Otis College of Art and Design President Samuel Hoi announced Tuesday the recipients of special design awards.

Dr. Bijan Pakzad, chairman and designer of House of Bijan will receive the Otis Design Legend Award. Artist Tyrus Wong, a 1932 graduate of Otis College and an illustrator at both Disney and Warner Bros. studios, will also be commended with the Otis Alumni Achievement Award.

The awards will be presented on May 8 at the college’s 28th Annual Scholarship Benefit and Fashion Show at The Beverly Hilton.

“Each year Otis honors an individual or company whose name is synonymous with design and artful style,” said Hoi. “Bijan has a world-wide reputation for design elegance in menswear and fragrance. His boutique on Rodeo Drive is considered a Beverly Hills landmark. A self-described perfectionist, Dr. Bijan Pakzad is the perfect choice for this special design award from Otis College.”

Celebrating 35 successful years in fashion and design, the House of Bijan is a testament to the talent of the company founder. Bijan’s legendary “by-appointment-only” showroom on Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills is headquarters for his commercial empire, which includes menswear, jewelry, accessories, fragrance and the interior design of luxury cars and airplanes.

The scholarship benefit is Otis College's largest fundraiser, grossing over $1 million in scholarships for art and design students. Tickets and additional information are available at www.otis.edu/sbs or by calling 310-665-6858.