Check out all the participants in the 2026 San Diego Comic-Con Masquerade
Trophy Winners
Trophy winners receive free a 4-Day Badge for San Diego Comic-Con 2027.
Best Young Fan
Black Sapphire Cookie and Candy Apple Cookie (Deceit Filled Cookies)- Kai Moussette and Cole Hall
Most Beautiful
For The Better (Glinda the Good and Elphadoro The Wicked Witch of the West – Chad Hatter, Logan Allison, Jamie Catalano, Veronica Swarens, Theo Tiedemann, Felicia Wade
Best in Show
Optimus Prime – Maksym Dokiienko, Vadym Lukhtyzskyi and Hannah Lukhtyzskyi
Best Re-Creation
The Evil Queen from Snow White – Kstroobz Cosplay
Best Original Design
Berry Demure, Berry Couture – Lynn Leigh Sato, Lily Gruenke, Kie, Wendy Colon, Eri Espejo, Ashley Brown, Ethan Shimokawa
Best Workmanship
Rosie’s Hungry for … POWER (Rosie from Hazbin Hotel) – Nina London
Judges Choice
The Horus Heresy – Made by Beyonder Joe. Worn by Beyonder Joe, Michael &Noah Ramirez & Dominck Hansel
Most Humorous
The Muses, Zero to Hero – Jordan Munn-Hughes, Nathaniel Dolquist, Kevin Allen, Kit Leitenmier, Ty Nelson, Felicia Wade, Nil Gills, Chad Evett, Justin Moak, Matt Hammerhand, Veronica Swarens
Industry Prizes
Frank & Son Collectible Show
$1000 cash prize for the entry they deem to be the audience’s favorite
The Muses, Zero to Hero – Jordan Munn-Hughes, Nathaniel Dolquist, Kevin Allen, Kit Leitenmier, Ty Nelson, Felicia Wade, Nil Gills, Chad Evett, Justin Moak, Matt Hammerhand, Veronica Swarens
Costumer’s Guild West (CGW)
To the entry selected as having the most promise, Southern California’s costuming fandom group presents a one-year membership to CGW and a full scholarship with a hotel stay to Costume College®. Costume College will be held the last weekend in July at the Sheraton Gateway Los Angeles Hotel.
The Couture Creature (Guillermo del Torro’s Frankenstein) – Cheerfully Morbid Cosplay
SDCC Alan Campbell Award – $500 for the best Re-creation of a Comic Book Character
A special award is given in memory of a long-time Committee and Board member, Alan Campbell, who passed away and is sorely missed. Alan was a great fan of the Masquerade, at times generously donating his own prize. The winner is deemed Best Re-Creation of a Comics or Related Media Character or Characters, as selected by one of the guest judges.
A Night in Gotham – Prueductions
Comickaze Comics & Pop Culture Store
Presenting an award for what they deem the Best In-Character Performance, with a generous prize of a limited-edition special Inifinty Gauntlet statuette, an Visa gift card of $300, and a $200 Comickaze store gift card.
For The Better (Glinda the Good and Elphadoro The Wicked Witch of the West – Chad Hatter, Logan Allison, Jamie Catalano, Veronica Swarens, Theo Tiedemann, Felicia Wade
The Art Directors Guild, IATSE Local 800
The Art Directors Guild Cosplay Award for Best Visual Media Design
The entry whose design best interprets a character or concept from a television show or motion picture.
For The Better (Glinda the Good and Elphadoro The Wicked Witch of the West – Chad Hatter, Logan Allison, Jamie Catalano, Veronica Swarens, Theo Tiedemann, Felicia Wade
The Art Directors Guild Cosplay Award for Original Concept Design
Presented to the entry most exemplifying a wholly original concept
Mandocultural – Arielle, Chelsea, Alia, Amber, Rob, Sam
The Costume Designers Guild IATSE Local 892
The Costume Designers Guild (IATSE Local 892) returns this year to honor standout craftsmanship with their signature CDG trophy and a $500 gift card to International Silks and Woolens. Representing costume designers, assistants, and illustrators across film, TV, and new media, the Guild continues to spotlight the artistry behind every iconic look.
Rosie’s Hungry for … POWER (Rosie from Hazbin Hotel) – Nina London
Oksana Shore Award for Excellence in Craftsmanship
The Oksana Shore Award for Excellence in Craftsmanship returns this year in honor of the late Oksana Shore—an extraordinary tailor, pattern maker, and beloved force in the costume world. Created by costume designer Jennifer May Nickel, the award celebrates Oksana’s legacy of precision, artistry, and heart. A proud IATSE Local 479 member, her work on projects like Gotham Knights, Legacies, Loki, Stranger Things, and WandaVision continues to inspire cosplayers worldwide. More than her impressive resume, Oksana was known for her generosity and quiet efforts to support her community—including her family in Ukraine. This award recognizes the entry that best reflects her mastery of construction and design, and comes with generous support from sponsoring partners.
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