MASK Awards 2017

ENTRIES & WINNERS

Enrties received: 1,500

Number of schools participated: 21

Countries participated: Kenya (33 different locations), Tanzania, Uganda, South Africa

Number of prizes awarded: 77

Award Ceremony was attended by 400 people

Press: 6 articles in The Star (Kenya), Wendi Art IT Blog (Kenya), and in the blog of the Center for Education Innovations of Results for Development Institute (USA)

Prizes totalling 300,000 Ksh (£2,500) are supported by Rivers Foundation (UK), The Nobelity Project (USA) and Mabati Roling Mills (Kenya). Our special thanks to our judges.

SCHOOL PRIZE

Anidan Children's Home Lamu

Kristina Academy, Diani Beach

Enrich Arts Group, Kiserian

Private Art Studio By Mary Muringi, Nairobi

UNDER 15 CATEGORY

Victory Vugasu, 7, Mama Africa,

Joy Milure Ochieng, 12

BINGO School, Nairobi

Rose Mueke, 10, We want peace

Amy Hatunu, 8, Forest with lion and giraffe,

CITAM School, Nairobi

Charles Otieno, 11

Kevin Ndolo, 9

Calvin Shirigwa, 10

David Mwangi, 11

COGRI (Children of God Releif Institute), Nairobi

Ryan Kamau, 12

Stanely Kinuthia, 10

Allen Mwangi, 12

DARUBINI TALENT ACADEMY, Machakos

Maryann Wakiuru, 11

Hannah Wanjiru, 11

Margret Njeri, 12

FLYING KITES LEADERSHIP CENTRE

Lariza Wakio, 9, Cat

Tanya Ngina, 8, Village

FORTUNE HOUSE SCHOOL, Nairobi

Adrian Nyaga, 10

GREEN YARD PRIMARY SCHOOL, Nairobi

Ruth Ondisa, 12

KE-754 PCEA, Nairobi

Royalle Nyambura, 6

Melisa Isiche, 10

Ciny Nkatha, 10

Talia Onsarigo, 10

Angel Kungu, 9

RIARA SPRING Primary School , Nairobi

Beryl Luzito, 9

Duke Mwaura, 10

Joy Chung, 9

MIriam Ongalo, 7

SCHOOL OF THE NATION, Nairobi

Donrobert Kamau, 13

Brenda Karwitha, 13

Judy Nyaga, 13

Victor Gatonye, 12

ST JOANS, Matasia - Ngong

Change Agents, children of HIGH HOPE ACADEMY, Kiamb

UNDER 25 CATEGORY

Edwin Wainaina, 20

John Njeru, 21

Nicole Riziki, 18

Peter Kariuki, 23

Ron Lukes, 23

Kenneth Wangari, 23

June Wambua, 22

Joseph Makau, 22

Sidney Kairu, 23

Moses Kamau, 24

Eddy Ochieng, 23

Cynthia Ngunjiri, 22

Moses Charles, 24

Commendations

Michael Odhiambo, 21

Kamau Njoroge, 23

Gaitano Mbati, 22

John Gift, 20

Cedric Omondi, 23

Bilha Chelimo, 24

Yona Mudibo, 24

Camille Okong'o, 21

Lee Gitahi, 20

Kennedy Kimani

James Otieno, 18, Cogri

Rasto Astusro, 15, of Wallstreet Studio

Kevogo Vavetsi, 24

Evans Mbaya, 19

ENTREPRENEURIAL IDEAS CATEGORY

Samantha Koi, 22

Bonnie Moses, 22

Elijah Muchendu

Patrick Mwangi, 24

Danielle Wijenje, 15

Leonidah Makoe, 10

Stephen Kajiwa, 23

MUSIC/VIDEO

Jeff Kariuki, 25

Patrick Mwangi, 24

Jude Mulisya, 22

Asunta Wambui, 23

John kobia, 15

CREATIVITY PRIZE

Eburru Secondary School's Creativity Club

CATALOGUE

ART - under 25

1. JUNE WAMBUA, 22

2. DYLAN HABIL, 18

3. JUNE WAMBUA, 22. WINNER

4. MICHAEL ODHIAMBO, 21. COMMENDATION

5. MICHAEL ODHIAMBO, 21. COMMENDATION

6.SIDNEY KAIRU, 23. WINNER

7. PETER KARIUKI, 23. WINNER

8. JOHN NJERU, 22. WINNER

9. JOHN NJERU, 22

10. RON LUKES, 23, WINNER

11.JOHN NJERU, 22. WINNER 2ND PRIZE

12. KAMAU NJOROGE, 23. COMMENDATION

13. LEE GITAHI, 20. COMMENDATION

14. NICOLE RIZIKI, 19. WINNER, 3RD PRIZE

15. JOHN NJERU, 22

16. MOSES KAMAU, 24. WINNER

17. VIRGINIA WAKIANDA, 22

18. ELLY EKISA, 19

19. ISSAC SHAMIA, 20

20.ABDUL ROP, 24

21. WILSON OMULLO, 25

22. KEN KIM, 20

23. KEVOGO VAVETSI, 24. COMMENDATION

24. SHARON GEKONGE, 16

25. JEFF KAGURI, 25

26. JEFF KAGURI, 25

27. MOSES KAMAU, 24

28. KENNEDY KIMANI, 25. COMMENDATION

29. KENNEDY KIMANI, 25

30. JOSEPH MAKAU, 21

31. EMMANUEL WANDERA 21

32. MAKENA MWENDA, 15

33. JOSEPH MAKAU, 21. WINNER

34. KENETH WANGARI, 23

35. JOSEPH MAKAU, 21

36. KENNETH WANGARI, 23. WINNER

37. EDWIN WAINAINA, 20

38. EDWIN WAINAINA, 20. 1ST PRIZE WINNER

39. ANTONY OKARI, 20

40.EDWIN WAINAINA, 20

41. EDDY OCHIENG. WINNER

42. CAMILLE OKONG'O, 21. COMMENDATION

43. ELIZABETH WANJIRU, 21

44. GAITANO MBATI, 22. COMMENDATION

45. EVANS MBAYA, 19. COMMENDATIONS

46. JOHN GIFT, 20. COMMENDATION

47. CYNTHIA NGUNJIRI, 22. WINNER

48. CYNTHIA NGUNJIRI, 22

49. BILHA CHELIMO, 24. COMMENDATION

50. CEDRIC OMONDI, 23. COMMENDATION

51. SIDNEY KAIRU, 23

52. YONA MUDIBO, 24. COMMENDATION

53. KAMAU NJOROGE, 23

54. CAMILLE OKONG'O, 21

55. EDDY OCHIENG, 23

56. STEPHEN KAJIWA, 23

57. NEHEMIAH NJOROGE, 23

57. NICOLE RIZIKI, 19

58. NICOLE RIZIKI, 19

59. CAMILLE OKONG'O, 21. COMMENDATION

60. CAMILLE OKONG'O, 21

61. PETER MWANGI MURIU, 21

62. NEHEMIAH NJOROGE, 23

63. SIDNEY KAIRU, 23

64. THOMAS ONKENDI, 22

65. Moses Charles, 14. WINNER

66. Sylvia Reson, 17, Making a change

67. Jamal, 18, Changes in community

68. Pancras Kariuki, 16, Change for educatiion

69. Abdul Aziz, 16, changes make big diffrence to your life

70. Bilha Obianga, 15, Changes save lives

71. ANNA MOKEIRA, 15, MUM AND I

72. Ikhwan Omar, 17

73. Ikhwan Omar, 17

74. Ikhwan Omar, 17

75. FRANCISE KARIUKI, 18

76. RUTH MWIHAKI, 21

77. FAITH CHEGE, 21, EGGSHELLS

78. FAITH CHEGE, 21, BAMBOO

79. James Otieno, 18. COMMENDATION

80. Dennis Karanja, 19

81. Rasto Astusro, 14, Mama, KIBERA, COMMENDATION

82. Kevogo Yavetsi, 24

FILM & VIDEO

Dancing by John, 15, of Eburru Secondary School, Naivasha, WINNER

'Dolphine', annimated drawing by Jeff kariuki, 25, WINNER

'My mother and I' by Asunta Wambui, 23, WINNER

'Giraffe', annimated drawing by Jeff kariuki, 25, WINNER

I Am Sorry' by Patrick Mwangi, 24, WINNER

INNOVATION - all ages

1. DYLAN HABIL, 18

2. BONNIE MOSES, 22. WINNER, 2ND PRIZE

3. JOSEPHAT KIRUTI, 24. CD BAG

4. Edwin Wainaina, 20, Colors

5. RUTH MWIHAKI 21, ENRICH ART CLUB, EGGSHELL CLOCK

6. Mwanajuma Buto, 13. KRISTINA ACADEMY

7. Zubeda Lukman, 10. KRISTINA ACADEMY

8. Leonidah Makoe, 10. WINNER 6TH PRIZE

9. Samantha Koi, 22. 1ST PRIZE WINNER

10. Samantha Koi, 22. Crafty work

11.Victor Kimari, 16, Jug. DARUBINI TALENT ACADEMY

12. Evilidah Wasai, 23, Fabric on telephone

13. Victor Kyma, Modern basket, DARUBINI TALENT ACADEMY

14. Penina Mugure, 13, DARUBINI TALENT ACADEMY

15. Penina Mugure, 13, Pens holder, DARUBINI ACADEMY

16. Stephen Kajiwa, 23. WINNER 7TH PRIZE

17. JAMES MLANDA, 22. UNUSED BOTTLES TO MAKE ACCESSORIES

18. Elijah Muchendu, 20, Recycled wine bottles, WINNER 3RD PRIZE

19. JAMES MLANDA, 23, POLYTHENE GARMENTS

20. Elijah Muchendu, Recycled wine bottles. WINNER 3RD PRIZE

21. Danielle Wijenje, 15. WINNER 5TH PRIZE

PATRICK MWANGI, eGriculture. WINNER 4TH PRIZE

ASUNTA WAMBUI, 24, Mats and Pillows

ART - under 15 & schools

1. CLEMENT MUREITHI, 12, ANIDAN CHILDREN, SCHOOL WINNER

2. MOSES MURIITHI, 13, ANIDAN CHILDREN, SCHOOL WINNER

3. CLEMENT MUREITHI, 12, ANIDAN CHILDREN, SCHOOL WINNER

4. Mary Njoki, 10, ANIDAN CHILDREN, SCHOOL WINNER

5. Fahima Munene, 13, ANIDAN CHILDREN, SCHOOL WINNEER

6.Fahima Munene, 13, ANIDAN CHILDREN, SCHOOL WINNER

7. Clement Muriithi, 12, ANIDAN CHILDREN, SCHOOL WINNER

8. Mary Njoki, 10, ANIDAN CHILDREN, SCHOOL WINNER

9. Antony Musangi, 12, ANIDAN CHILDREN, SCHOOL WINNER

10. Moses Muriithi, 12, ANIDAN CHILDREN, SCHOOL WINNER

12. Sofia Mohammed, 10, ANIDAN CHILDREN, SCHOOL WINNER

13. Margret Muthoni, 10, ANIDAN CHILDREN, SCHOOL WINNER

14. Abdulrazak Issa, 9, ANIDAN CHILDREN, SCHOOL WINNER

15. Lucy Malau, 9, ANIDAN CHILDREN, SCHOOL WINNER

16. Halima Ali, 9, ANIDAN CHILDREN, SCHOOL WINNER

17. Fahima Munene, 13 ANIDAN CHILDREN, SCHOOL WINNER

18. Kabibi Malau, 10, ANIDAN CHILDREN, SCHOOL WINNER

19. Mary Njoki, 10, ANIDAN CHILDREN, SCHOOL WINNER

20. Faraj Ramadhan, 10, ANIDAN CHILDREN, SCHOOL WINNER

21. Emmanuel Gitonga, 8, BINGO SCHOOL OF ARTS

22. Joy Milure Ochieng, 12, BINGO SCHOOL OF ARTS, WINNER UNDER 13 CATEGORY

23. Victory Vugasu, 7, BINGO SCHOOL OF ARTS, WINNER UNDER 13 CATEGORY

24. Victory Vugasu, 7, BINGO SCHOOL OF ARTS, WINNER UNDER 13 CATEGORY

25. Joy Milure Ochieng, 12, BINGO SCHOOL IF ART, Nairobi

26. Bobby Wanjiku, 10, BINGO SCHOOL OF ARTS, Nairobi

27. Amy Hatunu, 8, Citam School, WINNER UNDER 13 CATEGORY

28. Dapheny Neema Ogao, 14, Citam Schools Buru BURU

29. Emmanuel Kipchumba, 8, Citam Schools Buru BURU

30. Eunice Nasiloli, 7, Citam Schools Buru BURU

31. Favour Neema Daphey, 14, Citam Schools Buru BURU

32. Grace Wanza, 13, Citam Schools Buru BURU

33. Holiness Merab, 10, Citam Schools Buru BURU

34. Jasmine Florence, 7, Citam Schools Buru BURU

35. Nadra Njeri, 9, Citam Schools Buru BURU

36. Rose Mueke, 10, Citam Schools Buru BURU

37. Sharon Rose, 10, Citam Schools Buru BURU

39. Wacheke Njoroge, 10, Citam Schools Buru BURU

40. Rose Mueke, 10, Citam Schools Buru BURU

41. Charles Otieno, 11, COGRI, WINNER UNDER 13 CATEGORY

42. David Mwangi, 11, COGRI, WINNER UNDER 13 CATEGORY

43. Winnie Nyambura, 12, COGRI

44. Fedilis Wanjiku, 14, COGRI

45. Joshua Wambua, 13, COGRI

46. Mwende Muli, 10, COGRI

47. Kevin Otieno, 12, COGRI

48. Kevin Ndolo, 9, COGRI, WINNER UNDER 13 CATEGORY

49. Rose Awino, 9, COGRI

50. Phenny Mghoi, 13, COGRI

51. John Ayoyi, 6, COGRI

52. Eric Macharia, 9, COGRI

53.Ann Wangui, 13, COGRI

54. Esther Njeri, 14, COGRI

55. Faith Kalekye, 9, DARUBINI ACADEMY

56. Ryan Kamau, 12, DARUBINI ACADEMY, WINNER IN UNDER 13 CATEGORY

57. Stanely Kinuthia, 10, DARUBINI ACADEMY, WINNER IN UNDER 13 CATEGORY

58. Samuel Wangunyu, 13, DARUBINI ACADEMY

59. Erick Thathi, 13, DARUBINI ACADEMY

60. Allen Mwangi, 12, DARUBINI ACADEMY, WINNER IN UNDER 13 CATEGORY

61. Joshua Ogutu, 13, DARUBINI ACADEMY

62. Victor Kiarie, 8, DARUBINI ACADEMY

63. Brian KIMANI, 12, DARUBINI ACADEMY

64. PETER KIMANI, 12, ENRICH ARTS SCHOOL, SCHOOL WINNER

65. PETER GACHEGUA, 11, ENRICH ARTS, SCHOOL WINNER

66. PETER GACHEGUA, 11, ENRICH ARTS, SCHOOL WINNER

67. PETER KIOKO, 13, ENRICH ARTS, SCHOOL WINNER

68. PETER KINUTHIA, 14, ENRICH ARTS, SCHOOL WINNER

69. Rahab Wariara, 13, Flying Kites Leadership Centre

70. Maryann Wakiuru, 11, Flying Kites Leadership Centre, WINER OF UNDER 13 CATEGORY

71. Mary Nyambura, 13, Flying Kites Leadership Centre

72. Margret Njeri, 12, Flying Kites Leadership Centre, WINNER OF UNDER 13 CATEGORY

73. Esther Ringa, 13, Flying Kites Leadership Centre

74. Hannah Wanjiru, 11, Flying Kites Leadership Centre, WINNER UNDER 13 CATEGORY

75. Annliz Njeri, 11, Flying Kites Leadership Centre

76. Tanya Ngina, 8, FORTUNE HOUSE SCHOOL

77. Tanya Ngina, 8, FORTUNE HOUSE SCHOOL, WINNER OF UNDER 13 CATEGORY

78. Lariza Wakio, 9, FORTUNE HOUSE SCHOOL, WINNER UNDER13 CATEGORY

79.ADRIAN NYAGA, 10, GREEN YARD PRIMARY SCHOOL, WINNER UNDER 13 CATEGORY

80. Ruth Ondisa, 12, KE-754 PCEA ACADEMY, WINNER IN UNDER 13 CATEGORY

81. Mesaidi Bakari, 13, KRISTINA ACADEMY, SCHOOL WINNER

82. Rukia Mpemba, 12, KRISTINA ACADEMY, SCHOOL WINNER

83. Amina Bongo, 13, KRISTINA ACADEMY, SCHOOL WINNER

84. Brenda Sitemba, 12, KRISTINA ACADEMY, SCHOOL WINNER

85. Patrick Mulinge, 13, KRISTINA ACADEMY, SCHOOL WINNER

86. Mariam Ronald, 11, KRISTINA ACADEMY, SCHOOL WINNER

87. Mwanaidi Mikidadi, 10, KRISTINA ACADEMY, SCHOOL WINNER

88. Saumu Kauli, 9, KRISTINA ACADEMY, SCHOOL WINNER

89. Charles Ayumba, 12, KRISTINA ACADEMY, SCHOOL WINNER

90. Bab-G Khan, 10, KRISTINA ACADEMY, SCHOOL WINNER

91. Leonidah Makoe, 10, KRISTINA ACADEMY, SCHOOL WINNER

92. Kioko Kavila-Kwinga, 9, Private Art studio by Mary Muringi, SCHOOL WINNER

93. Mwendwa Kavila-Kwinga, 7, Private Art studio by Mary Muringi, SCHOOL WINNER

94. Mwangi Mungai, 12, Private Art studio by Mary Muringi, SCHOOL W

95. MELISSA ISICHE, 10, RIARA SPRING ACADEMY, WINNER IN UNDER 13 CATEGORY

96. ROYALLE NYAMBURA, 6, RIARA SPRING ACADEMY, WINNER UNDER 13 CATEGORY

97. TALIA ONSARIGO, 9, RIARA SPRING ACADEMY, WINNER UNDER 13 CATEGORY

98. CINY NKATHA, 10, RIARA SPRING ACADEMY, WINNER UNDER 13 CATEGORY

99. ANGEL KUNGU, 10, RIARA SPRING ACADEMY, WINNER UNDER 13 CATEGORY

100. RIARA SPRING ACADEMY

101. Beryl Luzito, 9, SCHOOL OF THE NATION, WINNER IN UNDER 13 CATEGORY

102. Makena Wairimu, 8, SCHOOL OF THE NATION

103. Duke Mwaura, 10, SCHOOL OF THE NATION, WINNER IN UNDER 13 CATEGORY

104. Joy Chung, 9, SCHOOL OF THE NATION, WINNER IN UNDER 13 CATEGORY

105. MIriam Ongalo, 7, SCHOOL OF THE NATION, WINNER IN UNDER 13 CATEGORY

106. VICTOR GATONYE, 12, ST JOANS PRIMARY SCHOOL, WINNER UNDER 13 CATEGORY

107. DONROBERT KAMAU, 12, ST JOANS PRIMARY SCHOOL, WINNER IN UNDER 13 CATEGORY

108. DONROBERT KAMAU, 12, ST JOANS PRIMARY SCHOOL

109.JOANE KARWITHA, 13, ST JOANS PRIMARY SCHOOL

110. CHALES KYALO, 13, ST JOANS PRIMARY SCHOOL

111. BRENDA KARWITHA, 13, ST JOANS PRIMARY SCHOOL

112. BRENDA KARWITHA, 13, ST JOANS PRIMARY SCHOOL,

113. Miriam Savala, 13, We NEED SHADE AND RAIN

114. 'Change Agents, students of HIGH HOPE ACADEMY, Ruiru, Kiambu, WINNERS OF THE UNDER 13 CATEGORY

115. BIANCA KAVOCHI, 13

116. Ethan Muebe, 10

117. Ethan Muebe, 10

118. Kerry Muriithi, 9

110. CALVIN SHIRIGWA, 10, COGRI, WINNER UNDER 13 CATEGORY

MASK Awards prize-giving ceremony & exhibition

MASK Awards ceremony & exhibition was opened at the Michael Joseph Art Center in Nairobi, 27 April 2017, by prominent Kenyan broadcaster Jeff Koinange of Citizen TV and the Director of Quality Assurance of the Kenyan Ministry of Education Alex Tom Majani.

Jeff Koinange, Kenyan famous broadcaster opens the Award Ceremony

Jeff Koinange with Mary Muringi

Alla Tkachuk the Founder of the MASK Prize with Mary Muringi, a teacher who won a School Prize

Edwin Wainaina, 20, the First Prize winner of the Visual Art under 25 Category

David Kimathi, Marketing Director of Mabati Rolling Mills awards an Entrepreneurial Prize to Danielle Wijenje, 15

David Kimathi awards an Entrepreneurial Prize to Leonidah Makoe, 10, and the teachers of Kristina Academy from Diani Beach

Samatha Koi, the First Prize winner in the Entrepreneurial Ideas Category

Mr Majani Alex Tom, Senior Assistant Director of Quality Assurance and Standards of the Kenyan Ministry of Education addresses the audience

Mr Majani Alex Tom awards a prize to Jeff Kariuki, 25

2017 MASK Prize exhibition

2017 MAK Prize exhibition

Exhibition of the Portfolio art competition of UK's Turner Contemporary gallery

Curators of the 2017 MASK Prize: Alfie Amalia, Watson Mwangi, Denis, Maya, and Benson

the participants

Moses Kamau and Peter kariuki with their art, winners in the Visual Arts under 25 category

Patrick Mwangi, a Music Prize winner, signs live at the ceremony

Some of 32 winners of Visual Art under 13 category with art teacher Esther Mukuhi

Saatchi Gallery, London, UK

The Best of MASK Awards 2017 exhibition was proudly hosted at the prestigious Saatchi Gallery in London from 16 November to 31 December 2017, in collaboration with the gallery's Education Department.

Showcasing over 100 digital prints of shortlisted artworks from the annual MASK Awards, the well-attended exhibition celebrated the exceptional creativity, talent, and vision of young artists from Africa. More than just an impressive display of artistic skill, the exhibition served as a powerful testament to the transformative potential of creativity—a driving force for building a brighter, more connected, and innovative world.

Jonathan Sharples of Simmons & Simmons Contemporary Art Collection

Visitors

A visitor

Tim Dann of MASK, Jonathan Sharples, and Diana Rossiter of Mayfair Insurance

Dr Lyndsay Bird of MASK

Alla Tkachuk of MASK and poet Lidia Grigorieva

Textile artist and the Founder of the Black British Female Artist (BBFA) Collective, Enam Gbewonyo

A visitor

Turner Contemporary, UK

Margate, 25 May-25 September 2017

MASK was featured as one of the three main exhibitors in the prestigious exhibition Every Day is a New Day at Turner Contemporary, a leading public art gallery in the UK. Alongside renowned artists Phyllida Barlow, Michael Armitage, and the gallery's Portfolio exhibition, MASK's work was showcased in a dynamic celebration of creativity. The exhibition was officially opened by celebrated poet Lemn Sissay MBE, further cementing the event's cultural significance.