Inkwell Awards

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The Inkwell Award, sometimes shortened to the Inkwells, is a trophy given in the field of inking in American comic books. Its mission statement is "To promote and educate about the craft of comic book inking and to show recognition for ink artists."[1]

Inkwell Award
Awarded forExcellence in comic book inking
CountryUnited States
Presented byThe Inkwell Awards Committee
First awardedJuly, 2008
Websitehttp://www.inkwellawards.com/

History edit

In January 2008, Bob Almond proposed the idea of an award to recognize the contributions of comic book inkers.[2] Founding members were artists Tim Townsend, Jim Tournas, Bill Nichols, and writer Daniel Best,[3] with artist Adam Hughes and DC Comics editor Mike Marts lending support.[4]

The Hall of Fame Award was named in honor of veteran comic book inker Joe Sinnott.[2]

In remembrance of artist Dave Simons,[5] the Dave Simons Inkwell Memorial Scholarship was established, a $1,000 award granted annually to a student attending the Joe Kubert School of Cartoon and Graphic Art.[6]

Wizard Entertainment sponsored the first live Inkwell Awards Presentation at The New England Comic Con on October 1–3, 2010.[7] In 2011, Heroes Convention took up the position of host show for the annual live presentation ceremony.[8]

In 2019, the Inkwells moved to the Great Philadelphia Comic Con! in Oaks, Pennsylvania.[9][10][11]

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, live awards presentations were suspended from 2020 on.[12][13]

Funding edit

The Inkwell Awards are funded via donations.[14] In 2010, funds were raised via a book produced by Jimmy Tournas at the Boston Comic Con.[15]

Award winners edit

MVP Award edit

The Call of Duty Award edit

Favorite Finisher / Embellisher edit

Most-Prolific Inker edit

Favorite Inker edit

Favorite ink artists over the pencil work of another artist from award year cover-dated, interior, American comic book material.

Most-Adaptable Inker
Ink artist "showing ink style versatility" in award year interior, cover-dated, American comic book material.

Props Award edit

Ink artists "deserving of more attention" for their work from award year interior cover-dated American comic book material.

The "SPAMI" Award (Small Press and Mainstream-Independent) edit

Favorite Small Press And Mainstream-Independent award year interior, cover-dated, American comic book ink work over another pencil artist (Non-Marvel or DC work).

The All-in-One Award edit

Artists known for inking their own pencil work in award year interior, cover-dated, American comic book material.

Special Recognition Award edit

The Special Recognition Award AKA the Stacey Aragon Special Recognition Award in honor of the Inkwells supporter "who passed after a decade-long battle with cancer".[25]

The Joe Sinnott Hall of Fame Award edit

A hall of fame designation for an inking career in American comic books (lifetime achievement, 25 years minimum; two winners chosen annually).

Above & Beyond Award edit

In celebration of the 10th anniversary in 2018, Almond created this award for organization members or non-members who have made "special efforts".

  • 2018 Hailey Skaza-Gagne,[47] for her fundraising and event contributions as the longest-running Ms. Inkwell spokesperson; Robert Haines, for his 10 consecutive years on the Inkwell Nomination Committee; Mark Sinnott, for his work as Senior Inkwell Contributor for a decade, as liaison between the Inkwell Awards and his father, Joe Sinnott, and for his work in fundraising for the Inkwells.[27]
  • 2019 Michael Hoskin, the second member to annually serve on the Inkwell Awards nomination committee; Shelton Drum, organizer/promoter of Heroes Con, the show to host the Inkwell Awards ceremonies from 2011 to 2018.
  • 2020—none[31]
  • 2021 Bob Bretall and Johnny B. Gerardy,[32][33] for ten years of Nomination Committee service.
  • 2022 Michele Witchipoo[34][35] for ten years of Nomination Committee service.
  • 2023 Rik Offenberger and Tony Parker, for ten years of Nomination Committee service; Keith Williams for outstanding involvement in the Joe Sinnott Inking and Tribute Challenges; and Ray Burke, for prolific, versatile performance to the Inkwells.[48][49]

Ambassadors edit

The position of ambassador recognizes creators for their support for the Inkwell Awards. Unless noted otherwise, all ambassadors continue to hold this position.[50]

Special Ambassadors edit

Ambassadors edit

These supporting artists who help advocate for inkers are called ambassadors.[62]

Guests of honor and keynote speakers edit

At many of the live ceremonies, notable comic book creators were invited as guests of honor and keynote speakers.

Contributors edit

Artist Dan Panosian designed the Inkwell Awards logo. Randy Green designed the Ms. Inkwell spokesperson costume.[82]

References edit

  1. ^ [1] Inkwell Awards Homepage
  2. ^ a b "CBGXtra Forum, The Ticker". CBGXtra.com. Archived from the original on February 26, 2008. Retrieved 2009-10-22.
  3. ^ Daniel Best & James Tournas. "The Inkwell Awards". The Inkwell Awards. Archived from the original on 2009-09-13. Retrieved 2009-08-20.
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  6. ^ "Inkwell Awards Forum - Nathan Massengill and The Dave Simons Scholarship". Inkwellawards.proboards.com. Retrieved 2009-08-20.
  7. ^ "Wizard Entertainment press release on October 2010 New England Comic Con". wizardworld.com. Archived from the original on 2010-02-20. Retrieved 2010-04-03.
  8. ^ "Inkwell Ballot Goes LIVE w/ a SITE RELAUNCH on April 1st! Awards Ceremony at Heroes Con in June!". 21 February 2017.
  9. ^ "Inkwell Awards: Changing Host Show to the Great Philadelphia Comic Con!". inkwellawards.com. 18 November 2018.
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  20. ^ a b c d e f Inkwell Awards 2012 Winners
  21. ^ a b c d e f Inkwell Awards 2013 Winners
  22. ^ a b c d e f Inkwell Awards 2014 Winners
  23. ^ a b c d e f g Inkwell Awards 2015 Winners
  24. ^ a b c d e f g Inkwell Awards 2016 Winners
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  30. ^ a b c d e f GamesRadar+ 2020 Inkwell Award Winners
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  32. ^ a b c d e f g h 2021 Inkwell Awards Voting Results
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  37. ^ a b c d e Comics for Sinners Inkwell Awards 2023 Winners
  38. ^ a b c d e Inkwell Awards Announce Winners for 2023
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  40. ^ YouTube - Arthur Thibert - Heroes Convention 2011
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  42. ^ a b "Major Spoilers - Frazetta and Shores announced as Inkwell Awards’ 2023 Lifetime Achievement
  43. ^ a b "Pop Culture Podium - Frazetta & Shores Win Inkwell Lifetime Achievement Award"
  44. ^ a b "First Comics News - Inkwell Awards’ 2023 Lifetime Achievement Winners Announced"
  45. ^ YouTube - Kevin Nowlan - Heroes Convention 2011
  46. ^ YouTube - J. David Spurlock - Heroes Convention 2011 - Posthumous acceptance on behalf of Wally Wood
  47. ^ Hailey Skaza-Gagne
  48. ^ First Comics News - INKBLOTS: Inkwell Awards celebrates four ABOVE & BEYOND community volunteers
  49. ^ Bob's Blog: Inkwell Awards celebrates four ABOVE & BEYOND community volunteers
  50. ^ a b Ambassadors - Inkwell Awards Official Site
  51. ^ Inkwell Awards Celebrates Milestone 10th Season
  52. ^ a b First Comics News - Inkwell Awards Adds New Special Ambassadors
  53. ^ a b Inkwell Awards Launches 11th Season with New Special Ambassadors Rags Morales, Dan Parsons
  54. ^ First Comic News - Inkwell Awards Adds New Special Ambassadors
  55. ^ First Comics News - Inkwell Awards Adds Dan DiDio as Special Ambassador
  56. ^ Inkwell Awards Adds Dan DiDio As Special Ambassador
  57. ^ Comicbook.com - DC Comics Dan DiDio Named Inkwell Awards Special Ambassador
  58. ^ Comics for Sinners - Dan DiDio Added As Inkwell Awards Special Ambassador
  59. ^ JournaFeed - Former DC Publisher Dan DiDio Named Inkwell Awards Special Ambassador
  60. ^ Comic Crusaders - Dan DiDio Added as Inkwell Awards Special Ambassador
  61. ^ Erudit - Former DC Editor Dan DiDio Named Special Inkwell Awards Ambassador
  62. ^ a b Inkwell Award Ambassadors
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  64. ^ "First Comics News Press Release - Rich Buckler named Inkwell Awards Ambassador". Archived from the original on 2016-03-19. Retrieved 2016-07-15.
  65. ^ The Joe Shuster Awards: Congratulations to Francis Manapul and the other winners of the 2011 Inkwell Awards
  66. ^ Inkwell Awards at 2011 HeroesCon
  67. ^ "She Never Slept: The 2012 Inkwell Awards". Archived from the original on 2016-09-13. Retrieved 2016-09-02.
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  69. ^ YouTube - Inkwell Awards 2012 Ceremony, Bob McLeod, Keynote Speaker (Speech)
  70. ^ "She Never Slept: 2013 Inkwell Awards". Archived from the original on 2016-09-13. Retrieved 2016-09-02.
  71. ^ Inkwell Awards: 2013 Inkwell Awards Celebrate Inkers at 3rd Annual HeroesCon Awards Ceremony
  72. ^ YouTube - Inkwell Awards 2013 Ceremony, Jimmy Palmiotti, Keynote Speaker
  73. ^ Everyone's Wrong and I'm Right (The Blog of Clifford Meth): Inkwell Awards 2014 Winners and Hall Of Fame
  74. ^ Inkwell Awards: Bill Sienkiewicz is Guest of Honor at 2014 HeroesCon Awards Ceremony
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  79. ^ Inkwell Awards 2016 Post-Show Video and Transcript
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  81. ^ Inkwell Awards 2019 Voting Results and Ceremony
  82. ^ "Inkwell Awards debut Ms. Inkwell". Inkwellawards.proboards.com. Retrieved 2010-04-03.

External links edit

  • Comic Art Fans Gallery
  • Inkwell Awards on Facebook
  • Inkwell Awards Twitter