Local Awards

Black and white poster with the words "Creative Best" in large bold letters, the date "November 18th", the phrase "Whistle Blower" at the top, and a red geometric symbol on the right side. The poster has a grunge style with scattered black dots and scribbled annotations.

Student Illustration

About The Creative Best

"Annual awards competition held by the Columbus Society of Communicating Arts. Each year, our organization gathers to recognize the outstanding works submitted by PROFESSIONALS AND STUDENTS alike in Central Ohio."

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A digital illustration of a humanoid robot holding a staff with glowing orbs, surrounded by vibrant blue and green lightning and energy streaks.

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I won an award of merit in the professional division for the 2025 Creative Best. I submitted my “100 Days of Doodles Activity Book” that I created during that year.

I completed the 100-day challenge by doodling every day for 100 consecutive days. During this time, I was thinking about how I could make some sort of art book that would allow anyone to express their creativity. I told my mom about my idea, and she proposed that I make an activity book for her classroom. After she was approved for a grant to get the physical books made, I started putting all my doodles together and adding prompts in order to make an activity book that sparked imagination without the pressure of creating something perfect.

The kids in her and multiple other teachers’ classrooms started using the book back in October, and my mom talks about how much the kids love to doodle in the books. It makes me so happy to see that something I made is inspiring others to create!

I won Best in Student Illustration in 2021 with my drawing of an original character called “CTRL”. CTRL stands for Carl the Robot Lord. I drew CTRL for my Illustrator class when I was at Columbus State Community College. For the project, we had to create an original character and draw it in three different poses. I ended up taking one of the poses and polishing it into a more finalized drawing.

A certificate and a small glass bottle with a cork contain award titles, displayed next to a blue activity book titled "100 Days of Doodles Activity Book" on a white surface. The certificate is from Columbus Society of Creatives and is awarded to Fia Soisson for the activity book.

Book Page Samples

  • Open coloring book with black and white flower illustrations and text that says 'Add some of your favorite flowers to the flower pot,' alongside a simple line drawing of a flower in a pot.
  • Open notebook with a black line drawing of cowboy boots and a small figure, along with instructions and a note about designing shoes.
  • A sketch of a camera on the left page and a blank Polaroid picture on the right page, with the instruction to draw or write something that you picture yourself achieving in the future.
  • Open sketchbook page with space-themed drawings of a rocket, planets, stars, and space. Handwritten text says, "This rocketship is exploring space. Draw some planets that you want to explore."
  • Open activity book with a black and white illustration of a map, a magnifying glass, a telescope, and a compass on the left page. The right page has lines for writing.
  • Open coloring book depicting a beach scene with a palm tree, a stick figure with raised arms, clouds, and a setting sun.
  • Open sketchbook with a drawing of a food truck and a prompt about coloring and drawing food items on the left page.

Student Work

  • A child drawing fish and other sea creatures in a sketchbook with colored pencils on a white table, with additional art supplies and a purple eraser nearby.
  • A child's drawing of a taco with steam rising from it and a piece of pizza with steam rising from it. The taco has a shell with fillings inside, and the pizza has toppings with steam indicated by wavy lines. There is text next to the drawings that says, "Now I grow what you think a doodle like. ... or other planet would turn out from."
  • A child wearing a black t-shirt with a smiley face graphic, holding an open drawing book. The drawing depicts a scene of dinosaurs, a dinosaur hangout building, and a sunny outdoor landscape with a tree and grass.
  • A child is drawing a picture of an ice cream cone with pink ice cream, chocolate spots, and a cherry on top in a notebook. The text says, "Add some ice cream and toppings to these cones."
  • Child holding open coloring book with tropical plants and flowers, including a pink flower and green leaves, and a drawing of a brown tree trunk on the right side.
  • Children working on coloring and writing activities at a table with markers, colored pencils, and notebooks, with one child coloring a balloon.
A promotional poster for the American Advertising Awards featuring a large portrait of a woman with pink hair, a smaller silhouette of a person jumping over a gap, and the text 'Take the Leap'. The date February 29th is also mentioned, indicating Leap Day.

My Entry

I chose to do a project with the brand Brunswick because I started bowling when I was ten, and it quickly became a big part of my life. My goal for this school project was to create a subscription box that would allow bowlers to improve their craft.

About AAF ADDYs

“The American Advertising Awards is one of the industry's largest creative competitions, attracting nearly 35,000 professional and student entries each year through local club competitions. The mission of the American Advertising Awards is to recognize and reward the spirit of creative excellence in advertising.”

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A bowling ball cleaning kit with a spray bottle, a pink and gray bowling ball grip, a boxed set of bowling pins, and a black cloth, all arranged with a black and blue bowling-themed box.
A digital illustration showcasing Brunswick Bowling products, including a bowling ball, shoes, and accessories, with screens displaying promotional material, instructional content, and subscription options. There are icons representing various bowling-related items connected by lines, a QR code, and multiple monitors showing related graphics and text.

Campaign Mock-Ups

  • Colorful instructional infographic about shooting training, featuring sections on gear, wrist positions, training drills, and a QR code for videos.
  • Instagram post showing a digital advertisement for a free bowling ball promotion. The ad features three diagrams illustrating different patterns and angles of a bowled ball, with text highlighting the pattern differences when thrown at various angles.
  • Computer screen displaying a webpage for Brunswick subscription box learning service, featuring an illustration of an open box with a bowling-themed product and options to subscribe and customize features.
  • Instagram advertisement promoting 10% off on games at Brunswick Bowling Alley with a subscription, featuring a bowling alley background, large pink "10% OFF" text, and a banner saying "Practice Makes Perfect."
  • Building with large blue banners advertising educational kits called 'Unbox Potential' by Brunswick Learning, depicting various tools and kits for learning activities.