Nickelodeon Animation Dedicates New Archives Vault To Nickelodeon Archivist Kevin Iwaki

On Thursday 25th January 2018, Nickelodeon Animation held a special dedication ceremony to dedicate the Nickelodeon Archives and Library's new Archives Vault in loving memory of Kevin Iwaki, a devoted Nickelodeon Archivist and cartoon enthusiast who sadly passed away on Friday, January 13, 2017. A well respected part of the Nickelodeon family, his colleagues describe him as a "adored co-worker" and "friend to all". Photos from the naming ceremony can be found below.

Toasted to Kevin’s inspiring life and legacy as Nickelodeon dedicated their new archival space in his honor. #librarylife

A post shared by Jill Breznican (@girlfridaygen) on Jan 25, 2018 at 2:08pm PST

I can’t believe it’s already been a year since our beloved friend left us. It’s so awesome of @nickanimation to dedicate the #archives in honor of Kevin! Truly an honor and privilege to tour and see his passion inside the archives vault. Kevin is missed by many! ❤️ Also, I may have geeked out from the nostalgia seeing production of my favorite childhood shows 😍🤩#friendship #memories #nickelodeon #animation #archives #nostalgia

A post shared by Courtney Kurata (@courtneykurata) on Jan 25, 2018 at 1:34pm PST

Thanks for having us Nickelodeon #ripkevin 💕

A post shared by Nikki 🐚 (@hokamanikki) on Jan 24, 2018 at 7:57pm PST

R.I.P. Kevin Iwaki. November 12, 1986 - January 13, 2017.