DETROIT, Dec. 17, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- The North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) today announced the winners of its annual high school poster contest held in conjunction with the 2015 edition of the show, which takes place Jan. 17-25 at Cobo Center in Detroit. This year's contest drew 781 entries from 58 schools.
http://naias.com/the-2015-show/contests/poster-contest/2015-poster-contest-winners.aspx
The grand prize, the Chairmen's Award of $1,000, will be presented to Daniel Fullan, a student at the Utica Center for Science and Industry. NAIAS 2015 Chairman, Scott LaRiche, selected the winning entry, which will be printed in the official auto show program.
Established to engage the creative minds of Michigan's future artists, the 27th annual contest recognizes students from throughout the state.
"The caliber of entries speaks volumes about the creative talent in Michigan and its direct application to NAIAS and the global auto industry," said LaRiche. "Nurturing young people is not only critical to their success, but to the industry that will one day be the beneficiary of their talent. We congratulate the winning artists."
Winners also were selected in the following categories and awarded cash prizes:
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The posters were reviewed and judged by the NAIAS 2015 Chairman, a General Motors automotive designer, a College for Creative Studies instructor, and State Farm Insurance representatives. All winning entries are posted on naias.com, and will be on display Jan. 12-25 at the auto show. The 27th Annual High School Poster Contest was open to all Michigan students in grades 10 through 12.
About the North American International Auto Show
Now in its 27th year as an international event, the NAIAS is among the most prestigious auto shows in the world, providing unparalleled access to the automotive products, people and ideas that matter most - up close and in one place. Administered by Executive Director Rod Alberts, the NAIAS is one of the largest media events in North America, and the only auto show in the United States to earn an annual distinguished sanction of the Organisation Internationale des Constructeurs d'Automobiles, the Paris-based alliance of automotive trade associations and manufacturers from around the world.
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