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 with underlined links will display a photograph of the winning entry.

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 & 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 Chuckars
July 29, Arizona Taxidermy Artists Association

Fred Vanderburgh, Van Etten, NY Drinking Whitetail
August 5, United Taxidermists of New York

Pat Tourville, Appleton, WI Racoons
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