The WASCO AWARD for the Most Artistic Entry - 2002


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.


Andy Hajek, Brighton, CO. - Blue Geese
January 25, Colorado Taxidermist Association


Jeff Hutcheson, Warner Robbins, GA. - Canvasback
January 25, Georgia Taxidermist Association (Winter Show)


Kurt Mail, Inverness, FL. - Queen Angelfish
February 2, Florida State Taxidermists Association


Ted Weyenberg, Conbined Locks, WI.
February 22, Wisconsin Taxidermists Association


Rob Henrekin, Greenough, MT. - Tiger
February 23, Montana Taxidermy Association


Harry Whitehead, Lexington, KY. - Wild Turkey
February 23, National Wild Turkey Federation


Steve Kinker, Greensburg, IN. - Mountain Lion
February 23, Association of Indiana Taxidermists


Bill Bowen, Albuquerque, NM. - Pronghorn Antelope
March 9, New Mexico Taxidermy Association


Steve Choi, Charlottesville, VA. - Mule Deer
March 9, Virginia Taxidermists Association


Bob McIlroy, Lugoff, SC. - Woodduck Dead Game Mount
March 9, South Carolina Association of Taxidermists


James Benson, East Grand Forks, MN. - Pedestal Bighorn Sheep
March 9, North Dakota Taxidermy Association


Terry Weick, Hopkins, MI. - Tiger Trout
March 16, Michigan Taxidermist Association


Brian Harness, Harrison, AR. - Ringneck Pheasants
March 16, Southern Regional Taxidermy Convention


Scott Steiner, Lincoln, NE. - King Eider
March 16, Nebraska State Taxidermist Association


__________, __________, __ - Canada Geese Pair
March 16, Utah Taxidermists Association


Carmen Helmer, DuQuoin, IL. - Ross Geese Trio
March 23, Illinois Taxidermist Association


Janson Snowberger, Duncansville, PA. - White Wolf
March 23, Pennsylvania Taxidermy Association


Greg Cuvelier, Aplington, IA. - Coyote
April 6, Iowa Taxidermist Association


Mike McMullen, Squaw Valley, CA. - Whitetail Deer
April 13, California Association of Taxidermists


Dale Robinson, Sussex Corner, New Burnswick, Canada - Coyote and Pheasant
April 13, Maine Association of Taxidermists


Mickey Bowman, Lawton, OK. - Rainbow Trout
April 13, Kansas Association of Taxidermists


Jim Lynch, New Springfield, OH. - Whitetail Deer
April 14, Professional Taxidermists of Ohio


Kurt Billmeier, Richfield, MN. - Fisher
April 20, Minnesota Taxidermy Guild


Ray Robinson, Thorold, Ontario - Gar Pike
April 20, Canadian Taxidermy Association


Jean Roll, Perry, MI. - Grey Fox Pair
April 26, Piedmont Taxidermy Mini-Course


Dan Gill, Lewistown, MT. - Rainbow Trout
April 26, Wyoming Association of Taxidermy Artists


Ashley Barrett, Chambersburg, PA,
May 4, West Virginia Taxidermy Association


__________, __________, __ __________
May 4, Louisiana Taxidermist Association


John Sanzo, Troiless, Ontario - Fisher
May 19, Quebec Taxidermy Association


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May 31, Mississippi State Taxidermy Association


Richard Reeves, Channelview, TX. - Redfish
June 1, Texas Taxidermy Association


David Whitney, Poughkeepsie, NY. - Alligator
June 1, Connecticut Association of Taxidermists


Dennis Currier, Ontario, CA. - Pair of Cackler Geese
June 1, Arizona Taxidermy Artists Association


Dan Helmer, DuQuoin, IL. - Crappie
June 8, International Guild of Taxidermy


Mike Ross, Parker, CO. - Chum Salmon
June 8, Western Regional Taxidermy Championships


Rodney Casteel, Macon, GA. - Hooded Merganser
June 15, Georgia Taxidermist Association


Kirk Marston, Emmett, ID. - Fisher Pair
June 16, Idaho Association of Taxidermists


Dustin Clark, Medford, OR. - Blacktail Deer
June 28, Oregon Association of Taxidermists


Carmen Helmer, DuQuoin, IL. - 3 Snow Geese
June 29, National Taxidermists Association


Mickey Bowman, Lawton, OK. - Rainbow Trout
July 12, Oklahoma Taxidermist Association


Greg Ielfield, Greenfield, NY. - Wild Turkey
July 20, Garden State Taxidermy Association


Tommy Armstrong, Ethel, MS. - Wild Turkey
July 20, Alabama Taxidermists Association


Tommy Hall, Indian Trail, NC. - Reproduction Brook Trout
July 27, North Carolina Taxidermists Association


Brian Harness, Harrison, AR. - Ringneck Pheasants
August 2, Arkansas Taxidermist Association


Jim Brown, Averill Park, NY. - Caribou
August 3, United Taxidermists of New York


Bret Kirk, Ft. Collins, CO. - Blue Grouse Trio
August 4, Eastern Regional Taxidermy Convention (Maryland T A)


Devin Amelunke, Frederickstown, MO. - Coyote Trio
August 10, Missouri Taxidermist Association


Carmen Helmer, DuQuoin, IL. - Black Duck
August 17, Kentucky Taxidermist Association


David Jettinghoff, Delphos, OH. - Raccoon
August 24, Ohio Association of Taxidermists


__________, __________, __ __________
September 7, Tennessee Taxidermists Association


Maria Wallace, Wilmington, DE. - Wild Turkey
September 14, Delaware Taxidermists Association


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