Scholarship Competition Winners

2025

Best of Sewing

Aileen Carral, El Paso Community College

Black Tie/ Bridal

1st, Dania Badawai, El Centro Dallas College
2nd, Giovonna Garza, Texas Woman’s University
3rd, Zoe Howell, Baylor University

Cocktail Party

1st place, Hanna Kleman, Stephens College
2nd place, Landyn Williams, Baylor University
3rd place, Tanya Griebe, Wade College

Daywear/ Streetwear

1st place, Jared Elian Venegas, El Paso Community College
2nd place, Marc Rangel, Houston Community College
3rd place, Emilie Guy, Baylor University

Denimwear

1st place, Julia Nguyen, Texas Woman’s University
2nd place, Julia League, Stephens College
3rd place, Luis Sanchez, Houston Community College

Director’s Choice

Molly Roberts, Baylor University

Fashion Excellence

Estefania Espindola, Houston Community College

Night of Stars

Emily Herrera, Houston College

PAA

Claire Johnson, Stephens College

Sustainability

1st place, Bailey Reber, Houston Community College
2nd place, Andre Luis Silvia Borges, Houston Community College

2024

Ashley Longshore Creativity Award

Dania Badawi

El Centro Dallas College

Fashion Excellence Award

Kuteka Hill

Houston Community College

Director’s Choice

Alaysia Richardson

Texas Tech University

Apparel Sustainability

1st Place

Bailey Reber

Houston Community College

Emily Rosilier
Texas Tech University
2nd Place
Will Griffith
Texas Tech University
3rd Place

Daywear / Streetwear

1st Place

Madison Burns

University of North Texas

Jenna Henderson
Texas Tech University
2nd Place
Makayla Badillo
Baylor University
3rd Place

Cocktail / Party

1st Place

Maria Hammond

Houston Community College

Tanya Griebe
Wade College
2nd Place
Tanya Griebe
Wade College
2nd Place
Megan Darling
Baylor University
3rd Place
Megan Darling
Baylor University
3rd Place

Black Tie/ Bridal

1st Place

Daniel Rodriguez

El Paso Community College

Alyssa Perla
Houston Community College
2nd Place
Joseph Haddican
Houston Community College
3rd Place

Best of Sewing Winners

Faith Varghese

Dallas El Centro College

Madelynne Cordon

Baylor University

Krista Danicki

Texas Tech University

Ferrah Internship

Addyson Ford

Texas Tech University

FERRAH INTERNSHIP WINNER
Addyson Ford
Texas Tech University
FERRAH INTERNSHIP WINNER
Addyson Ford
Texas Tech University

2023

Paris American Academy Couture Award

Trang Mai

University of North Texas

Fashion Excellence Award

Maria Hammond

Houston Community College

Director’s Choice

Kailey Itri

Texas Tech University

Apparel Sustainability

1st Place

Hannah Trostle

Texas Tech University

Cecilie Nielsen
Texas Tech University
2nd Place
Cecilie Nielsen
Texas Tech University
2nd Place
Jessica Bucek
Texas Tech University
3rd Place
Jessica Bucek
Texas Tech University
3rd Place

Daywear / Streetwear

1st Place

Johnathan De La Cruz

University of North Texas

Adoria Butler
The Art Institute of Dallas
2nd Place
Adoria Butler
The Art Institute of Dallas
2nd Place
Alvin Alan Ramirez Riojas
Houston Community College
3rd Place
Alvin Alan Ramirez Riojas
Houston Community College
3rd Place

Cocktail / Party

1st Place

Gracie Speer

Baylor University

2nd Place Keeley Makayla Seim University of North Texas
Keeley Makayla Seim
University of North Texas
2nd Place
Keeley Makayla Seim
University of North Texas
2nd Place
Marian Magdaniel
Houston Community College
3rd Place
Marian Magdaniel
Houston Community College
3rd Place

Black Tie/ Bridal

1st Place

Hong Campos

Houston Community College

Lily Flandorfer
University of North Texas
2nd Place
Lily Flandorfer
University of North Texas
2nd Place
Jillian Hackett
Texas Tech University
3rd Place
Jillian Hackett
Texas Tech University
3rd Place

Best of Sewing Winners

Sebastian Gonzalez
El Paso Community College
Sebastian Gonzalez
El Paso Community College
Shakira Johnson
Dallas College/El Centro Campus
Shakira Johnson
Dallas College/El Centro Campus
Vy Luu
University of North Texas
Vy Luu
University of North Texas

Apprenticeships

Emily Rosilier
Texas Tech University
Ferrah
Emily Rosilier
Texas Tech University
Ferrah
Hannah Trostle
Texas Tech University
Ferrah
Hannah Trostle
Texas Tech University
Ferrah
Johnathan De La Cruz
University of North Texas
Finley Shirts
Johnathan De La Cruz
University of North Texas
Finley Shirts

Apparel Honorable Mentions

Digital Sustainability 3D Collection

1st Place

Conner Orgill

Missouri State University

2nd Place

Britney Spangenberg

Missouri State University

Digital Fashion Portfolio

1st Place

Pumudu Welikanna

Oklahoma State University

2nd Place

Ashley Tam

Houston Community College

Digital Merchandising and Store Planning

1st Place

Emma Stewart

Oklahoma State University

2nd Place

Carissa Finley

Oklahoma State University

2022

Bridal / Evening / Long Gown

1st Place

Monserrath Santillana

University of North Texas

1st Place
Monserrath Santillana
University of North Texas
1st Place
Monserrath Santillana
University of North Texas
2nd Place
Lily Flandorfer
University of North Texas
2nd Place
Lily Flandorfer
University of North Texas
3rd Place
Maria Hammond
Houston Community College
3rd Place
Maria Hammond
Houston Community College

Little Black Dress / Cocktail

1st Place

Gerrardo Guerrero Jr.

Dallas College – El Centro

1st Place
Gerrardo Guerrero Jr
Dallas College El Centro
1st Place
Gerrardo Guerrero Jr
Dallas College El Centro
2nd Place
Que-Aunna Henderson
University of North Texas
2nd Place
Que-Aunna Henderson
University of North Texas
3rd Place
Alyssa Perla
Houston Community College
3rd Place
Alyssa Perla
Houston Community College

Men’s and Women’s Sportswear

1st Place

Kennedy Smith

Texas Tech University

1st Place
Kennedy Smith
Texas Tech University
1st Place
Kennedy Smith
Texas Tech University
2nd Place
Kaelyn Beckom
University of North Texas
2nd Place
Kaelyn Beckom
University of North Texas
3rd Place
Graciela Valenzuela
University of North Texas
3rd Place
Graciela Valenzuela
University of North Texas

Apparel Sustainability

Francene Foster

Dallas College- El Centro

APPAREL SUSTAINABILITY WINNER
Francene Foster
Dallas College – El Centro
APPAREL SUSTAINABILITY WINNER
Francene Foster
Dallas College – El Centro

Best of Sewing

John Paul Torres

Houston Community College

BEST OF SEWING WINNER
John Paul Torres
Houston Community College
BEST OF SEWING WINNER
John Paul Torres
Houston Community College

Ferrah Internship

Ava Weissgarber

University of North Texas

FERRAH INTERNSHIP WINNER
Ava Weissgarber
University of North Texas
FERRAH INTERNSHIP WINNER
Ava Weissgarber
University of North Texas

Director’s Choice

Hannah Trostle

Texas Tech University

DIRECTOR’S CHOICE WINNER
Hannah Trostle
Texas Tech University
DIRECTOR’S CHOICE WINNER
Hannah Trostle
Texas Tech University

Fashion Excellence Winner

Happiness Akinola

Houston Community College

FASHION EXCELLENCE WINNER
Happiness Akinola
Houston Community College
FASHION EXCELLENCE WINNER
Happiness Akinola
Houston Community College
FASHION EXCELLENCE WINNER
Happiness Akinola
Houston Community College
FASHION EXCELLENCE WINNER
Happiness Akinola
Houston Community College
FASHION EXCELLENCE WINNER
Happiness Akinola
Houston Community College
FASHION EXCELLENCE WINNER
Happiness Akinola
Houston Community College

Paris American Academy Couture Award Winner

Uyen Nguyen

University of North Texas

PAA COUTURE WINNER
Uyen Nguyen
University of North Texas
PAA COUTURE WINNER
Uyen Nguyen
University of North Texas
PAA COUTURE WINNER
Uyen Nguyen
University of North Texas
PAA COUTURE WINNER
Uyen Nguyen
University of North Texas
PAA COUTURE WINNER
Uyen Nguyen
University of North Texas
PAA COUTURE WINNER
Uyen Nguyen
University of North Texas
PAA COUTURE WINNER
Uyen Nguyen
University of North Texas
PAA COUTURE WINNER
Uyen Nguyen
University of North Texas
Honorable Mentions
Ferrah Internship Finalist
Abby Spicer
Baylor University
Ferrah Internship Finalist
Abby Spicer
Baylor University
Ferrah Internship Finalist
Britni Blank
University of North Texas
Ferrah Internship Finalist
Britni Blank
University of North Texas
Alondra Guardiola
University of North Texas
Alondra Guardiola
University of North Texas
Britni Blank
University of North Texas
Britni Blank
University of North Texas
Crystal Jordan
University of North Texas
Crystal Jordan
University of North Texas
Gerrardo Guerrero
Dallas College – El Centro
Gerrardo Guerrero
Dallas College – El Centro
Graciela Valenzuela
University of North Texas
Graciela Valenzuela
University of North Texas
Graciela Valenzuela
University of North Texas
John Paul Torres
Houston Community College
John Paul Torres
Houston Community College
Kaelyn Beckcom
University of North Texas
Kaelyn Beckcom
University of North Texas
Konika Batra
Dallas College – El Centro
Konika Batra
Dallas College – El Centro
Laurence Wei
Dallas College – El Centro
Laurence Wei
Dallas College – El Centro
Ramzie Samhouri
University of North Texas
Ramzie Samhouri
University of North Texas

Ava Weissgarber
University of North Texas
Ava Weissgarber
University of North Texas

Digital Merchandising

Store Planning and Design

1st Place

Klinton Norris

Wade College

Store Planning and Design

2nd Place

Jennifer Avila

Texas Woman’s University

Fashion Portfolio

1st Place

Chandler Henderson

Oklahoma State University

Fashion Portfolio

1st Place

Brandon Nguyen

Houston Community College

2021

Bridal/Evening/Cocktail

1st place         

Sophie Astronoto
University of North Texas

1st place Name: Sophie Astronoto School: University of North Texas
1st place         
Name: Sophie Astronoto
School: University of North Texas
1st place         
Name: Sophie Astronoto
School: University of North Texas
2nd place         
Name: Reyna Ortega
School: Houston Community College
2nd place         
Name: Reyna Ortega
School: Houston Community College
3rd place       
Name:  Marina Gadelkarim
School:  Houston Community College
3rd place       
Name:  Marina Gadelkarim
School:  Houston Community College

Sportswear – Men’s and Women’s

1st place

Gerardo Guerrero Jr.
Dallas College – El Centro

1st place         
Name: Gerardo Guerrero Jr.
School:  Dallas College – El Centro
1st place         
Name: Gerardo Guerrero Jr.
School:  Dallas College – El Centro
2nd place         
Name:  Kaelyn Blayne Odom
School:  Texas Tech
2nd place         
Name:  Kaelyn Blayne Odom
School:  Texas Tech
3rd place        
Name:  Estefania Espindola
School:  Houston Community College
3rd place        
Name:  Estefania Espindola
School:  Houston Community College

Apparel Sustainability

Brandon Nguyen
Houston Community College

APPAREL SUSTAINABILITY WINNER
Name:  Brandon Nguyen
School:  Houston Community College
APPAREL SUSTAINABILITY WINNER
Name:  Brandon Nguyen
School:  Houston Community College

Digital Merchandising Sustainability

Thuy Phan
Houston Community College

Best of Sewing 1

Melissa Rosales
Texas Tech

BEST OF SEWING #1 WINNER
Name:  Melissa Rosales
School:  Texas Tech
BEST OF SEWING #1 WINNER
Name:  Melissa Rosales
School:  Texas Tech

Best of Sewing 2

Rafael Romero
Dallas College – El Centro

BEST OF SEWING #2 WINNER
Name:  Rafael Romero
School:  Dallas College – El Centro
BEST OF SEWING #2 WINNER
Name:  Rafael Romero
School:  Dallas College – El Centro

Director’s Choice

Regina Vigil
Houston Community College

DIRECTORS CHOICE WINNER
Name:    Regina Vigil
School:  Houston Community College
DIRECTORS CHOICE WINNER
Name:    Regina Vigil
School:  Houston Community College

Fashion Excellence

Hailey Gray
Baylor University

FASHION EXCELLENCE WINNER
Name:  Hailey Gray
School:  Baylor University
FASHION EXCELLENCE WINNER
Name:  Hailey Gray
School:  Baylor University

Ferrah Apprenticeship

1st place        Carlea Badolian
Missouri State University

2021 FGI Gallery
1st place       
Name:  Carlea Badolian
School:  Missouri State University
2nd place  
Name:  Kennedy Smith
School:  Texas Tech
2nd place  
Name:  Kennedy Smith
School:  Texas Tech

Digital Merchandising Store Planning and Design

1st place : Reborn        

Katelyn Allen
Oklahoma State University

2nd place: Double Take         

Moriah Joy Moody
Oklahoma State University

Digital Merchandising Fashion Portfolio

1st place : Daring Femininity        

Eliza Dembinski
Oklahoma State University

2nd place: I am, I am, I am         

Kendall Minaldi
Oklahoma State University

Honorable Mention Garments

Chunta Scott
Dallas College – El Centro Campus Evening/Bridal/Cocktail
Happiness Akinola
Houston Community College
 Sustainability
Suzanna Tanksley
 University of North Texas
Evening/Bridal/Cocktail
Kristian Castro
University of North
Evening/Bridal/Cocktail
Monica Martinez
University of North
Evening/Bridal/Cocktail
Happiness Akinola
Houston Community College
Evening/Bridal/Cocktail
Melissa Rosales
Texas Tech
Evening/Bridal/Cocktail

2020

Competition Garments

2019

Danny Campbell Photography
Danny Campbell Photography
Danny Campbell Photography
Danny Campbell Photography
Danny Campbell Photography
Danny Campbell Photography
Danny Campbell Photography
Danny Campbell Photography
Danny Campbell Photography
Danny Campbell Photography
Danny Campbell Photography
Danny Campbell Photography

2018

2017

2016

Grand Prize Winner

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