The WASCO AWARD for the Most Artistic Entry - 2010


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.

Steve Rolan, Troy, SC. - Coyote and Bobcat
February 13, 2010, Florida State Taxidermists Association


Grant Willborn, Ogden, UT. - Common Eider
February 13, 2010, Utah Taxidermist Association


Joe Boggs, Aurora, IN. - Snow Goose
February 20, 2010, Association of Indiana Taxidermists


Chip Hayes, Manchester, TN. - Wild Turkey and Squirrel
February 20, 2010, National Wild Turkey Federation


Randy Terry, Ft. Smith, AR. - Canvasbacks
February 27, 2010, Arkansas Taxidermy Association


Rodney Casteel, Juliette, GA. - Group of Harlequin
February 27, 2010, Georgia Taxidermist Association


Brian Banbury and Cary Cochran, Perrysville, OH. - Tundra Swan and Cygnets
February 27, 2010, Pennsylvania Taxidermist Association


Mike Orthober, Egg Harbor, WI. - Bobwhite Quail
February 27, 2010, Wisconsin Taxidermists Association


Dan Williams, Palmer, AK. - Alligator
February 27, 2010, Alaska Taxidermists Association


Jacob Clark, Pleasant Plains, AR. - Silver Fox, Crow and Grouse
March 13, 2010, Southern Regional Taxidermy Convention


Page Nethercutt, New Bern, NC. - Tawny Owl
March 13, 2010, South Carolina Association of Taxidermists


Andy Lundbohm, East Grand Fork, MN. - Walleye
March 13, 2010, North Dakota Taxidermists Association


Terry Vining and Dietrich Thomas, Michigan - Cape Buffalo
March 20, 2010, Michigan Taxidermist Association


Tim Martin, Boonsboro, MD. - White Mandarin Duck Group
March 20, 2010, Virginia Taxidermists Association


Amber Gonnerman, St. Ansgar, IA. - Coyote
March 20, 2010, South Dakota Taxidermist Association


Stephen Dotson, Jackson, MO. - Mallard
March 27, 2010, Illinois Taxidermist Association


Tyler Hoffman, Missoula, MT. - King Eider
March 27, 2010, Montana Taxidermists Association


Cory Foth, Peabody, KS. - Largemouth Bass
March 27, 2010, Kansas Association of Taxidermists


Dave Rooney, Richmond, CA. - White Crappie
March 27, 2010, California Association of Taxidermists


Denny Cutright, Mill Creek, WV. - Pronghorn Antelope
March 27, 2010, Ohio State Taxidermy Championships


Gary Bohochik, Salida, CO. - Mountain Lion
March 27, 2010, New Mexico Taxidermy Association


Mark Gonnering, New London, WI. - Whitetail Deer
March 27, 2010, Iowa Taxidermy Association


Roy Wing, Manchester, ME. - Bobcats
April 2, 2010, Maine Association of Taxidermists


Scott Vohnoutka, Savage, MN. - Red Fox and Partridge
April 10, 2010, Minnesota Taxidermy Guild


Gerald Blackwelder, Montrose, CO. - Pintail Drake
April 10, 2010, Wyoming Association of Taxidermy Artists


Brandon Zahn, Boling, TX. - Canada Goose
April 17, 2010, Louisiana Taxidermists Association


Ryan Dolan, Brunswick, OH. - Mandarin Group
April 24, 2010, West Virginia Taxidermy Association


Don Miller, Fulton, NY. - Pedestal Coyote
May 1, 2010, United Taxidermists of New York


David Duong, Raleigh, NC. - Canvasback
May 15, 2010, Surry Taxidermy Mini-Course


Josh Jackson, Odenville, AL - Black Duck and Gadwall
May 22, 2010, Mississippi State Taxidermy Association


John Sanzo, Troiless, Ontario - Long-Eared Owl
May 22, 2010, L'association de Taxidermie du Quebec


Grant Willborn, Ogden, UT. - Harlequin Duck Group
June 5, 2010, Colorado Taxidermist Association


Chip Hayes, Manchester, TN. - Mallard Drake
June 5, 2010, Tennessee Taxidermists Association


Mitch Sanchotena, Middleton, ID. - Cougar
June 5, 2010, Idaho Taxidermists Association


Gary King, Bloomingburg, NY. - Wood Duck Group
June 5, 2010, New England Association of Taxidermists


Chris Krueger, Hot Sulphur Springs, CO. - Javelina
June 12, 2010, Arizona Taxidermy Artists Association


Tony Heisey, Marietta, PA. - Pair of Quaker Parrots
June 20, 2010, Eastern Regional Taxidermy Convention


Clinton Hall, Redmond, OR. - Pronghorn Antelope
June 26, 2010, Western Regional Taxidermy Competition


Carolin Brak-Dolny, Frankford, Ontario - Raccoon
June 18, 2010, Canadian Taxidermists Association


Bob Rowe, Stillwater, OK.- Sunfish
June 26, 2010, Oklahoma Taxidermists Association


Shane Smith, Bridgeport, AL - Strutting Wild Turkey
June 26, 2010, Alabama Taxidermists Association


Ed Kunelius, Barrington, NH. - White Pheasant
June 26, 2010, Vermont Taxidermy Classic


Todd Kranau, Blue Hill, NE. - Zebra
June 26, 2010, Nebraska State Taxidermists Association


Lowell Shapley, Porter TX. - Mandarins
July 10, 2010, Texas Taxidermy Association


Brice Wangler, Centralia, IL. - Canada Goose
July 17, 2010, National Taxidermists Association


Gary King, Bloomingburg, NY. - Wood Duck
July 24, 2010, Garden State Taxidermy Association


Chris Barnhardt, Concord, NC. - Wildebeest
July 31, 2010, North Carolina Taxidermists Association


Brian Harness, Harrison, AR. - Red Fox
July 31, 2010, Missouri Taxidermists Association


Brett DeFreitas, Boaz, KY. - Osceola Turkeys
August 8, 2010, Kentucky Taxidermy Association


Chris Horne, Mt Joy, PA. - Smallmouth Bass
September 12, 2010, PTA Cabela's Taxidermy Competition


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