[5] Wizard Entertainment sponsored the first live Inkwell Awards presentation at The New England Comic Con in October 2010.

Most-Adaptable InkerInk artist "showing ink style versatility" in award year interior, cover-dated, American comic book material.

Ink artists "deserving of more attention" for their work from award year interior cover-dated American comic book material.

Artists known for inking their own pencil work in award year interior, cover-dated, American comic book material.

[23] A hall of fame designation for an inking career in American comic books (lifetime achievement, 25 years minimum; two winners chosen annually).