The SI Impact Award recognizes individuals who have contributed to, affected, and influenced the Society of Illustrators.
We are proud to introduce the SI Impact Award, a new honor dedicated to recognizing those who have made significant contributions to the Society of Illustrators. This award aims to celebrate individuals whose influence has shaped our organization, enriching our programming and fostering a brighter future for our artists and the public alike—aligning with our mission to promote and support the art of illustration.
2024: Dilys Evans
Dilys Evans, Founder of The Original Art, was a fine artist before falling in love with children’s book illustration. In 1978, she established Dilys Evans Fine Illustration, LLC, an agency…
2024: Marcia Leonard
Marcia Leonard, Senior Advisor for The Original Art, has worked as an editor, agent, publicist, project manager, book packager, and consultant—all in the field of children’s literature. She’s the author…
2024: Laurent Linn
Laurent Linn, Artistic Advisor for The Original Art, is an art director for Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers and Paula Wiseman Books and the author/illustrator of the YA…