Awards & Recognitions
2023
Stuller Finding Inspiration Contest: 2nd Place
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2022
LUXlife 2022 Global Wedding Awards: Best Bespoke Jewellery Design Studio - North Carolina
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2021
United Arts Council Artist Support Grant, Raleigh NC
“The Process of Becoming: The Jewelry Collection of Carolyn L.E. Benesh”
PBS NC: NC Weekend - Handcrafted Arts (Season 18, Episode 29 on July 22, 2021)
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2020
First Place at CenterFest 2020, Durham NC
United Arts Council Professional Development Grant, Raleigh NC
LUXlife 2020 Global Wedding Awards: Best Bespoke Wedding Jewelry Service - North Carolina
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2019
SCAD Alumni Atelier Fellowship, Provence, France
Honorable Mention Award at Artsplosure, Raleigh NC
INDY Week Best of Triangle 2019 Finalist, Raleigh NC
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2018
INDY Week Best of Triangle 2018 Finalist, Raleigh NC
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2016
First Place at Durham Center Fest, Durham NC
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2015
United Arts Council Artist Fellowship Grant, Raleigh NC
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2014
Contemporary Jewelry Exchange (Publication)
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2012
2nd Place at SJTA Student Competition, Atlanta GA
SCAD Outstanding Academic Achievement Award, Savannah GA
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2010
SCAD Honors Grad Scholarship, Savannah GA
SCAD Outstanding Academic Achievement Award, Savannah GA
1st Place at SCAD Annual Metals and Jewelry Jury Exhibition, Savannah GA