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WFY Design Contest Winner

Michael Ford's entry. An image of multicoloreed hand on a computer mouseThe Wired for Youth Design Contest was held from October 7-28, 2002 for youth ages 8 to 18 and brought in many creative design entries.

The Library selected three judges who are marketing professionals and graphic designers; Alan Watts, computer animator and software developer, Dave Shaw, Vice President at Tate Austin, and Vania Lanas, Graphic Designer.

Michael Ford's winning design (right) was selected based on its originality, uniqueness, and applicability to the WFY mission. The judges had the difficult task of selecting from the top three entries.

An announcement party was held on Wednesday, November 13 at the University Hills Branch of the Austin Public Library. The radio station Beat 104.3 broadcast live from the event.

Finalists Andrea, Michael and Sam

Finalists Andrea, Michael and Sam

The contest was held for kids to create an original mascot that characterizes the mission of the WFY Program. Please join us in congratulating the newest, hottest graphic artists in town!

First Place: Michael
Second Place: Andrea
Third Place: Sam

Other Participating Artists:




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