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.

Wm. Lloyd Johnson, III, Washington, GA. Grizzly Bear
January 28, Georgia Taxidermist Association (Winter Show)

Carol Augsburger, Bluffton, OH. Skunk and Bluegill
January 29, Ohio Association of Taxidermists

Gary Butts, Omaha, NE. School of Crappie
February 4, Nebraska State Taxidermists Association

Larry Jones, Franklin, TN. Two Timberwolves
February 12, Tennessee Taxidermists Association

Devin Amelunke, Jackson, MO. Wild Turkey
February 19, National Wild Turkey Federation

Jan Van Hoesen, Rogers City, MI. Caracal
February 18, Wisconsin Taxidermists Association

Don Frank, Raytown, MO. Rainbow Trout
March 5, Missouri Taxidermist Association

Mike Brock, Wicomico, VA. Wild Boar
March 6, West Virginia Taxidermy Association

Judy Wilson, Bath, SC. Doe Whitetail Deer
March 12, South Carolina Association of Taxidermists

Chuck Crater, Winston-Salem, NC. Saltwater Fish
March 12, North Carolina Taxidermists Association

Steve House, Richmond, VA. Largemouth Bass
March 12, Virginia Taxidermist Association

Jody Slusher, Fargo, ND. Stone Sheep
March 12, North Dakota Taxidermy Association

Charlie Fanta, East Lansing, MI. Flying Ringneck Pheasant
March 19, Michigan Taxidermist Association

Jim Hunsaker, Hidalgo, IL. Mountain Lion
March 19, Illinois Taxidermy Association

Mike Hughes, Little Rock, AR. Black Bear
March 19, Southern Regional Taxidermists Convention

Gene Bahr, East Baldwin, ME. Spawning Salmon
March 26, Maine Association of Taxidermists

Mark Nagy, Pricedale, PA. Cape Buffalo
March 26, Pennsylvania Taxidermy Association, Inc.

Tom Weickum, Cheyenne, WY. Whitetail Deer
April 9, Wyoming Association of Taxidermy Artists

Henry C. W. Inchumuk, Prescott, AZ. Bobcats and Porcupine
April 9, Arizona Taxidermy Artists Association

Larry Mathern, Barataria, LA. Whitetail Deer
April 9, Louisiana Taxidermists Association

Robert Rice, Kearny, MO. Diamondback Rattlesnake
April 9, Iowa Taxidermists Association

Dennis D'amours, Cap St. Ignace, Quebec. Wolverine
April 16, Canadian Taxidermists Association

Paul Yarnes, Lakeville, MN. Porcupine and Fisher
April 23, Minnesota Taxidermy Guild

Ron Brunson, Vernal, UT. Red-Tailed Hawk
Carving April 30, Utah Taxidermists Association

Wm. Lloyd Johnson, III, Washington, GA. Grizzly Bear
April 30, Piedmont Taxidermy Mini-Course

Bill Bowen, Tijeras, NM. Desert Big Horn Sheep
May 14, New Mexico Taxidermy Association

John Matthews, Plymouth, MA. Common Crow
May 14, Connecticut Association of Taxidermists

Scott Brewer, Spokane, WA. Whitetail Deer
May 21, Northwest Taxidermist Association

Bill Newman, Holdenville, OK. Largemouth Bass
May 21, Oklahoma Taxidermist Association

Shane Smith, Bridgeport, AL. Harlequin Duck
May 21, Alabama Taxidermy Association

Fred Carter, Bloomfield, IN. Whitetail Deer
May 22, Association of Indiana Taxidermists

Bill Cooke, Sparks, NY. Lahontan Cutthroat Trout
May 27, Taxidermy Education and Political Action Society

Gerald Viola, Farmingdale, NY. Crows and Salamander
May 28, New York State Taxidermy Association

Marty Hullihen, Baltimore, MD. Whitetail Deer
May 29, Eastern Regional Taxidermist Convention

Randy Turner, Texas City, Texas. Mako Shark Reproduction
June 4, Texas Taxidermy Association

Ray Fontana, Ft. Salonga, NY. Shoveler Ducks
June 11, Empire State Taxidermy Association

Bucky Flowers, Naples, FL. Leopard and Brushbuck
June 11, Florida State Taxidermy Association

Tim Shelnut, Watkinsville, GA. Woodducks
June 18, Georgia Taxidermist Association (Summer Show)

Ernie Feltner, Falmouth, KY. Spanish Goat
June 18, Kentucky Taxidermist Association

Mike Bernelson, Johnday, OR. Golden Eagle
June 18, Oregon Association of Taxidermists

Larry Baughman, Glenrock, WY. Red Fox
June 18, Idaho Association of Taxidermists

Tim Hager, Beloit, KS. Whitetail Deer and Wolf
June 25, Kansas Association of Taxidermists

Jim Pitts, Shawnee, OK. Whitetail Deer
June 25, Arkansas Taxidermist Association

Dennis Arp, Lafayette, CO. Brook Trout
June 16, International Guild of Taxidermy

Steve Fundum, Missoula, MT. Mule Deer
July 23, Montana Taxidermists Association

Jean Roll, Perry, MI. Whitetail Fawns
July 30, National Taxidermist Association

Ray Fontana, Fort Salonga, NY. Widgeon Drake
August 7, Garden State Taxidermists Association

Alan Faltys, Orange, CA. Interpretive Wood Sculpture
October 24, Decoy & Waterfowl Carvers Association

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