Announcing the Special Prize Winners of our A Year of Celebrations Specialty Holiday Challenge!
Out of the Box Award
For the most design-forward, risk-taking Specialty Holiday card that you would only find at Minted, personally selected by Mariam Naficy, Minted Founder and CEO.
$1,000
Winner: Kwanzaa Organic Lines by fatfatin
Runner Up: Year of Rabbit by Vivian Yiwing, and Beauty by Ghia Designs
Heri Za Kwanzaa Award
For the design that best celebrates Kwanzaa.
$500 and a box of pralines
Winner: Kwanzaa Corn by Corinne Malesic
Runner Up: Playful Letters Kwanzaa by Élan Studio, and Kwanza Frame by Baumbirdy
Eid Mubarak Award
For the best design that celebrates Eid al-Fitr.
$500 and a box of dates
Winner: geometrical stars by Sumak Studio
Runner Up: Eid Tile by Brooke Chandler, and Magic Moon by Becky Nimoy
Diwali in Color Award
For the best design that celebrates the vivid colors of Diwali.
$500 and a set of candles
Winner: Rangoli arch by Creo Study
Runner Up: Peacock by Morgan Kendall, Painterly Frame by Laura Hankins, and Diwali celebration by Susanne Kasielke
Kwanzaa Non-Photo Award
For the non-photo design that best celebrates Kwanzaa.
$350
Winner: Botanical Kinara by Randi Cirelli
Runner Up: Abstract Kente by Heather Schertzer
Imagery of Eid Award
For the best design that features imagery that capture the spirit of Eid al-Fitr.
$350
Winner: Eid Moon Photo by Becky Nimoy
Runner Up: Farolas by Tamara Hilje, and Festive Shapes by Inkblot Design
Diwali Foil Award
For the best foil-pressed design that celebrates Diwali.
$350
Winner: lotus by Kamala Nahas
Runner Up: Sparkling Mandala by Jackie Crawford, and Diwali Stripes by Baumbirdy
Year of the Rabbit Award
For the best design that celebrates the Chinese Lunar New Year and features the animal of 2023 – the rabbit.
$250 and a mooncake cookbook
Winner: Lanterns & Rabbits by Penny Eversole
Runner Up: Lunar Year by Maria Alou, and Bunny Blossom by Adelyn T.
Imagery of Rosh Hashanah Award
For the best design that celebrates Rosh Hashanah and features imagery that define the New Year in the Jewish tradition.
$250
Winner: Painted Pomegranate by Emily Sabol Goss
Runner Up: Sweet Year by Pati Cascino, and luxe pomegranate by Grae
Give Thanks Award
For the non-photo design that best captures the sentiment of Thanksgiving.
$150
Winner: Thankful for you by Alethea and Ruth
Happy Hanukkah Award
For the design that best celebrates Hanukkah.
$150
Winner: Floral Arch by Orasie
Runner Up: Hanukkah Star by Robert and Stella, and Hebrew Shalom by Ana de Sousa
Lunar New Year Foil Award
For the foil-pressed design that best celebrates the Chinese New Year.
$150
Winner: traditions by Sejal Banker
Runner Up: Lucky Red Year by Nam Bourassa, and New Year Lantern by Corinne Malesic
Trick or Treat Award
For the best non-photo design that captures the spirit of Halloween.
$150
Winner: Wishing you good spirits | Halloween by Jenny Alvarado
Runner Up: Halloween House by Becky Nimoy, and BOO! by Megan Cash
Easter Blessings Award
For the best religious Easter design.
$150
Winner: Risen by Robert and Stella
Runner Up: Truly He is Risen by Lea Delaveris, and Easter Rainbow by Maria Alou