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Sydney G. James, ‘01 Illustration - “The Girl with the D Earring” mural painted on a black wall, a modern Detroit take on Dutch painter Johannes Vermeer’s “Girl With a Pearl Earring.” Yellow rectangle Sydney G. James, ‘01 Illustration

Distinguished Alumni Award

 

College for Creative Studies alumni are makers and creators that communicate dreams, shape our daily interactions with the world around us, and are essential to the cultural advancement of our communities.

The College for Creative Studies’ Distinguished Alumni Award seeks to recognize CCS graduates who best exemplify what it means to be a creative leader. Alumni who have exhibited outstanding professional or artistic achievements, exceptional leadership in their community, a dedication to service, and a commitment to the advancement of artistic education should be considered for this award.

Nominees must be graduates of CCS and show a dedication to using their creative talents to create a positive impact in their personal and professional communities. Nominees must not have won the award previously.  Current members of the CCS Board of Trustees and Alumni Council are not eligible.

 

Nominations are Closed

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Prior Recipients

Sydney James
2024 Distinguished Alumni Award

Sydney James ’01, Illustration

Mario Moore
2023 Distinguished Alumni Award

Mario Moore ’09, Illustration

headshot of alumna Nina Bianchi in front of a grey background
2022 Distinguished Alumni Award

Nina Bianchi ’04 , Communication Design

A profile photograph of alumni Kevin Beasley in an arts studio.
2018 Distinguished Alumni Award

Kevin Beasley ’07, Art Practice (Fine Arts)

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