Baltimore Comic-Con Announces 2016 Costume Contest Winners

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - September 5, 2016 - The Baltimore Comic-Con is happy to announce the winners of our 8th Annual Costume Contest. The contest took place this past Saturday, September 3, 2016 for both amateur and professional adults, and Sunday, September 4, 2016 for kids. Visually stunning costumes ranged from classic superheroes to video game and movie characters and beyond, and our contest has proven to be one of the most anticipated events at the show.

This year's costume contest separated amateur adults and craftsmen from professional adults, and held a separate contest for amateur kids as well. The grand prize winner for Best Overall Costume in the professional category, and the recipient of the $1,000 cash prize, was Casey Sanders for her "Tiny Tina" costume. The grand prize winner for Best Overall Costume in the craftsmen category, and the recipient of the $500 cash prize, was Candice Miller for her "Ahsoka Tano" costume. The grand prize winner for Best in Show for kids, and the recipient of the $100 cash prize, was Jayden for his "Tracer" costume.

Special thanks go to everyone who entered the contest and showed their support, as well as to our sponsor, Toynk.com and Master of Ceremonies, comedian Joe Bronzi!

Winners for this year's contest include: Professional Best Overall Costume: Casey Sanders, Tiny Tina 1st Place: David Cardian Schmidt, Mega Ampharos Samari 2nd Place: Sam Gras, Lex Luthor (with Supergirl) 3rd Place: Brendan McLelland, Iron Alien Craftsmen Best in Show: Candice Miller, Ahsoka Tano    1st Place: Jayne Chartrand, Elspeth Knight Errant 2nd Place: Eric MaeCartney, Cable 3rd Place: Kevin Uribe, Mark 1 Iron Man Amateur 1st Place: Alyssa McMinn, Harley Quinn 2nd Place: Lauren Singleton, Squirrel Girl 3rd Place: Steven Anderson, Bob Ross Best Group: 1st Place: David Bradshaw and Cecilia Lee, Richonne 2nd Place: Aubrey England-Gordon and Ethan Gordon, Two-Face and Harley Quinn Amateur Kids Best in Show: Jayden, Tracer Kids Prizes in the Age 12 to Age 17 category:  1st Place: Benjamin, A Knight in Shining Armor 2nd Place: Kaelyn, Mikasa from Attack on Titan Kids Prizes in the Newborn to Age 11 category: 1st Place - Tie!: Isabella and Skylar, Toy Bonnie and Mangle 2nd Place: Gabe, Alex, and Lilly, Nightwing, Batman, and Wonder Woman

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