MIAMI BEACH, Fla., Nov. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- Automotive executives, members
of the regional press, friends and families were on hand last night to
recognize the winning designs in the Dream Rides -- Student Concept Car Design
Competition. Presented by the South Florida International Auto Show, Miami's
Community Newspapers, and the South East Automotive Media Organization
(SEAMO), the Dream Rides event was organized to showcase the work of the auto
industry's future designers.
More than 70 entries were submitted from high schools throughout the
Miami-Dade region. Industry designers and executives that participated in
judging the entries were impressed by the presentation skills and
professionalism shown by many of the entries. In addition to an elegant
crystal trophy, a total of $8,500 in scholarship money will be shared among
the top eight designers.
The industry's top manufacturers, including General Motors, Honda,
Hyundai, Nissan, Subaru, Toyota, and Volvo, sponsored the scholarship fund and
the award reception.
One of Miami's magnet schools, Design & Architecture Senior High (DASH),
took home six of the top eight awards. Another magnet school, the New World
School of the Arts, was also represented among the winners. "These entries are
certainly a testament to the value of highly focused educational programs
directed by the best educators," said Ron Beasley, South Florida Director of
SEAMO.
Taking first place in the competition was the Crossover Concept Car, a
variable wheelbase car designed by Ren Stone from DASH. Second place went to
the Intel, an accessible urban commuter vehicle designed by Orhan Cileli of
DASH. In third place, the Ikarus, a multi-function accessible vehicle, was
designed by Hector Rodriguez, also of DASH.
Five honorable mentions were also awarded, with three going to Victor
Fernandez (Vinci), Kenneth Roberts (Waveio), and Marcus Collins (Envia), all
from DASH. Other honorable mentions went to Leonardo Castaneda (Argon) from
the New World School of the Arts, and to Yoelmir Santana (DLK Project), of
Hialeah-Miami Lakes High School.
"Based on the response of the entrants, educators and sponsors, the Dream
Rides program will certainly be continued and expanded at upcoming auto shows
throughout the Southeast region," said Tom Kelley, Executive Director of
SEAMO.
For more information, contact SEAMO at (704) 599-0570, or visit
http://www.southeastautomedia.org on the web.
SOURCE South East Automotive Media Organization
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