Georgio Sabino III has built a prolific career as a visual artist, photographer, and technology innovator, earning numerous accolades for his work in art and community-focused technology. [1, 3, 4, 5]
Competitions and Awards
- MIT Solve Tech Accelerator: Selected as a participant in the MIT Solve program for developing the GoVia Highlight a Hero app.
- Summit Artspace 2026 Awards: Recognized as an Emerging Artist 2026 recipient.
- Tower Press Building Artist Award: Selected as an awardee and resident for the Live/Work Loft competition in Cleveland.
- National Arts Program: Awarded an Honorable Mention and Scholarship in 2004.
- White House Photography Invitations: Twice invited as an official photographer for President Obama to document the national championship celebrations of the Ohio State Buckeyes (2015) and the Cleveland Cavaliers (2016). [1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8]
Publications and Academic Work
- Educational Genocide (Graduate Thesis): An academic paper that examines how learning styles and historical trauma impact mental and physical well-being.
- The Pursuit to the White House: A visually stunning book featuring photography from his time documenting President Obama’s journey and second term.
- Professional Jury Roles: Served as an art juror for the Congressional Art Competition under Congresswoman Stephanie Tubbs Jones and Congresswoman Marsha Fudge and Congresswoman Shontel M. Brown. [, 2, 5]