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.

Rebecca Fryzel & Terri Wilson, Toomsboro, GA Coyote
February 1, 2008, Georgia Taxidermist Association

Charlie Lastella, Jupiter, FL Oceola Wild Turkeys
February 8, 2008, Florida State Taxidermists Association

Dale Manning, Missoula, MT ______
February 15, 2008, Montana Taxidermists Association

Rick Carter, Watkinsville, GA Whitetail Deer
February 23, 2008, National Wild Turkey Federation

Jim Kimball, Medford, WI Pheasants
February 23, 2008, Wisconsin Taxidermists Association

Mike Pendzimas, Andover, MN Swan
March 1, 2008, Minnesota Taxidermy Guild

Brian Banbury, Perrysville, OH Pintail
March 1, 2008, Association of Indiana Taxidermists

Tadd Galgan, Zion, IL Oppossum
March 1, 2008, Illinois Taxidermists Association

Eddie Johnson, Asheboro, NC Wild Boar
March 8, 2008, South Carolina Association of Taxidermists

Bill Neuman, Bismarck, ND ______
March 8, 2008, North Dakota Taxidermists Association

Terry Weick, Hopkins, MI Brown Trout
March 15, 2008, Michigan Taxidermist Association

Corey Logo, Greenville, PA Oldsquaw Drake
March 15, 2008, Pennsylvania Taxidermists Association

Jerry Froelich, St. Cloud, MN Flying Canvasback Drake
March 15, 2008, South Dakota Taxidermists Association

Phillip Hewitt, Summit, MS Bufflehead Drake Pair
March 21, 2008, Southern Regional Taxidermy Convention

Eddie Johnson, Asheboro, NC Wild Boar
March 22, 2008, Virginia Taxidermists Association

Terry Johnson, Mesa, AZ Largemouth Bass
March 29, 2008, New Mexico Taxidermy Association

Brad Henricks, _____ Wild Turkey
March 29, 2008, Ohio State Taxidermy Championships

Rick Starostki, St. Charles, MO Wild Turkey
March 29, 2008, Kansas Association of Taxidermists

Thomas Berube, Poland, ME ______
March 31, 2008, Maine Association of Taxidermists

Randy Terry, Greenwood, AR Red Golden Pheasant
April 5, 2008, Arkansas Taxidermy Association

Kent Reedy, Dixon, IA ______
April 5, 2008, Iowa Taxidermists Association

John Hamilton, Raleigh, MS Piebald Whitetail Doe
April 12, 2008, Mississippi State Taxidermy Association

Trinitie Leonetti, Gillette, WY Elk
April 19, 2008, Wyoming Association of Taxidermy Artists

Dane Bisel, Logan, OH Mandarin Duck
April 19, 2008, West Virginia Taxidermy Association

Brad Stallsworth, Grants Pass, OR African Civet
April 26, 2008, California Association of Taxidermists

Andy Hajek, Brighton, CO Redhead Duck
May 3, 2008, Colorado State Taxidermy Championships

Dan Heasley, Raymond, MS Barrow's Goldeneye Pair
May 3, 2008, Louisiana Taxidermy Association

Nickie Shore, Bogart, GA Whitetail Deer
May 17, 2008, The Surry Taxidermy Mini-Course

Ken Morrison, Huntsville, Ontario Red-Tailed Hawks
May 17, 2008, L' Association de Taxidermie du Quebec

Gerald Blackwelder, Montrose, CO Barrows Goldeneye
May 17, 2008, Utah Taxidermists Association

Bob Prewitt, Richboro, PA Whitetail Deer
May 19, 2008, Delaware Taxidermists Association

Matthew Smith, Ft. Worth, TX Bufflehead
June 7, 2008, Texas Taxidermy Association

Kyle Patin, Chapel Hill, TN Wild Boar
June 7, 2008, Tennessee Taxidermists Association

Gregory Koehl, Reno, NV Chuckar Group
June 7, 2008, Western Regional Taxidermy Championships

Jeff Brain, Orillia, Ontario Smallmouth Bass and Sunfish
June 7, 2008, Canadian Taxidermy Association

Larry Wold, Armour, SD Ringneck Pheasant
June 7, 2008, Nebraska State Taxidermists Association

Fred Barilla, Carle Place, NY Lifesize Aoudad
June 7, 2008, New England Association of Taxidermists

Terry Johnson, Mesa, AZ Muskie and Bluegill Reproduction
June 14, 2008, Arizona Taxidermy Artists Association

Clinton Hall, Redmond, OR Pronghorn Antelope
June 21, 2008, Oregon Association of Taxidermists

Andy Campbell, Wyandotte, OK Green-Winged Teal
June 27, 2008, Oklahoma Taxidermists Association

Tim Martin, Boonsboro, MD Mandarin Duck Group
June 28, 2008, Eastern Regional Taxidermy Championships

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June 28, 2008, Alabama Taxidermists Association