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The Inkwell Award, sometimes shortened to the Inkwells, is an award given for inking in American comic books.[1]
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| Awarded for | Excellence in comic book inking |
| Country | United States |
| Presented by | The Inkwell Awards Committee |
| First awarded | July 2008 |
| Website | http://www.inkwellawards.com/ |
In January 2008, Bob Almond proposed establishing an award to recognize comic book inkers.[2] Founding members included artists Tim Townsend, Jim Tournas, Bill Nichols, and writer Daniel Best, with support from artist Adam Hughes and DC Comics editor Mike Marts.[3]
The Hall of Fame Award was named in honor of Joe Sinnott.[2]
In memory of artist Dave Simons,[4] the Dave Simons Inkwell Memorial Scholarship was established, offering a $1,000 annual award to a Joe Kubert School of Cartoon and Graphic Art student.[5]
Wizard Entertainment sponsored the first live Inkwell Awards presentation at The New England Comic Con in October 2010.[6] In 2011, Heroes Convention became the host for the annual live presentation ceremony. The Inkwell Awards moved to the Great Philadelphia Comic Con in Oaks, Pennsylvania, in 2019.[7]
Live awards presentations were suspended from 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[8][9] In 2024, the Hershey Comic Con was announced as the new venue for live awards presentations.[10]
The Inkwell Awards are funded via donations.[11] In 2010, a book produced by Jimmy Tournas at the Boston Comic Con raised funds for the awards.[12]
Artist Dan Panosian designed the Inkwell Awards logo. Randy Green designed the Inkwell spokesperson costume.[13]
MVP Award
The Call of Duty Award
Favorite Finisher / Embellisher
Most-Prolific Inker
Favorite InkerFavorite ink artists over the pencil work of another artist from award year cover-dated, interior, American comic book material.
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Most-Adaptable Inker
Props AwardInk artists "deserving of more attention" for their work from award year interior cover-dated American comic book material.
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The "SPAMI" Award (Small Press and Mainstream-Independent)Favorite Small Press And Mainstream-Independent award year interior, cover-dated, American comic book ink work over another pencil artist (non-Marvel or DC work).
The All-in-One AwardArtists known for inking their own pencil work in award year interior, cover-dated, American comic book material.
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Special Recognition AwardThe Special Recognition Award AKA the Stacey Aragon Special Recognition Award in honor of the Inkwells supporter "who passed after a decade-long battle with cancer".[23]
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The Joe Sinnott Hall of Fame AwardA hall of fame designation for an inking career in American comic books (lifetime achievement, 25 years minimum; two winners chosen annually).
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Above and Beyond AwardIn celebration of the 10th anniversary in 2018, Almond created this award for organization members or non-members who have made "special efforts".
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The position of ambassador recognizes creators for their support for the Inkwell Awards. Unless noted otherwise, all ambassadors continue to hold this position.[52]
These supporting artists who help advocate for inkers are called ambassadors.[64]
At many of the live ceremonies, notable comic book creators were invited as guests of honor and keynote speakers.
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