Dash of Inspiration: 2020 Founders’ Choice Awards.
1. Best New Artist: Sabina Kovacheva of SABIVO Designs

Honorable Mentions Best New Artist:
Amanda McDonough of Paper Yay

and Cynthia Shatzel of Cynthia’s Art Designs

Honorable Mentions Best Overall New Card:
Betsy Bush of Dragonfire Graphics – PID 1606850
and Sandra Rose Designs – PID 1583424
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3. Hottest Seller – CHRISTMAS:
Doreen Erhardt of SalonOfArt – PID 1643332
Honorable Mentions CHRISTMAS Hottest Seller:
Michelle Lanoue of Illustrations by Michelle – PID 1654418
and Mindy Pierce – PID 1641868
3a. Hottest Seller – CHINESE NEW YEAR:
Doreen Erhardt of Salon Of Art – PID 1655578
Honorable Mentions CHINESE NEW YEAR Hottest Seller:
Teri Nelson Kuster of Che Bella Nota – PID 1631938
and Tanya Hall of Moonlake Greetings – PID 1647954
3b. Hottest Seller – BIRTHDAY:
Sharon Dominick Photography – PID 1606092
Honorable Mentions BIRTHDAY Hottest Seller:
Sharon Dominick Photography – PID 1606764
and Mike Baldwin of Cornered – PID 1619538
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4. Best Custom Front (Text):
Annie Lang of Annie Thing’s Possible – PID 1654068
Honorable Mention Best Custom Front (Text):
Teri Nelson Kuster of Che Bella Nota – PID 1607434
and Sharon Dominick Photography – PID 1616652
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5. Best Custom Front (Image):
Mindy Pierce – PID 1595122
Honorable Mention Best Custom Front (Image):
Teri Francis of Squirrel Hugger Greeting Cards – PID 1637246
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6. Best Business Logo/Name: Ramelle Richardson of Eloquence by Ramelle PID 1661672
and Mindy Pierce – PID 1659080
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7. Funniest Card: Pamela Jorgensen of PAMJARTS – PID 1606400
Honorable Mentions Funniest Card:
Sharon Dominick Photography – PID 1606842
and Greetings from Anne – PID 1608834
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8. Most Creative Stock Card Creation (BigStock):
Doreen Erhardt of Exclusive Creations – PID 1629578
Honorable Mention Most Creative Stock Card Creation (BigStock):
Pamela Jorgensen of PAMJARTS – PID 1607394
and Stacia Gorge of Good Things by Gorge – PID 1600176
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9. Rising Star:
Cynthia Shatzel – PID 1655706
Honorable Mention Rising Star:
SABIVO Design – PID 1628468
and Carol Kearns – PID 1607722
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10. Custom Request – Nailed it:
Cisillia Tay – PID 1599676
Honorable Mentions Custom Request – Nailed it:
Alda Monteschio of Heart Tugs – PID 1629032
and Cards by Gail Pepin – PID 1650618
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11. Best Uncommon Card:
Teri Nelson Kuster of Che Bella Nota – PID 1611190
Honorable Mention best Uncommon Card:
Kate Taylor – PID 1611504
and Joy Ellaga of Creating with Joy – PID 1616408
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12. Best Design Challenge Submission:
Sharon Dominick Photography – PID 1657904
Honorable Mention Best Design Challenge Submission:
Simply Put by Robin – PID 1608578
and Liz Van Steenburgh of Starstock Greetings – PID 1598400
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13. Simply Clever:
Greetings by Anne – PID 1606408
Honorable Mention Simply Clever:
Kathleen Johnson of Encouragers for Christ – PID 1610332
and Stephanie Laird – PID 1608180
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14. Reviewers’ Choice:
Fiona, Reviewer #825 – Joyce Geleynse of JoyfulArt Cards – PID 1658192
Ella, Reviewer #758 – Colleen Kong-Savage of Konga Line – PID 1641880
Mackenzie, Reviewer #528 –Nancy Mink – PID 1636422
Desiree, Reviewer #121 – Christie Black Creations from the Heart – PID 1653948
Phoebe, Reviewer #443 – M. M. Anderson Art – PID 1663764
John, Reviewer #233 – Mindy Pierce – PID 1641868
Catherine, Reviewer #871 – Christine Quimby Art – PID 1662694
Victor, Reviewer #992 – Ron Magnes – PID 1641216
Sue, Reviewer #120 – Cher Jiang – PID 1658182
Jessica Renee, Reviewer #937 – Randy Burns – PID 1621834
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So there you have it, a true reflection of 2020 chronicling the ups and downs of the year. Your creative works continue to exceed shoppers’ expectations and chronicle the landscape of their lives. Thank you to our amazing community of artists for your endless creativity, support, and your resilience during a very challenging year once again making Greeting Card Universe the go to site for Any Card Imaginable.
Mindy
GCU Community Manager
Thank you so much for the honorable mention! With so many talented artists in the GCU community, it is truly an honor to be chosen. Much appreciated!
Congratulations to everyone!!
Thank you so much! I just love being part of Greeting Card Universe! ❤ Congrats to all of the amazing artist here!
Congratulations to all of you artists! Such wonderful company to share the light with! Thank you Team GCU!
Congratulations to all, such great cards! And thank you for giving Madge an award, she is delighted and will be demanding diva status soon.
Thank you to GCU!
Many thanks to Phoebe, Reviewer #443 for choosing my cardinal thinking of you card! I’m a little late seeing these and offering congratulations to all of the other talented designers.