08/10/2026
Congratulations to all of the winners!
Best Writer - JUSTIN DUGGAN
"A Different Palate"
Best Actor - MAKENNA SEARS
"Hannah" in Hot Chai With Honey
Best Documentary Tier I - TO THE GRAVE
directed by Wesley Knights, Chase Wayland, Ava Farhat
Best Documentary Tier II - THERE'S NO PLANET B!
directed by Katy Coakley
Best Animation Tier I - UNSTOPPABLE: STAR POWER
directed by Jonathan Sturgess
Best Animation Tier II - PENGUIN WITH A SWORD
directed by Olivia Nendick
Best Short Film Tier I - THE LOOP
directed by Asher Dennis, Diego Mora
Best Short Film Tier II - STRAWBERRY MILKSHAKE
directed by Jillian Green
City of Peoria Illinois - Government Columbia College Chicago Lane Tech College Prep
