The WASCO AWARD for the Most Artistic Entry - 2016

Congratulations to the 2016 Most Artistic Taxidermists!



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 in blue will display a photograph of the winning entry.

Scott Staton, Jacksonville, FLOld Squaws
February 6th, 2016 - Florida State Taxidermists Association


Troy Piotrowski, Amherst, WITurkey
February 15th, 2016 - National Wild Turkey Federation


John Lee, Hoboken, GABufflehead Drake
February 20th, 2016 - Georgia Taxidermist Association


Mike Nakielski, Iron Ridge, WIWood Duck
February 21st, 2016 - Wisconsin Taxidermists Association


Mickey Bowman, Lawton, OK – Brook Trout
February 27th, 2016 - Arkansas Taxidermy Association


Nate Miller, Merrifield, MN – Oldsquaw Drake
March 6th, 2016 - North Dakota Taxidermy Association


Chris Horne, Mount Joy, PAWild Boar
March 12th, 2016 - Virginia Taxidermists Association


Dale Robertson, Young, AZMountain Lion
March 12th, 2016 - Arizona Taxidermy Association


Mike Nakielski, Iron Ridge, WICrow
March 13th, 2016 - Illinois Taxidermist Association


Tim Gorenchan, Escanaba, MIBrown Trout
March 19th, 2016 - Michigan Taxidermist Association


Justin Jones, Dixon, CAWood Ducks
March 19th, 2016 - California Association of Taxidermists


Vince Spellane, Saltsburg, PAWhitetail Deer
March 19th, 2016 - Pennsylvania Taxidermy Association


Keith Goodrow, Fremont, INAntelope
March 20th, 2016 - Association of Indiana Taxidermists


Kip Love, Riverton, UTWarthog
March 20th, 2016 - Utah Taxidermists Association


Cory Foth, Peabody, KS – Bluegill
March 20th, 2016 - Kansas Association of Taxidermy


Tyler Erickson, Brookings, SDYellow Perch
March 20th, 2016 - South Dakota Taxidermist Association


Alain Veilleux, Bale-Comeau, Quebec – Brook Trout
March 20th, 2016 - Canadian Taxidermy Association


Ben Lenoble, Fremont, WI – Crappie
April 3rd, 2016 - Iowa Taxidermy Association


Ted Wyenberg, Combined Locks, WI – Wood Duck
April 10th, 2016 - Mississippi State Taxidermy Association


Brian Noody, Garden City, NY – Fighting Impalas
April 9th, 2016 - United Taxidermists of New York


Allen Malaise, Cody, WYAlaskan Moose
April 11th, 2016 - Wyoming Association of Taxidermy Artists


Mike Nakielski, Iron Ridge, WIBlack Ducks
April 16th, 2016 - Minnesota Taxidermy Guild


Royal Robillard, Gatineau, QuebecChinook Salmon
April 17th, 2016 - Quebec Taxidermy Association


Timothy Gorenchan, Escanaba, MIBrown Trout
May 1st, 2016 - National Taxidermist Association


Jeff Mourning, Littleton, CO – Cutthroat Trout
May 1st, 2016 - New Mexico Taxidermy Association


Dale Manning, Missoula, MTBlue Grouse
May 1st, 2016 - Montana Taxidermists Association


Matt Tainter, Westby, WI – Pheasant
May 31st, 2016 - Nebraska State Taxidermist Association


Brian Brew, Springhill, TN Mergansers
June 4th, 2016 - Tennessee Taxidermists Association


Josh Gustad, New Castle, CO Bobcat
June 4th, 2016 - Colorado Taxidermists Association


Ryan Rhodes, Stockton Springs, MEBlack Duck
June 5th, 2016 - New England Association of Taxidermists


Korey Alleman, Breaux Bridge, LAGadwall
June 11th, 2016 - Oklahoma Taxidermists Association


David Ferguson, Harrisville, UTMule Deer
June 25th, 2016 - Oregon Taxidermy Association


Shane Smith, Bridgeport, AL – Peacock
June 26th, 2016 - Alabama Taxidermy Association


Eric Perry, Gold Hill, NC – Mallards
July 30th, 2016 - North Carolina Taxidermy Association


Jeremy Simon, Elkins, WVSnow Goose
August 5th, 2016 - Maryland Taxidermy Association


Cole Cruickshank, Cameron, MOBluegill
August 5th, 2016 - Missouri Taxidermy Association


Ryan Rhodes, Stockton Springs, MEBlack Duck
August 7th, 2016 - Maine Association of Taxidermists


Kurt Ainsworth, Independence, KY – Whitetail Deer
August 9th, 2016 - Kentucky Taxidermist Association



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