What a night! The Young Masters Valentine’s Eve Jazz Benefit Concert was nothing short of spectacular; a celebration of talent, creativity, and the incredible community that makes it all possible. We’ve been eagerly anticipating this moment, and it exceeded every expectation.
A huge thank you to our generous sponsors and supporters, including Dr. Chris Blatchley, Lady Jill Shaw Ruddock, The Ruddock Foundation for the Arts, The Rudolph Blume Foundation, Brownhill Insurance Group and The Kirsh Foundation. Your commitment to emerging talent continues to shape the future of contemporary art.
Now, for the moment we’ve all been waiting for; congratulations to our outstanding winners and highly commended artists.
Alexandra Baraitser, Lady Jill Shaw Ruddock,Dr. Chris Blatchley, Cynthia Valianti Corbett, Emilia Momen, Lucy Newman (left to right)
Young Masters Woman Artist Award 2025
Winner: Emilia Momen
Generously sponsored by Dr. Chris Blatchley
The Young Masters Woman Artist Award celebrates the exceptional contribution of women in the arts. This year, we are proud to honor Emilia Momen for her remarkable work.
Highly Commended:
Blair Martin Cahill
Kelsey Shultis
Lucy Newman
Alexandra Baraitser
Young Masters Ruddock Foundation for the Arts Award 2025
Winner: Carlton Scott Sturgill
Generously sponsored by The Ruddock Foundation for the Arts
The Young Masters Ruddock Foundation for the Arts Award recognizes outstanding artistic achievement, and we are pleased to announce Carlton Scott Sturgill as this year’s recipient.
Young Masters Rudolph Blume Foundation Acquisition Award 2025
Winner: Sarah Jane Moon
Generously sponsored by Brad Blume, art collector and President of The Rudolph Blume Foundation.
The Rudolph Blume Foundation Acquisition Award honors artists whose work demonstrates exceptional creativity. Sarah Jane Moon has been selected for her distinctive and captivating contributions to the art world.
Highly Commended:
Jo Holdsworth
James Robert Morrison
Cristina Schek
Young Masters People’s Choice Award 2025
First Prize Winner: Cristina Schek
Second Prize Winner: Alexandra Baraitser
Generously sponsored by The Brownhill Insurance Group
The People's Choice Award is a unique honor, as it reflects the support and admiration of the public. We are thrilled to announce Cristina Schek as the First Prize winner for this year and Alexandra Baraitser as Second Prize Winner.
Jo Holdsworth, James Robert Morrison, Cristina Schek, Brad Blume, Cynthia Valianti Corbett, Sarah Jane Moon (left to right)
Thank You to Our Generous Sponsors
We would like to extend a special thank you to all of our sponsors, whose support makes the Young Masters Awards possible year after year. Your commitment to fostering emerging artists is invaluable to the growth and development of the arts community.
Photography credit: Cristina Schek