Congratulations to the winners of the multimedia category! Boris Shirman won first place, Brittainy Newman won second place, Traci Westcott won third place and Joseph Ressler won honorable mention. Congratulations to all!
First Place: Boris Shirman
FLOATING ON ICE – Special Olympics figure skater Cori Piels developed her independence with the help of her sister Leah and her mother Karalee. Cori has been able to finish college and is now living independently. Working with the Special Olympics, Cori is an advocate for people with intellectual disabilities, speaking out and promoting the message that everyone can use a helping hand from time to time.
Roles in collaboration with Kendra Murphy
Second Place: Brittainy Newman
THE LOVE SHACK – Nancy B.B. Meyer is a firm believer that animals are angels. Meyer has been adopting and helping to place animals from shelters for over 30 years. From dogs and cats to snakes, goats, and pigs, Meyer has been able to find a home for every animal brought to her attention. And she’s never given up on an animal because it’s old or sick or has been abused.
Additional drone footage by Bryan Bennett
Third Place: Traci Westcott
UNTITLED – Seth Faergolzia, Rochester musician, and an artist has a unique approach to art-making. He sees music visually and wants to share that with his followers. He describes himself as energetic, weird, and unusual and likes to surprise people with his work. One of his latest projects includes looping sounds, creating a choir out of just his voice, whilst painting his reaction to the music he is creating. His energy is contagious, and approach to his art is definitely worth seeing. Understanding different lifestyles and approaches led me to this character besides just the pure curiosity of his work. Encouraging diversity, art, and music as well as supporting local artists and musicians.
Honorable Mention: Joseph Ressler
MY BROTHER BLAKE – As a twin, it is hard to find your individual identity, but for my twin brother Blake, it is even harder. I document his journey through mental illness, drug addiction, and gender transition in one tumultuous year.
Last Updated: March 25, 2018 by ritnppa
Category: Multimedia
Congratulations to the winners of the multimedia category! Boris Shirman won first place, Brittainy Newman won second place, Traci Westcott won third place and Joseph Ressler won honorable mention. Congratulations to all!
First Place: Boris Shirman
FLOATING ON ICE – Special Olympics figure skater Cori Piels developed her independence with the help of her sister Leah and her mother Karalee. Cori has been able to finish college and is now living independently. Working with the Special Olympics, Cori is an advocate for people with intellectual disabilities, speaking out and promoting the message that everyone can use a helping hand from time to time.
Roles in collaboration with Kendra Murphy
Second Place: Brittainy Newman
THE LOVE SHACK – Nancy B.B. Meyer is a firm believer that animals are angels. Meyer has been adopting and helping to place animals from shelters for over 30 years. From dogs and cats to snakes, goats, and pigs, Meyer has been able to find a home for every animal brought to her attention. And she’s never given up on an animal because it’s old or sick or has been abused.
Additional drone footage by Bryan Bennett
Third Place: Traci Westcott
UNTITLED – Seth Faergolzia, Rochester musician, and an artist has a unique approach to art-making. He sees music visually and wants to share that with his followers. He describes himself as energetic, weird, and unusual and likes to surprise people with his work. One of his latest projects includes looping sounds, creating a choir out of just his voice, whilst painting his reaction to the music he is creating. His energy is contagious, and approach to his art is definitely worth seeing. Understanding different lifestyles and approaches led me to this character besides just the pure curiosity of his work. Encouraging diversity, art, and music as well as supporting local artists and musicians.
Honorable Mention: Joseph Ressler
MY BROTHER BLAKE – As a twin, it is hard to find your individual identity, but for my twin brother Blake, it is even harder. I document his journey through mental illness, drug addiction, and gender transition in one tumultuous year.
Category: 2018 What We Do