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.

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

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March 16, Utah Taxidermists Association

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

Janson Snowberger, Duncansville, PAWhite 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

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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

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September 7, Tennessee Taxidermists Association

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

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