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The WASCO Most Artistic Entry Award is presented to the most artistic piece in a taxidermy competition. The winner is chosen collectively by all of the judges from the entire competition. WASCO Award winners receive a polished acrylic award and a gift certificate from WASCO (Wildlife Artist Supply Company). The following taxidermists have been recognized by their peers for their innovation, skill, artistic talent and high quality. Clicking on entries highlighted blue will display a photograph of the winning entry.
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Bo Reed, Clearwater, FL. - Leopard and Baboon
February 5, Florida State Taxidermists Association
Andy Hajek, Brighton, CO. - Common Eiders
February 25, Colorado Taxidermist Association, Inc.
Mike Orthober, Egg Harbor, WI. - Woodcock
February 25, Wisconsin Taxidermists Association
Jason Snowberger, Duncansville, PA. - Coyote Pups
February 26, Pennsylvania Taxidermy Association
Jeff McHugh, Plainview, MN. - Wild Turkey
February 26, National Wild Turkey Federation
Monte Artrip, Peru, IN. - Golden Rainbow Trout
March 4, Association of Indiana Taxidermists
Mike Greenleaf, Aztec, NM. - Diamondback Rattlesnakes
March 4, New Mexico Taxidermists Association
Nathan Wilson, Monterey, TN. - Wild Boars
March 11, Southern Regional Taxidermy Convention
Andy Hajek, Brighton, CO. - Ringneck Duck
March 11, Nebraska State Taxidermist Association
Scott Giles, Easly, SC. -Grizzly Bear
March 11, South Carolina Association of Taxidermists
Jody Slusher, Fargo, ND. - Woodduck
March 11, North Dakota Taxidermy Association
Jim Hicks, Mecosta, MI. - Whitetail and Coyote
March 18, Michigan Taxidermist Association
Dustin Clark, Central Point, OR. - Blacktail Deer
March 19, California Association of Taxidermists
Scott Humble, Springville, UT. - Brook Trout Group
March 18, Utah Taxidermists Association
Brad Laaker, Godfrey, IL. - Pair of Pintail Ducks
March 25, Illinois Taxidermy Association
Lorena Newby, Memphis, TN. - Whitetail Deer
April 1, Mississippi State Taxidermy Association
Jason Snowberger, Duncansville, PA. - Black Bear
April 1, Virginia Taxidermist Association
Jim Waller, Columbus, OH. - Whitetail Deer
April 2, Professional Taxidermists of Ohio
John Meister, Old Town, ME. - Brook Trout
April 2, Maine Association of Taxidermists
Jeff Elich, Bovey, MN. - Pair of Eiders
April 15, Minnesota Taxidermy Guild
Brett Wingfield, Spirit Lake, IA. - Largemouth Bass
April 15, Iowa Taxidermist Association
Tim Steen, Tilbury, Ontario - Woodduck
April 15, Canadian Taxidermy Association
Paul Czarnecki, Waterford, PA. - Harlequins
April 16, West Virginia Taxidermy Association
Lorena Newby, Memphis, TN. - Whitetail Deer Eating Apples
April 29, Piedmont Taxidermy Mini-Course
Mitch Scroggins, Nachez, MS. - Three Woodducks
May 6, Louisiana Taxidermist Association
Brian Komenda, Hampstead, NH. - Pronghorn and Prairie Dogs
May 27, Connecticut Association of Taxidermists
Richard Bolduc, Macog, Quebec - Whitetail and Red Squirrel
May 27, Quebec Taxidermy Association
Tom Weickum, Cheyenne, WY. - Pedestal Mount Zebra
June 3, Western Regional Taxidermy Championships
Thad Countess, Victoria, TX. - Mountain Lion with Baby Elk
June 3, Texas Taxidermy Association
Blake Wilson, Huntsville, AL. - Waterfowl Group in a Boat
June 10, Alabama Taxidermists Association
Andy Campbell, Glena, KS. - Three Green-Winged Teal
June 16, Oklahoma Taxidermist Association
Jim Kimball, Lewistown, MT. - Ringneck Pheasants
June 23, International Guild of Taxidermy
Frank Mauriello, West Caldwell, NJ. - Crabs and Clams
June 24, Garden State Taxidermy Association
Jason Snowberger, Duncansville, PA. - Coyote Pups
June 24, Eastern Regional Taxidermy Convention
Troy Rose, Boise, ID. - Cape Buffalo
June 24, Oregon Association of Taxidermists
Kirby King, Belgrade, MT. - Sandhill Crane
June 24, Montana Taxidermist Association
Wendell Hood, Williamson, GA. - Wild Turkey
June 24, Georgia Taxidermist Association
Todd Kranau, Blue Hill, NE. - Bighorn Sheep
July 1, Kansas Association of Taxidermists
John Stevens, Twin Falls, ID. - Bluegill
July 1, Idaho Association of Taxidermists
Cyril Smith III, Woodland Park, CO. - Brown Trout
July 15, National Taxidermists Association
Dan Helmer, DuQuoin, IL. - Largemouth Bass
July 29, Kentucky Taxidermist Association
Brad Eddington, Doniphan, MO. - Ross Goose
July 29, Arkansas Taxidermist Association
Tony Finazzo, San Bernadino, CA. - Three Chukars
July 29, Arizona Taxidermy Artists Association
Fred Vanderburgh, Van Etten, NY. - Drinking Whitetail
August 5, United Taxidermists of New York
Pat Tourville, Appleton, WI. - Raccoons
August 5, Midwest Taxidermist Rendezvous
Tommy Hall, Indian Trail, NC. - Mule Deer and Cougar
August 5, North Carolina Taxidermists Association
Carmen Helmer, DuQuoin, IL. - Three Blue-Winged Teal
August 5, Missouri Taxidermist Association
Ernie Wallace, Westerville, OH. - Mallard Duck
September 9, Ohio Association of Taxidermists
Brian Downes, Claymont, DE. - Ringneck Duck
September 15, Delaware Taxidermists Association
Denton Shearin, Bolivar, TN. - Whitetail Deer
September 16, Tennessee Taxidermists Association
Jody Green, McLeansboro, IL. - Pair of Javelina
September 24, Midwest Taxidermy Classic