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The Ambassasdoll(®) Awards™
"and the Doll goes to™ . . .
Atlanta, Georgia – August 1, 2017
The Black Doll Affair(®)
and Dana Hill (Mama Doll), Founder and Creator of
The Black Doll Affair,
are excited to announce its first ever doll industry award ceremonies!
The Ambassadoll(®) Award is an accolade presented by The Black Doll Affair to recognize outstanding achievement in the living & toy doll industry. Like the similarly styled Grammys (for music), Emmys (for television), Academy Awards (for film), and Tonys (for theatre), The Ambassadoll Awards will showcase the efforts of an ethnically & culturally rich talent group in the doll industry - both in the United States and abroad. There is no nomination process, at least not publicly. Industry fans and professionals can nominate others and/or themselves by sending an email to: awards@ambassadolls.com Nominations will be reviewed and considered, but not advertised, nor counted as ballots or votes. Privately, the list of nominees will be narrowed down by a committee put together by Mama Doll and winners will be selected by Mama Doll.
Via Instagram @ambassadolls and Twitter @ambassadoll, winners will be announced and celebrated until the end of 2017. All winners will be invited to the very glam and utterly dolling inaugural Ambassadoll Awards red carpet ceremonies in Atlanta, GA. June 8 -10 2018. A Winners Circle parting brunch will take place Sunday, June 10th, which is World Doll Day. Continue to check this page for event details (hotel, time show location, etc.) updates.
Statement from Mama Doll:
"I'm thrilled to expand my Ambassadoll brand to include our Porcelain Pals (the non-black members and supporters of The Black Doll Affair). After ten years of witnessing my living Dolls change the world in the most dolling and "pretty...philanthropic" ways; having partnered with so many unsung talented doll industry professionals (collectors, designers, bloggers, photographers, toy store owners, publications, etc,) from diverse ethnic backgrounds; I have realized a need in our industry for an awards show of this type that pays homage to those behaving dolling - like my Black Dolls AND those literally designing the landscape of our field. As The Black Doll Affair turns ten years old on December 17th, I know this is the next adventure towards our dolling legacy. Plus, our industry needs something fun to do - Dolls have more fun!" - Mama Doll
In the spirit of the kickoff announcement of The Doll Awards™
, Mama Doll hereby recognizes her favorite legend in the Doll industry, Barbie™
Doll Photographer & Repaint Artist Leo Christian. At the top of his game, according to Mama Doll, Leo is not only a legend, but he sets the standard for those in his category! "Talent like Leo's is the reason and the essence I created The Doll Awards™", she said. Therefore, it is Mama Doll's honor to recognize Leo Christian as the first-ever recipient of The Doll Award.
"And the (first ever) Ambassadoll goes to™...."
Leo Christian Barbie™ Photographer & Repaint Artist
Hometown: Jakarta Indonesia
Website: www.indonesiasupermodel.weebly.com -
Instagram: http://instagram.com/leochris91 - Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com
Name of the Awards Show:
The Ambassadoll Awards™
Slogan:
"And the Ambassadoll goes to..."
Social Sites:
IG: @ambassadolls
Twitter: @ambassadoll
Website: ambassadolls.com
Email Nominations: awards@ambassadolls.com
Award Appearance:
Annually, we'll select a doll designer to help us design our award and logo
Award Categories: Subject to change
Leo Christian
Outstanding Doll Photography & Repaint Design
Karen Grey
The Black Doll Affair Hall of Famer
This award recognizes members constantly active and engaged for at least 7 years with The Black Dolls and their Affairs. Offline or online, through thick and thin, never taking a break, these members have shown an outstanding commitment in their pretty...philanthropic contribution of time, service and sisterhood.
Robin P. Hickman
Outstanding Doll Diorama Artistry & Photography
Stacey Mcbride-Irby
Visionary Game-Changer Award
Awarded to a game-changing industry professional
Stephen Sumner
Outstanding Doll Designer
Stacelina Monique
Outstanding OOAK Customs
Adrian Villafan-Cordozo, Awardee Haute Doll Magazine
Outstanding Doll Editorial Expose
@Aneky43251
Outstanding Doll Diorama Photography
Lakeida Sprenkle
Outstanding Emotionally Realistic Doll Photography
Carl Roberts
Outstanding Doll Personification Photography
Iris Butterfield
Outstanding 'Single Life as a Doll' Diorama Photography
Aida Legrand
Outstanding 3D Ball Jointed Doll Craftsmanship & Artistry
@MyNaturaldoll
Outstanding Afrocentric Doll Maker
Outstanding Hair on an OOAK Doll
@thatfoxybisssh
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Legacy Award
Awarded for an industry professional's body of work
Outstanding Philanthropist
Awarded to a philanthropist outside of The Black Doll Affair Community
behaving most dolling in their neighborhoods
Outstanding Doll Industry Executive
Outstanding Doll Art Graphic Designer
Outstanding Doll Illustrator
Outstanding Doll Retailer
Awarded to the retailer with the most diverse selection of dolls
Outstanding Baby Doll News Story:
Awarded to a child doing outstanding things in her community.
Outstanding Media Spotlight -
Awarded to a journalist who spotlights a doll industry story
Outstanding Doll Innovation
Outstanding Reborn Artist
Outstanding Doll Website
Outstanding Doll Collection
Outstanding Doll Clothes Designer
Outstanding Doll Maker
Outstanding Doll Clubs
Outstanding Doll Exhibit/Convention
Outstanding Doll Shop: Online & offline
Outstanding Doll Museum
Outstanding Doll Publication
Outstanding Doll Blogger
Outstanding Doll of The Black Doll Affair
Outstanding Charitable Organization in support of the Doll Industry
Outstanding Corporate organization in support of the Doll Industry
Black Doll Affair Member Awards
Outstanding Pretty Appearance
Most likely to be mistaken as a living doll
Outstanding Pretty...Philanthropic Behavior
Most likely to write a check for the cause or show up and be 100% involved.
Outstanding New Member
Outstanding Christmas Ambassadoll
Black Doll Affair Legend
Recognition of members or BDA donor/sponsors who have made an extraordinary & historic gesture towards The Black Doll Affair movement.
Most Fashionable
Most likely to arrive on the red carpet all dolled up!
SUGGEST WE ADD A WINNING CATEGORY:
EMAIL: AWARDS@AMBASSADOLLS.COM
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Send a Nomination: awards@ambassadolls.com