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.

Gene Scholfield, Ridgeway, SCMandarin
January 31, Georgia Taxidermist Association (Winter Show)

Ken Graff, St. Peters, MO Red Fox in Snow
February 6, Florida State Taxidermy Association

Harry Whitehead, Lexington, KY Redhead Group
February 8, Tennessee Taxidermy Association

Ross Moon, Somerset, PA Red Fox
February 28, Pennsylvania Taxidermist Association

Jeff McHugh, Plainview, MN Turkey Hanging -- Tail Extended
February 28, National Wild Turkey Federation

Charlotte Gaylord, Ft. Madison, IL Bear Shoulder Mount
February 28, Missouri Taxidermist Association

Rodney Schreurs, Cedar Grove, WI Raccoon
February 28, Wisconsin Taxidermists Association, Inc.

Bill Bowen, Albuquerque, NM Antelope
March 7, New Mexico Taxidermy Association

Monty Artrip, Perm, IN 3 Trout after Smaller Fish
March 8, Association of Indiana Taxidermist

John Cummings, Holly Ridge, NC Otter with Snow & Ice Scene
March 14, North Carolina Taxidermists Association

Gerald Landsberger, Bismark, ND Pronghorn Antelope Group
March 14, North Dakota Taxidermists Association

Dennis Stratton, Gaston, SC Whitetail Deer Group
March 14, South Carolina Association of Taxidermists

Jessica Stevens, Crossville, AL Lynx
March 14, Southern Regional Taxidermist Convention

Harvey Zeigler, Marion, IL Hybrid Woodduck Group
March 14, Illinois Taxidermist Association

Cyril Smith, III, Woodland Park, CO Trout
March 14, Nebraska State Taxidermists Association

Brian Hendricks, Jamie Flewelling and Randy Wolfe, Scottsville, MI Wolf Group
March 21, Michigan Taxidermist Association

Steve Choi, Charlottesville, VA Otter Chasing Fish
March 22, West Virginia Taxidermy Association

Randy Huffman, Citrus Heights, CA Red Breasted Goose
March 22, California Association of Taxidermists

Chuck Ledgerwood, Lehi, UT Arctic Grayling
March 28, Utah Taxidermist Association

Brian Bean, Greenville, ME Brown Trout
March 29, Maine Association of Taxidermist

Brian Olson, Platteville, WI Grouse Group
April 4, Iowa Taxidermists Association

Greg Rice, Rixeyville, VA Dall Sheep
April 4, Virginia Taxidermists Association

Kevin Hynes, Slidell, LAWood Duck
April 17, National Taxidermists Association

Jim Willard, Clearwater, MN Whitetail Deer
April 25, Minnesota Taxidermy Guild

Robert Chauvin, Stoney Point, ONLifesize Moose with Six Wolves
April 25, Canadian Taxidermist Association

Nancy Mulligan, Shoveler
May 5, Northwest Taxidermy Association

Dustin Cargal, Gillette, WY Mule Deer
May 9, Wyoming Association of Taxidermy Artists

Kevin Brocato, Shreveport, LA Pacific Black Brant/ Cinnamon Teal
May 16, Louisiana Taxidermists Association

Dale Carson, Lynchburg, VA Fish
May 29, Piedmont Community College Mini-Course

Kermit Cartwright, Chatanooga, TN Ringneck Pheasant
June 6, Alabama Taxidermists Association

LaVern Miller, Goshen, IN Pumpkinseed Group
June 13, International Guild of Taxidermy

Brad Pharr, Denton, TX Pintail
June 20, Texas Taxidermy Association

Mike Vernelson, Cornelius, OR Ruffed Grouse Group
June 27, Oregon Association of Taxidermists

Brian Harness, Harrison, AR Gray Fox Stalking a Ringneck Pheasant
June 27, Kansas Association of Taxidermists

Rob Sturtz, Ennis, MT Mule Deer Group
June 27, Montana Taxidermists Association

Bobby Jones, Baxley, GA Wild Turkeys
June 27, Georgia Taxidermists Association

Carlos Adams, Arlington, TX Grackle
July 11, Arkansas Taxidermy Association

Bob Helgans, Chester, NJ Bufflehead
July 11, Garden State Taxidermists Association

Andy Campbell, Fairland, OK Green Winged Teal
August 1, Oklahoma Taxidermist Association

Kevin Barr, Purcellville, VA Fisher
August 1, Eastern Regional Taxidermists

Rex Emerson, West Jefferson, NC Smallmouth Bass
August 8, North Carolina Taxidermists Association

Clinton Blackburn, Louisville, KY Bobcat and Pheasant
August 8, Kentucky Taxidermist Asssociation

Matt Koehler, High Falls, NY Silver Fox Group
August 8, United Taxidermist of New York

Tommy Armstrong, Ethel, MS Otter Group
August 22, Mississippi State Taxidermy Association

Matthew Koehler, High Falls, NY Silver Fox Group
August 22, Northeastern Wildlife Art Show

Jim Waller, Columbus, OH Whitetail Deer
September 12, Ohio Association of Taxidermists

Lanny Weldon, Dover, DE Marshland Diorama
September 13, Delaware Taxidermy Association

Harry Whitehead, Lexington, KY Goldeneye Group
September 27, Midwest Taxidermy Classic

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