Certiport Announces 2016 Adobe Certified Associate World Champions

For the fourth year running, it has been amazing to see student artists across the globe compete in the annual Adobe Certified Associate World Championship. Of the over 230,000 total entries submitted into this competition, 33 students were selected to compete in Orlando, FL for the ACA World Championship title. This year, Lourdes Gimena Anquiano Bermúdez from Mexico beat out the other 32 finalists in this incredibly talented, creative pool of Adobe Certified Associates to take first place. Take a peek at the top three finalists and their submissions:

First place, Lourdes Gimena Anquiano Bermúdez, Mexico

Second place, Ng Hwa Ee Nicholas, Malaysia

Third place, Cheung Kuok Pan, Macau

All other final flyer entries can be viewed here.

Not only did these students showcase their superior Adobe® Photoshop® CC, Adobe® InDesign® CC, and Adobe® Illustrator® CC skills, knowledge, and abilities, but they applied them to support a great cause. Certiport and Adobe partnered with the International Child Art Foundation (ICAF) for this year’s challenge to raise awareness and support for children’s art and creativity around the world. Students were asked to create a digital flyer for ICAF to help market its 6th Arts Olympiad. The students’ projects were judged on their creative and technical skills, as well as how well their flyer matched the client’s (ICAF) needs. In this competition, students gained the valuable experience of designing for a client’s needs while developing work for their professional portfolio.

Next year’s competition will be held in Anaheim, California. To stay connected on social, be sure to follow the competition gallery on Behance and the hashtag for the event: #ACAWC.

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About the Adobe Certified Associate Program

The Adobe Certified Associate (ACA) certification allows learners to demonstrate proficiency in Adobe digital communications tools. Becoming a Certified Associate can help candidates stand apart from their peers, boost their confidence, and expand their career opportunities. Additionally, Adobe provides educational resources and curriculum on the Adobe Education Exchange to support educators and students preparing to earn their ACA certifications. Visit the ACA page on the Education Exchange to learn more about the details and benefits of this program.