In every graduating class in the Makeup Design for Film & Television program, one student is presented with the Makeup Design Achievement Award to recognize their outstanding work throughout their year at VFS.

In December, for the first time ever, it was presented to not one but two students.

Congratulations to the December 2009 winners, Amanda (Mandy) Imeson and Catherine (Katie) Middleton! A tie is unprecedented, but they both deserve it for their excellent work throughout their year.

“This past year has been such an amazing experience for me with or without the award,” Mandy says. “At the same time, though, it adds to my motivation to push myself to see what I can accomplish in the makeup industry.”

“I really pushed myself this year because I wanted to get the most I could out of the program,” Katie tells us. “The award means a lot to me because I know all of the hard work was recognized. I’m also so glad to share it with Mandy, because she really deserves it and devoted herself to the program, too.”

Emmy winner Charles Porlier, Makeup Department Head on the upcoming The Twilight Saga: Eclipse, presented the award, which comes with a personal reference letter from Makeup Design Head Stan Edmonds and a prize pack including top-of-the-line makeup products.

Left to right: Stan Edmonds, Mandy Imeson, Katie Middleton, and Charles Porlier