JuryJury

Patron of the competition: :

  • Susan Fitzgerald

    Susan Fitzgerald is the editor of the Dollreader magazine in the USA. She will be the overseer of the awards.

Head of the Jury:

  • Cathy Read

    Cathy Read is the editor of the Discover Dolls magazine in the UK. As well as that she has a lot of experience with doll shows as she has organised the Peterborough doll show for several years. As a result of this, and her neutrality, she will be the head of the Jury

Jury member for catergory "Reborn"

  • Petra Seiffert

    Petra Seiffert is internationally recognised as a top expert in Reborning techniques. She isnt only one of the first Reborn artists in Europe, but she has also tested almost every product on the market. During the production of the 2 DVD´s that she made with Real Effect, she also pioneered the Real Effect technique. She is recognised to be an outstanding modelist, has released 3 of her own kits and won the Las Vegas IDEX award 2006 for "Best Rooting

  • Ruth Anette Herrington

    Ruth Anette is the creator of Simply Reborn Ltd, the largest doll kit producer in the UK. Not only is she a sculptor and Reborn artist, but she also is well known for her doll making courses. She was in the Reborn Contest at the 2007 IDEX in Las Vegas. 

  • Sandie Unger

    Sandie Ungers shop "Dolls by Sandie" is the longest running shop for Reborn products in the USA. Her shop even used to be in German as many of the first Reborners bought their products from her.

Jury members for One of a kinds (OOAK)

  • Evelina Wosnjuk

    Evelina Wosnjuk is known world wide as the master of details. Her One of a kind models recieve the highest awards. Her doll kits Celine, Vivien and Noé belong to the bestsellers. We are especially happy that she is helping in the jury.
  • Elly Knoops

    Ellys doll kit Luca has sold more than 10,000 worldwide and her kits have been made by a number of producers from across the world. She is one of the most well known artists in the world and also is famed for her doll show appearances. 
  • Marjorie Trieschmann

    Marjorie Trieschmann is well known for her productions for Ashton Drake and HSE24, and due to her wealth of experience she is a perfect compliment for the jury.