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2007 DOLLS Awards of Excellence Nominees
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2007 Winners highlighted in Yellow below.
FASHION DOLLS -- Under 12 inches
Tiny Kitty Collier “This Golden Moment” by
Tonner Doll Co.
WINNER 50th Anniversary Cissette by Alexander Doll Co.
FASHION DOLLS --12 inches to 16 inches
 
WINNER Brenda Starr “Cruise on the Nile” sculpt by Sandra Bilotto for Effanbee Doll Co.
Tyler Wentworth “Autumn Gold” by Tonner Doll Co.
Sunflower Violet by J. Douglas James for JDJ International
Unmatched Elegance Amanda Fairchild by Alexander Doll Co.
FASHION DOLLS -- Over 16 inches
 
Tonner American Model Ruby by Tonner Doll Co.
WINNER “Tricky Spot” Chiara Disanti by J. Douglas James for JDJ International
Candy Fashion Starlet Collection by Charisma Brands Studio
Riviera Posh Cissy by Alexander Doll Co.
BABY DOLLS – VINYL, PLASTIC, RESINS, SILICONE -- Artists
Sunday Morning by Kymberli Durden for The Angelkeepers LLC
WINNER Londyn by Michelle Fagan Originals
First Sunday Berenguer by Salvador Berenguer
Hayden by Laura Tuzio-Ross for My World of Babies
Myisha by Olivia Stone for Babies by Olivia
Tommy Asleep by Margaret Mousa Originals
BABY DOLLS – VINYL, PLASTIC, RESINS, SILICONE -- Manufacturers
 
Vanilla by Hildegard Gunzel for PPM Hildegard Gunzel
Peach Blossom by Michelle Fagan for The Ashton-Drake Galleries
Sophia by Regina Swialkowski for Heart and Soul
Moni by Katja Schneider & Ruth Kunz for Heart and Soul
Snuggle Bear Berenguer by Salvador Berenguer for Dolls by Berenguer
WINNER Joshua by Katja Schneider & Ruth Kunz for American Mint
BABY DOLLS – PORCELAIN -- Artists
 
Ella by Monika Peter-Leicht
Claire by Kathy Smith-Fitzpatrick
WINNER Tommy & Tabitha by Margaret Mousa
Joy “Curiosity” by Marnie Panek
BABY DOLLS – PORCELAIN -- Manufacturers
 
WINNER Tranquility by Karen Scott for Marie Osmond Dolls
VINYL, PLASTIC, RESIN DOLLS – Artist: Under 10 inches
 
Cilie by Berdine Creedy
WINNER Pauline by Heidi Plusczok
VINYL, PLASTIC, RESIN DOLLS – Artist: 10 inches to 24 inches
 
Gretka by Zofia & Henry Zawieruszynski
WINNER Mandy by Heidi Plusczok
Princess Berdina by Berdine Creedy
Bilana by Sybille Sauer
VINYL, PLASTIC, RESIN DOLLS – Manufacturer: Under 10 inches
 
Rillie by Berdine Creedy
WINNER The Wizard of Oz Dress Up Trunk by Alexander Doll Co.
Lina by Gabriele Muller for MasterPiece Dolls
At the Spa by Vogue Doll Co.
Kewpie Gone Fishing by Joseph Kallus for Charisma Brands
Handful of Love by Brooke Cunningham for The Ashton-Drake Galleries
VINYL, PLASTIC, RESIN DOLLS – Manufacturer: 10 inches to 24 inches
 
WINNER Pipa by Hildegard Gunzel for PPM Hildegard Gunzel
Angelika by Zofia & Henry Zawieruszynski
Eloise by Heidi Plusczok
Mrs. Willowby’s First Grade Class “Little Miss Smarty Abbie” by Effanbee Doll Co.
Maddie by Laura Tuzio-Ross for MasterPiece Dolls
Emma & Mimzy by Tonner Doll Co.
VINYL, PLASTIC, RESIN DOLLS – Artist/Manufacturer: Over 24 inches
 
Lotta by Hildegard Gunzel for PPM Hildegard Gunzel
Natallie by Zofia & Henry Zawieruszynski
Lillemore by Annette Himstedt
Gesina by Angela Sutter for Heart and Soul
Gita by Rose Marie Strydom Originals
WINNER Always a Little Lady by Kathy Smith-Fitzpatrick for Paradise Galleries
PORCELAIN & WAX OVER PORCELAIN DOLLS – Artists
 
WINNER Diandra by Hildegard Gunzel for PPM Hildegard Gunzel
Stefania by Zofia & Henry Zawieruszynski
Missy Woodland by Susan E. Krey for Krey Baby Doll Co.
Babette by Heidi Plusczok
Lilibeth by Annette Herrmann
Corinna by Rita Prescott for R.P. Originals
PORCELAIN & WAX OVER PORCELAIN DOLLS – Artist design for manufacturer
 
Lexie Playtime by Heather Maciak for Heather Maciak Originals
Victoriana by Liesbet Bjonness-Adamson & Mikkel Bjonness-Jacobsen for Pauline Gift Co.
Jacendra by Florence Maranuk for Show-Stoppers Inc.
Jewels of a Perfect Love by Cindy McClure for The Ashton Drake Galleries
The Boyds Bear Christmas Doll Collector by Susan Wakeen for The Danbury Mint
WINNER Morning Angel by Karen Alderson for Paradise Galleries
PORCELAIN & WAX OVER PORCELAIN DOLLS – Manufacturer
 
Jennifer by Florence Maranuk for Show-Stoppers Inc.
WINNER Madison by Liesbet Bjonness-Adamson & Mikkel Bjonness-Jacobsen for Pauline Gift Co.
PLAY DOLLS – Under $50
 
WINNER Reagan by Reva Schick for Middleton Doll
Best Pals: Kathy & Janet by Kathy & Janet Lennon for KatJan Inc.
A First Glimpse of Sarah by Linda Spahic for Paradise Galleries
Cloth Eloise by Alexander Doll Co.
Happy Days—Mini Ginny by Vogue Doll Co.
PLAY DOLLS – $50 and over
 
Sweet Steps by Alexander Doll Co.
WINNER Name Your Own Baby (#20573) by Adora Studio by Adora Inc.
Wave Rider Wardrobe Set by Vogue Doll Co.
Sierra by Kathryn Pardee and Sandra Bilotto for West Coast Kids
ETHNIC, CHARACTER and FANTASY DOLLS – Artists
 
WINNER Sui Li Asian by Heidi Plusczok
Allegra and Pierrot by Hildegard Gunzel for PPM Hildegard Gunzel
Cecylia by Zofia & Henry Zawieruszynski
Lalie & Zibi by Berdine Creedy
Princess & the Frog by Liesbet Bjonness-Adamson & Mikkel Bjonness-Jacobsen for Pauline Gift Co.
Makeda-The Queen of Sheba by Stephanie Janis for EthiDolls
ETHNIC, CHARACTER and FANTASY DOLLS – Manufacturers
 
Mae Lin Vietnamese by Heidi Plusczok
WINNER My Little Blessing, African American by Laura Tuzio-Ross for MasterPiece Dolls
Sha Whan by Berdine Creedy
Supergirl by Tonner Doll Co.
Carmen by Monika Levenig for MasterPiece Dolls
Meadowbright, the Fairy of the Sun by Kris Hamrick for The Ashton-Drake Galleries
ALL OTHER MEDIA
 
Saint Nicholas by Xenis Collection
WINNER Gitti by Kathe Kruse Puppen
Leo by Pat Moulton for Pat Moulton Baby Collection
Making Memories Porcelain Wendy by Alexander Doll Co.
ONE-OF-A-KIND DOLLS – Under $1,000
 
Akanke by Jack Johnston for the ProSculpt Co.
WINNER Nicholas by Laura Tuzio-Ross for My World of Babies
Look at Van Go! He’s Painting Mona & Lisa by Debbie Sampson for Love & Laughter
Kayla Ballerina by Flo Hanover Dollmaking
In His Hands by Kymberli Durden for The AngelKeepers
Little Star by Gabriele Muller
ONE-OF-A-KIND DOLLS – $1,000 to $2,500
 
Stella by Diane Keeler
Stephanie by Annette Herrmann
It’s My Turn! By Elisa Gallea
WINNER Ellie & Liz: There is No Friend Like a Sister by Flo Hanover Dollmaking
I Love the Bears by Edi Scaglioni
Angelina: Tea for Two by Lorella Falconi
ONE-OF-A-KIND DOLLS – Over $2,500
 
Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs by Rotraut Schrott
WINNER Felicity at the Fair by Annette Herrmann
Star by Annalisa Venturini
Mother’s Love by Giuseppina Trani
Abigail by Audrey Swarz
Brocades by Paola Pirani