| For the 19th straight year, winners of the Annual International Greeting Card Awards were announced during the National Stationery Show in New York City on May 21, 2007. Considered by many in the industry to be the equivalent of "Oscar" night, the LOUIE Awards were presented in 57 categories at the Lighthouse, Pier 60 at Chelsea Piers in New York City. The 2007 awards drew 1,100 entries from over 160 U.S. and International publishing companies whose cards were marketed and sold in the United States during the calendar year 2006. At the 2007 Louie Award ceremony, Chrissy's card number 281E won this year's prized Louie Award in the Friendship/Encouragement category.
The awards are named after German lithographer Louis Prang who is credited with the birth of the card industry in the United States in 1875. The Louie Award was established 19 years ago to acknowledge creative excellence in the greeting card industry. The judges individually reviewed and carefully scored each card submitted on a 1-10 point scale based on the competition's established criteria: Imagination, Impact, Artistry, Harmony, Sensibility, and Value.
Since starting "Bonair Daydreams" Chrissy has competed in this competition, which has increased the popularity of her cardline. Because of the feelings that each of her cards reflect, the everyday life combined with the inspirational quotes, her work provokes an emotional response. She is currently working on a new series of cards that continue to combine touching experiences, memories, and inspiring quotes.
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