Congratulations to all the winners of the WonderCon 2025 Masquerade
Trophy Winners
Best In Show
Nightsisters
Judges’ Choice
Nightmare Fantasmic – K Stroops Cosplay
Best Re-Creation
Dorian Storm (Critical Role) – Bron Does Cosplay
Best Original Design
4 from The Battle for Dream Island – Stage
Best Workmanship
Hatsune Miku
Most Humorous
Fellowship of the Pumpkin
Most Beautiful
Sakizo Framboise by Cloud Berry Cosplay
Best Young Fan
The Predator – Ghost Gerad
Honorable Mentions
Best Original Design
Dark Skull Knight (DnD) – Lord Power
Best Workmanship
Warhammer 40k Lost in Time – Beyonder Joe
Best Moves
Barbie Dance Party
Sweetest Cosplay
Strawberry Shortcake
SPONSORED AWARDS & PRIZES
Frank And Son Collectible Show
Frank And Son Collectible Show, located in the City of Industry, California, is “your one-stop show for all your collectible needs.” They will be taking a break from their large bi-weekly mini-cons to offer a generous $500 cash award to the entry that their representatives deem the audience favorite.
The Greatest Sith of All Time – David Silva
The Costumer’s Guild West
Costumer’s Guild West (CGW), southern California’s non-profit costuming fandom group, will select a winner to receive a one-year membership to CGW, as well as a full scholarship and a complimentary one-night hotel stay to their weekend costuming arts conference, Costume College®, held each July. Their 2025 dates are July 31–August 4 (the winner may choose 2025 or 2026) at the Sheraton Gateway Los Angeles Hotel. They will present their award to the entry they select as showing the most promise. Costume College promotes the art of costuming by providing educational lectures and workshops in every aspect of costuming!Costumer’s Guild West (CGW), a non-profit costuming fandom group based in Southern California, will select one winner to receive a one-year membership to CGW, a full scholarship, and a complimentary one-night hotel stay for their weekend costuming arts conference, Costume College®. The conference will take place from July 31 to August 4, 2025 (the winner may choose to attend in either 2025 or 2026) at the Sheraton Gateway Los Angeles Hotel. The award will be presented to the entry that demonstrates the most potential. Costume College promotes the art of costuming by offering educational lectures and workshops covering all aspects of the craft!
Elphaba Thorpe (Wicked) – Alex James
The San Diego Comic-Con Alan Campbell Award
Comic-Con International will present a special award given in memory of long-time Committee and Board member Alan Campbell, who passed away and is sorely missed. Alan was a great fan of the Masquerade, often generously donating his own prize. The Alan Campbell Award will be $500 cash, presented to the entry deemed Best Re-Creation of a Comics or Related Media Character or Characters, as selected by one of the guest judges.Comic-Con International will present a special award in memory of long-time Committee and Board member Alan Campbell, who has sadly passed away and is deeply missed. Alan was a passionate fan of the Masquerade and often generously donated prizes. The Alan Campbell Award will consist of a $500 cash prize, presented to the entry deemed the Best Re-Creation of a Character or Characters from Comics or Related Media, as selected by one of the guest judges.
Super Sailor Jupiter – Ms Munchie
Oksana Shore Award for Costuming Excellence
The winner will receive a Bernat Sewing Machine, Tomiko Creations, Amore Shears and more
Dorian Storm (Critical Role) – Bron Does Cosplay
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