Award Winners
Artist Awards
On Saturday afternoon, ten Fine Art Show exhibitors will be presented with an artist award during the Awards Presentation. These awards recognize the artist's originality, technique, execution, expression, & overall impression of their art. There will be six "Awards of Excellence" three "Honorable Mentions", & one "Susan K. McDowell Best of Show Award" given.
Susan K. McDowell Best of Show Award
The inaugural Susan K. McDowell Best of Show Award was introduced in 2026. This award recognizes Susan's impact in the arts community, including playing a pivotal role in the creation of the St. Charles Fine Art Show and the St. Charles Arts Council. Susan continues to be an important part of the Fine Art Show and its ongoing success, and this award serves as a lasting tribute to her dedication, leadership, and passion for the arts in St. Charles.
2026 Award Winners
Susan K. McDowell Best of Show:
Roberto Ferrer, Wood - IL
From left to right, Melissa Bossenbroek, WI - Drawing/Illustration; Roberto Ferrer, IL - Wood; Connor O'Brien, IL - Glass
Awards of Excellence:
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Kyle Hendrix, Clay/Ceramics - WI
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Connor O'Brien, Glass - IL
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Scott Hartley, Watercolor Painting - MI
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Melissa Bossenbroek, Drawing/Illustration - WI
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Daniel Bi, Mixed Media - Ontario CA
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Andrew Rola, Acrylic Painting - MO
Honorable Mention:
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Sher Berman, Fine Art Jewelry - IL
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Tina Druce-Hoffman, Printmaking - IL
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Bradford Pollack, Fine Art Photography - IL
2024 Award Winners
Best of Show:
Gary Stretar, Oil Painting - OH
From left to right, Kate Morgan, OH – Mixed Media; Gary Stretar, OH - Oil Painting; William Boyle, IL - Wood
Awards of Excellence:
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William Boyle, Wood - IL
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Karri Jamison, Acrylic Painting - WI
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Julie Latayan, Clay/Ceramics - FL
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Igor Menaker, Fine Art Photography - IL
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Rahmon Olugunna, Oil Painting - IL
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Aaron Sault, Fine Art Jewelry - MI
Judges Awards:
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Kyle Hendrix, Clay/Ceramics - WI
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Eric Lee, Digital Art - IL
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Kate Morgan, Mixed Media - OH
2025 Award Winners
Best of Show:
Karri Jamison, Acrylic Painting - WI
From left to right, Eric Fortune, OH – Acrylic Painting; Karri Jamison, WI - Acrylic Painting; Feng Biddle, IL - Oil Painting
Awards of Excellence:
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Jason McLeod, Fine Art Jewelry - VA
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Lidia Wylangowska, Oil Painting - IL
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Feng Biddle, Oil Painting - IL
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Roy Boswell, Oil Painting - IN
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Mays Mayhew, Acrylic Painting - IL
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Kyle Hendrix, Clay/Ceramics - WI
Judges Awards:
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Eric Fortune, Acrylic Painting - OH
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Christian Anderson, Wood - IL
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Eric Lee, Digital Art - IL
2023 Award Winners
Best of Show:
Ali Hasmut, Oil Painting - IL
From left to right, Skeeter Aschinger, FL – Sculpture; Ali Hasmut, IL – Oil Painting; Rahmon Olugunna, IL – Oil Painting
Awards of Excellence:
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Aaron Sault, Jewelry - MI
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Laurie Pollpeter Eskenazi, Clay/Ceramics - IN
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Peggy Schuning, Mixed Media - OH
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Scott Garrelts, Glass - KS
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Skeeter Aschinger, Sculpture - FL
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Rahmon Olugunna, Oil Painting - IL
Judges Awards:
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Jack Kraig, Photography - IL
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Karri Jamison, Acrylic Painting - WI
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Wayne Gao & Michelle Chang, Mixed Media - CA
2022 Award Winners
Best of Show:
Karri Jamison, Acrylic Painting - WI
From left to right, Karri Jamison, WI – Acrylic Painting; Kwame Boama Mensa-Aborampa, IL – Acrylic Painting; Julie Latayan, FL – Ceramics
Awards of Excellence:
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George Ceffalio, Oil Painting - IL
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John Carman, Oil Painting - IL
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Feng Biddle, Oil Painting - IL
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Amy Semtana, Fine Art Jewelry - IL
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Julie Latayan, Ceramics - FL
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Kwame Boama Mensa-Aborampa, Acrylic Painting - IL
Judges Awards:
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Frank Kobilsek, Wood - IL
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Josh Merrill, Fine Art Photography - IL
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Skeeter Aschinger, Sculpture - FL
2021 Award Winners
Best of Show:
William Vanscoy, Photography - OR
Awards of Excellence:
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George Ceffalio, Oil Painting - IL
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Rahmon Olagunna, Oil Painting - IL
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Nicholas Ringelstetter, Mixed Media - WI
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Derek Christensen, Mixed Media - IL
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Terry “Buddy” Shaw, Fine Wood - MO
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Aaron Sault, Fine Art Jewelry - MI
Judges Awards:
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Taman Vanscoy, Watercolor Painting - CA
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Dorothy Bury Shaw, Mixed Media - IL
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Kurt Kamholz, Oil Painting - IL