Media Release -- The Baltimore Comic-Con is happy to announce the winners of the 5th Annual Costume Contest. The contest took place this past Sunday, September 8, 2013 and saw a myriad of incredible and creative costumes. With costumes ranging from classic superheroes to video game characters and beyond, the contest has proven to be one of the most anticipated events at the show.
The grand prize winner for Best Overall Costume, and the recipient of the $1,000 cash prize, was Aaron Thompson for his "Jake Sully from Avatar" costume.
WBCC Costume Contest 2013 Winnersinners for this year's contest include:
Best Over-all Costume: Aaron Thompson, Jake Sully from Avatar
Fan Favorite: Adam Close, Mannly Cyrus
Male Contestants
1st Place - Paul Day, Iron Man Hulkbuster
2nd Place - Dale Horey, Pain from Warhammer
3rd Place - Robert Tongue, Steam Punk Fett
Female Contestants
1st Place - Caroline Jones, Princess Daisy
2nd Place - Crystal Trezza, Steampunk Iron Maiden
3rd Place - Carlin Gayer, Aragorn
BCC Costume Contest 2013 Winners
Youth Over 12
1st Place - Dominic, Gordan Freeman
2nd Place - Maryse, Storm
3rd Place - Duncan, Psycho-Borderlands
Youth Under 12
1st Place - Owen, Robin Hood
2nd Place - Tristin, Captain Rex from Star Wars Clone Wars
3rd Place - Arielle, Poison Ivy
Best Group
1st Place - Exiles
2nd Place - Tintin
3rd Place - Castle Crushers
Special thanks go to everyone who entered the contest and showed their support, as well as to our sponsor, StylinOnline.com!
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Contact Information
Please use the following e-mail addresses to contact the Baltimore Comic-Con:
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promoter@baltimorecomiccon.com - for requesting exhibitor, publisher, and Artist Alley applications
registrar@baltimorecomiccon.com - for inquiries about submitted registrations
harveys@baltimorecomiccon.com - for the Harvey Awards ceremony and banquet
general@baltimorecomiccon.com - for general Baltimore Comic-Con inquiries
About The Baltimore Comic-Con
The Baltimore Comic-Con just celebrated its 14th year of bringing the comic book industry to the Baltimore and Washington D.C. area. For more information, please visit www.baltimorecomiccon.com.
About The Harvey Awards
The Harvey Awards are one of the comic book industry's oldest and most respected awards. With a history of over 20 years, the last 8 in conjunction with the Baltimore Comic-Con, the Harveys recognize outstanding achievements in over 20 categories. They are the only industry awards nominated and selected by the full body of comic book professionals. For more information, please visit www.harveyawards.org.
