The CSA Costume Design Award is given annually to recognize excellence in costume design in a production for theatre, film, television, or other media that involves dressing living performers. Award-winning productions demonstrate creative, innovative, and effective approaches to costume design. The CSA Costume Design Award, first presented in 2008, reflects the Costume Society of America's interest in and encouragement of creative visual design. The award has recognized excellence in costume design in various ways over the years: originally awarded for an entire body of work, the current award is given for excellence in a single production. To be eligible for the award, a production must be for living performers, whether for theatre, dance, opera, film, television, the internet, or other entertainment performances in traditional or non-traditional venues. The production must also have been performed in the 12 months preceding the nomination deadline. A title page including the name and contact information of the nominee is required. No more than 25 clearly labeled images (which may include links to short video clips) that give a visual overview of the production, selected costume renderings, realized costumes, and the inspiration/research underlying the creative work of the designer must also be submitted. A proposal that describes the following information is also required: the medium in which the production was presented, including the venue and audience; the concept for the production, including the director's vision; the collaborative process with the director, design team, and production team; the inspiration and challenges of the creative costume design process; how the costumes advanced the storyline and the characterization of the performers; and the practical production process, detailing how the costumes were executed. Please visit the award's website or contact the Costume Society of America for more information.