The WASCO AWARD for the Most Artistic Entry - 2007


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.

Charlie Lastella, Jupiter, FL. - Whitetail Deer
February 10, 2007, Florida State Taxidermists Association


Jerry Froelich, St. Cloud, MN. - Atlantic Brant Goose
February 17, 2007, Minnesota Taxidermy Guild


Devin Amelunke, Fredericktown, MO. - Turkey and Possum
February 24, 2007, National Wild Turkey Federation


Richard Harper, Plains, GA. - Largemouth Bass
February 24, 2007, Georgia Taxidermist Association


Mike Nakielski, Iron Ridge, WI. - Wood Duck Group
February 24, 2007, Wisconsin Taxidermists Association


Darrell Rollans, Little Rock, AR. - Crappie
February 24, 2007, Arkansas Taxidermy Association


Rick Starostki, St. Charles, MO. - Bobcat
March 3, 2007, Association of Indiana Taxidermists


Kurt Schirado, Bismarck, ND. - Tahr and Chamois
March 10, 2007, North Dakota Taxidermists Association


Frank Newmyer, Galdwin, MI. - Pair of Capercaillie Grouse
March 10, 2007, Pennsylvania Taxidermists Association


Brad Laaker, Godfrey, IL. - Harlequin
March 10, 2007, Illinois Taxidermists Association


Anissa Gallegos, Las Vegas, NM. - Javelina
March 10, 2007, New Mexico Taxidermists Association


Terry Weick, Hopkins, MI. - Eiders
March 17, 2007, Michigan Taxidermist Association


Jerry Froelich, St. Cloud, MN. - Ringneck/Woodduck Cross
March 17, 2007, South Dakota Taxidermists Association


Cory Caruthers, Urbandale, IA. - Blue Goose
March 18, 2007, Iowa Taxidermists Association


Dale Manning, Missoula, MT. - Flying Cinnamon Teal
March 24, 2007, Montana Taxidermists Association


Dan Martin, Deer Park, MD. - Mountain Goat
March 24, 2007, Virginia Taxidermists Association


Sandy Sylvester, Tuckerton, NJ. - Muskrat
March 31, 2007, Delaware Taxidermists Association


Brian Banbury, Perrysville, OH. - Wood Ducks
March 31, 2007, Ohio Taxidermists Association


Dennis Schumacher, Garden Plain, KS. - Ringneck Pheasant
March 31, 2007, Kansas Association of Taxidermists


Tomas Berube, Poland, ME. - ______
March 31, 2007, Maine Association of Taxidermists


Cory Logo, Greenville, PA. -Common Goldeneye
March 31, 2007, West Virginia Taxidermy Association


J.R. Butler, Hulett, WY. - Mule Deer & Indian Sculpture
May 4, 2007, Wyoming Association of Taxidermy Artists


Randy Terry, Fort Smith, AR. - Black Duck
May 5, 2007, Mississippi Taxidermy Association


Joe Strange, Houma, LA. - Blackbuck
May 5, 2007, Louisiana Taxidermy Association


Scott Furguson, Alpha, NJ. - Bufflehead
May 5, 2007, Garden State Taxidermy Association


Mark Benfield, Lincolnton, NC. - Redheads
May 18, 2007, The Surry Taxidermy Mini-Course


Grant Wilborn, North Ogden, UT. - ______
May 19, 2007, Utah Taxidermist Association


Richard Bolduc, Austin, Quebec - Moose Calf Group
May 20, 2007, Quebec Taxidermists Association


Andrew Hajek, Brighton, CO. - Surf Scoter
May 26, 2007, Colorado Taxidermist Association


Al Baken, Apple Valley, CA. - Dorado
June 2, 2007, Idaho Taxidermists Association


Stan Gross, Hollywood, AL. - _____
June 2, 2007, Alabama Taxidermy Association


Todd Kranau, Blue Hill, NE. - Caribou and Wolf
June 2, 2007, Nebraska State Taxidermists Association


Charlie Thurston, Klamath Falls, OR. - Green-Winged Teal
June 9, 2007, Oregon Association of Taxidermists


Stacy Jeter, College Station, TX. - Otter
June 9, 2007, Texas Taxidermy Association


Wes Burris, Jonesboro, IL. - Ringneck Pheasant
June 9, 2007, Tennessee Taxidermists Association


Joe Szabo, Burlington, NJ. - Whitetail Deer
June 9, 2007, New England Association of Taxidermists


Anissa Gallegos, Las Vegas, NM. - Javelina
June 9, 2007, Arizona Taxidermy Artists Association


Dan Martin, Deer Park, MD. - Mountain Goat
June 10, 2007, Eastern Regional Taxidermy Competition


Pascal Therrien, Windsor, Quebec - ______
June 16, 2007, Canadian Taxidermy Association


Clayton Holloway, San Antonio, TX. - Wolf Pup
June 22, 2007, Oklahoma Taxidermists Association


Stefan Savides, Klamath Falls, OR. - Valley Quail
June 23, 2007, California Taxidermists Association


Steve Young, Valdosta, GA. and Frank Newmyer, Gladwin, MO. - Ocellated Turkey Group
July 21, 2007, National Taxidermists Association


Stephen Dotson, Jackson, MO. - Pair of Mallard Hens
August 4, 2007, Missouri Taxidermist Association


Joe Szabo, Burlington, NJ. - Whitetail Deer
August 5, 2007, United Taxidermists of New York


Michael Vaden, Madison, GA. - Pair of Plush-Crested Jays
August 11, 2007, Georgia Taxidermist Association


Bryan Stillwell, Huntersville, NC. - Wild Turkey
August 18, 2007, North Carolina Taxidermy Association


Harry Whitehead, Nicholasville, KY. - Canvasbacks
August 25, 2007, Kentucky Taxidermy Association

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