Winners of the 52 Plus Joker Diamond Award 2026 Announced!

The prestigious 52 Plus Joker Diamond Awards were revealed last weekend at the 2026 52 Plus Joker Convention in Niagara Falls, NY. The Artist of the Year went to Lorenzo Gaggiotti of Stockholm17. This is Lorenzo's FOURTH Diamond Awards for the Artist of the Year Category. Incredible!

Cavaliers by Lee McKenzie took home the Deck of the Year award this year! This elegant deck is inspired by the iconic artistry, craftsmanship and rich spirit of Cuba’s legendary cigars. Alive with rich gold ink and flourishing detail in a deliberately decadent old-world style. 

Congratulations to Lorenzo, Lee McKenzie and all the nominees for their incredible work!

The 52 Plus Joker’s Diamond Awards 2022 Winner Announced!

The 52 Plus Joker Diamond Award winners have been announced at this weekend’s 52 Plus Joker convention in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Both ‘Artist of the Year’ and ‘Deck of the Year’ Awards went to Lorenzo Gaggiotti of Stockholm17.

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Lorenzo’s stunning Eye of the Ocean playing cards won ‘Deck of the Year’. Lorenzo had an incredible year with the release of memorable decks such as the 52 Plus Joker 2021 Club Deck, Eye of the Ocean, Odd Fellows, and the Notorious Gambling Frog. This is Lorenzo’s second double category after winning both categories in 2019.

Other decks in the category were Hummingbird Feathers by Marvelous Decks and Azure Dragon & Time Machine by TCC.

Congratulations Lorenzo! 😀

Who Won the 2023 52 Plus Joker’s Diamond Awards?

The 52 Plus Joker Diamond Award winners have been announced at this weekend’s 52 Plus Joker convention in Cleveland, Ohio. For the second year running, both ‘Artist of the Year’ and ‘Deck of the Year’ Awards went to Lorenzo Gaggiotti of Stockholm17. 

Lorenzo’s 17th Kingdom playing cards won ‘Deck of the Year’, a remarkable deck that defies convention with its captivating glass-hour shape. This is Lorenzo’s THIRD double category since winning both categories in 2019.

Other decks in the category were RX Almanac by Elettra Deganello, Under the Moon by Jocu PLaying Cards, Eye of Kukulkan by Herman Ong and Ethereal Dreams by Digital Desires.

Congratulations Lorenzo! 😀

News: Here Are The Winners of the 2019 52 Plus Joker's Diamond Awards

The 2019 52 Plus Joker Diamond Award winners have been announced over the weekend. The annual convention was held at the Hilton University Place Hotel in Charlotte, North Carolina. Both 'Artist of the Year' award and 'Deck of the Year' award went to Lorenzo Gaggiotti of Stockholm17.

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Lorenzo's stunning House of the Rising Spade won 'Deck of the Year'. What an incredible effort and achievement for Lorenzo. This is the first time that a designer won both categories. Other decks in the category were De Novo by Rick Davidson, Monolith by Thirdway Industries, Six Strings by Kardify and Top Aces of World War II by Black Ink.

Congratulations to Lorenzo!

52 Plus Joker Diamond Award 2024 Winners Announced!

The prestigious 52 Plus Joker Diamond Awards were revealed last weekend at the 2024 52 Plus Joker Convention in Niagara Falls, NY. For the THIRD consecutive year, Artist of the Year went to Lorenzo Gaggiotti of Stockholm17, solidifying his place as a powerhouse in the world of playing card design.

Marianne Larsen’s Cirque Luciole deck took home the Deck of the Year award. The deck dazzled collectors with its intricate design, paying homage to the magic and mystery of the circus world. 

The competition for Deck of the Year included other notable designs like Forged Playing Cards by Chris Hage & Jody Eklund, La Mouche Playing Cards by Elettra Deganello, Nazo Nazo by Jack Brutus Penny & Portfolio 52, ShanHai Playing Cards by ARK and Space Suits by Russ Gray & Meadowlark.

Congratulations to Lorenzo, Marianne Larsen and all the nominees for their incredible work!