The annual DOTY awards program hosted by Doll Reader is designed to celebrate excellence in doll creation and to enjoy a shared passion for doll collecting and art. This year's DOTY Industry's Choice Award winners were announced on Jan. 29 at IDEX Premiere in Orlando, Fla., and we'd like to thank all companies and artists for entering.

The 2009 DOTY Industry's Choice Award winners are as follows:

CATEGORY 1 - PLAY DOLL

• Lola, by JC Toys Group
• 15" La Newborn, by JC Toys Group
• Panda Fun, by Adora Dolls/Charisma Brands
• Marcella the Story of Raggedy Ann, by Linda Rick for Precious Moments
• Fancy Nancy Tea Party, Alexander Doll Company

CATEGORY 2 – COLLECTIBLE BABY DOLL

• Samantha, by Doris Stannat for MasterPiece Dolls
• Pretty in Pink, by Ashton-Drake Galleries
• Miriam, by Hildegard Gunzel
• Gayla, by Goodreau Doll
• Sunday's Child, by Bonnie Chyle for Doll Maker & Friends

CATEGORY 3 – COLLECTIBLE MINIATURE DOLL

CATEGORY 4 – COLLECTIBLE FASHION AND/OR BJD

• Viola, by Gabriele Mueller for MasterPiece Dolls
• Vivacious Antionette, by Tonner Doll Company
• Simply Alice, by Kimberly Lasher of Lasher Studios
• Stunning in the Spotlight, by Mattel
• Adora Belle - Ruella Raspberry, by Marie Osmond of Charisma Brands

CATEGORY 5 – COLLECTIBLE VINYL/PLASTIC DOLL, $175 

• Kate, by Monika Gerdes for MasterPiece Dolls
• Centennial Rose Patsy, by Tonner Doll Company
• American Frontier Jackie, by Heartstring Dolls
• Aphrodite, by Mattel
• Ping, by Linda Rick for Key to My Heart, Doll Maker

CATEGORY 6 – COLLECTIBLE VINYL/PLASTIC DOLLS, MORE THAN $175

• Taylor, by Monika Levenig for MasterPiece Dolls
• Backstage Invitation Renee Devereaux, Tonner Doll Company
• Thomas Britian, by Adora Dolls for Charisma Brands
• Romy, by Heidi Plusczok
• Gabriella, by Henry and Zofia Zawieruszynski

CATEGORY 7 – COLLECTIBLE PORCELAIN DOLL

• Paolo, by Monika Levening for MasterPiece Dolls
• Marilyn Monroe - Eternally Marilyn, by The Franklin Mint
• Harmony - Let Me Call You Sweetheart, by Karen Scott for the Marie Osmond Collection, Charisma
• Midnight Dreams, by Linda Rick, The Doll Maker
• Oh, Christmas Tree, by Alexander Doll Company

CATEGORY 8 – COLLECTIBLE MANUFACTURER'S ARTIST DOLL, LESS THAN $250

• Jada, by Monika Peter-Leicht for MasterPiece Dolls
• Silver Prelude, by Ashton-Drake Galleries
• Jessica Rabbit, by Tonner Doll Company
• Fiona Moon, by Diane Bucki for Doll Maker & Friends
• Anna as Alice, by Goodreau Dolls

CATEGORY 9 – COLLECTIBLE MFG'S ARTIST DOLL, MORE THAN $250

• Pepper-Mint, by Berdine Creedy
• Cecelie, by Heidi Plusczok
• Shani, by Hildegard Gunzel
• Zoey as Alice, by Goodreau Doll
• Malika, by Henry and Zofia Zawieruszynski

CATEGORY 10 – ARTIST BABY DOLL

• Sophia, by Laura Tuzio-Ross
• Little Nicolette, by Lori Ivanovic, Silver Spoon Nursery
• Annie, by Kathy Smith-Fitzpatrick of Fitzpatrick Originals
• Sweet Eyed Milo, by Biedermann Originals
• Riley, by Andrea Arcello's Orginals

CATEGORY 11 – ARTIST MINIATURE DOLL

• Tiny Wonder, by Claire Taylor Dolls
• Livia - Victorian Bride, Anna Hardman
• Elle, by Laura Tuzio-Ross
• Little Darling "Joy of Life," by Gabriele Mueller of Gaby-Dolls
• Chocolate Bunny Suprise, by Goodreau Doll

CATEGORY 12 – ARTIST DOLL, LESS THAN $1,250

• Mommy's Tiny Blessing, by Claire Taylor Dolls
• Mya, by Annette Herrmann Originals
• Lottchen, by Gabriele Mueller for Gaby-Dolls
• Ayla, by Heidi Plusczok
• Allison, by Henry and Zofia Zawieruszynski

CATEGORY 13 – ARTIST DOLL, MORE THAN $1,250

• Akaik, by Lynn Cartwright
• The Key, by Joy Calhoon of S. Joy Calhoon Originals
• The Virgin Queen, by Susan Krey of Krey Baby Doll Company
• Schneewittchen, Princess Snow White, by Hildegard Gunzel
• Evelina, by Henry and Zofia Zawieruszynski
  

CATEGORY 14 – ONE-OF-A-KIND DOLLS, LESS THAN $1,250

• David & Luiza, by Nina Tugarina
• Jenny, by Menna Hartog, Mother's Love Doll Art
• Captured, by Roxanna Maria Sullivan
• Laila, by Maja Bill
• Wyatt Earp, by Lynda Dunham-Watkins

CATEGORY 15 – ONE-OF-A-KIND DOllS, MORE THAN $1,250

• Kristaleta, by Laura Tuzio-Ross
• Our Small Sister, by Gabriele Mueller for Gaby-Dolls
• Elijah, by Doll Dreams/Little Dreams Collection
• The Duchess, by Gregg Ortiz
• Love, by Lynda Dunham-Watkins