Introducing Autodesk® Masters Awards, 2009
Over the past few months we’ve asked you, as a member of the 3D Community, to nominate talented artists for Autodesk Maya® Master, 3ds Max® Master, and Softimage® awards for 2009.

All of the talented people nominated were recognized as exceptional people doing exceptional things with—and for—3D CG through the work they produce, through mentoring, and for their contribution to advancing the Autodesk tools they use. Then we asked you, 3ds Max, Maya, and Softimage artists, to vote—and vote you did—by the thousands.

It’s a great pleasure to introduce the Autodesk Masters 2009. Our warmest congratulations go to:

A Big "Thank You" to All of the Nominees
Naming those honored this year was a challenging task given all of the talented artists nominated by AREA members throughout 2009. No matter what the outcome, all of the nominees are among the best of the very best. We extend our deeply felt thanks to the nominees for agreeing to "stand and be counted". They are all truly gifted and contribute in so many ways to make 3D art and technology better for us all.