The Panellist’s Choice Award was won by Strong Close Nursery School and Lou Sumray our Artist in Residence in 2019 for Lou's work with children and families. With over 1,200 entries and over 500,000 participants, the Big Draw Award winners were selected in London, by a distinguished jury of artists and designers. The shortlist of projects, took place as part of Big Draw Festival 2018, which celebrated the theme of ‘Play’. Every year The Big Draw Festival Awards celebrate drawing and creativity without borders. It now has a presence in over 26 countries and Festival winners included organisations from all over the world, such as Italy, Africa and Japan. Founded in 2000, The Big Draw is a visual literacy charity that promotes the universal language of drawing as a tool for learning, expression and invention. In September 2019 staff, parents/carers and children travelled to Manchester for the awards ceremony.