One of the many highlights of the Northern Ontario Expo was the third annual costume contest.
The event is popular for both participants and spectators.
This year’s contestants had the chance to win prizes from Best Buy (formerly Future Shop), Nerd Block, Jump City Comics and Collectibles, NEO Laser Tag and Timmins Cinema 6.
Contestants of all skills were welcomed to walk the stage and impress the panel of judges with their costumes.
This year’s judges comprised of Guest of Honor Kris Holden-Ried, Cosplay guest Pretty Wreck Cosplay, Lori’s Sewing Place owner Lori Schwehr and Party Place owner Alisa Brooks.
It was no easy decision this year as 30 participants took to the stage to impress the judges and crowd.
From Star Wars character, anime, video game characters and more, the crowd cheered on the participants this past Saturday.
Ultimately, only a few would win the top prizes.
Here is the list of winners from this year’s costume contest:
Adults Category (13 & up)
Best in Show - Derrick Pellerin (Fallout Power Armour)
Best Craftsmanship - Karen Hutchison (Klingon Commander)
Most Creative - Brendan Montgomery (Green Lantern, Justice League 3000)
Judges Choice - Emily Bobby (The Joker, New 52 version)
Most Enthusiasm - Peter J Hutchison (Klingon Warrior)
Stage presence - Lee Hutchison (Poison Ivy)
Honorable mention - Elisha Linklater-Longpre (Steampunk)
Youth Category (12 and under)
Best in Show - Andraya Johnston (Arwen, Lord of the Rings)
Best Craftsmanship - Alexander Labonte (Charizard, Pokemon)
Best Craftsmanship - Love-Leigh Bertrand (Batgirl)
Most Creative - Cedric Gourley (Fish, Boxtrolls)
Judges Choice - Ethan Gourley(Luke Skywalker, Star Wars)
Most Enthusiasm - Logan Bechard-Jette (Clone trooper, Star Wars)
Stage presence – Damien Montigny (Toon Link, Legend of Zelda)
All participants did walk away with a bag as a thank you for their participation in this year’s costume contest.
