New York, New York  – January 4, 2023:  New York Festivals Advertising Awards partnered with KBCA and the 2022 Korea Communications Awards to shine a spotlight on the communication industry with a special award honoring innovation in creative communications. 

New York Festivals and The Korea Communications Awards celebrated character designer, Lee Dahye's entry "Crowny Capricormmus" with the 2022 New York Festivals Award.  

"We're thrilled to honor the innovative communications work emanating from South Korea with this special New York Festivals Award," said Ellen Smyth, CEO, New York Festivals. "Congratulations to Lee Dahye on behalf of the entire New York Festivals team for earning this well-deserved accolade."

Bae Seong Bong of the KBCA presented the award to Lee Dahye at a ceremony hosted by KBCA at the Seoul Press Center this past November 30th. Over 300 industry creatives, communication experts, and brand executives gathered to celebrate the winners and their top-scoring ground-breaking work.