Utah’s grassroots tobacco prevention movement. The three-color design is available on a 100% cotton crew neck t-shirt or as a hand-stamped and numbered print on French Paper in Steel Blue. Both items are offered at-cost in an effort to promote cutting-edge artists and musicians while encouraging a smoke-free lifestyle.

Congratulations go out to Nate and everyone at Crowell Advertising!

Emiliano Ponzi and Red Nose Studio each had work selected by the 2011 jury to appear in the Communication Arts illustration annual, on newsstands this spring. Congratulations go out to all!

Emiliano Ponzi, The Boston Globe

Emiliano Ponzi, Feltrinelli

Red Nose Studio, Blasted Church Vineyards

Red Nose Studio, TOR Books