2007 WASCO Award Winners
Listed in Date Order
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.
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
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March 3, 2007, Southern Regional Taxidermy Convention
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
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March 10, 2007, South Carolina Association of Taxidermists
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
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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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