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AWARDS & Recognition


2022 Regional Shows

​Region 12 2022 Show awards

Pictured above:
Blue Ribbon Winners- Pamela Lander- Amish Horse, Anthony Franklin- Lacy the Hen, John Carlson- Burbama 1, and Jane Shank- The Line Was Too Long.
Red Ribbon Winners- Robin Fisher- Cardinal, Cindy Kaynor Ballou- Fiddler's Perch, Jo Anne Worley- Miss Freckles, Jessica Kirby- The Message.
White Ribbon Winners- Christine Laue- China Girl, Kathleen Almelien- October Sunrise, Jane Shank- A Little Rest, and Jane Shank- A Little Rest.
Honorable Mention- Anthony Franklin-Cub, Susan Partain-Summer Fruits, Care Connet- Red Maple Blossoms, and Jo Anne Worley- Tulip Time.
People's Choice- Carol Gunn (No picture)
John Preston was the judge. 


​Region 11 2022 Show awards

Pictured above:
Blue Ribbon Winners: (pictures left to right) Nash Cox-Off Street Parking (watercolor), Denis Johansen-First Tomato (wood), and Ly-Lee Konopasek-Portrait of Dacey.
Red ribbon winners: Terry Cox - Blue and His Chicks, acrylic, Patsy Murphy - Fantasy Landscape, pastel, Denus Johansen - Mother’s Day, wood

White Ribbon winners: Kathryn Roe - Ejecta, fiber Ly-Lee Konopasek - Portrait of Abby, Terry Cox - Treats, acrylic
Honorable Mention- Nash Cox-Been There Bel Air (also received People’s Choice), Terry Cox-Waiting, & Patsy Murphy-Chasing Rainbows


Region 9 2022 Show Awards

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Blue Ribbon Winners- Jolene Hulsing and Linda Bernett
Red Ribbon Winners- Jolene Hulsing and Maxine Djureen
White Ribbon Winners- Leela Bruner and Susan Carter Brouwer
Honorable Mention- Jolene Hulsing and Leela Bruner (not pictured)
People's Choice- Linda Bernett


Region 8 2022 Show awards

REGION 7 2022 SHOW AWARDS

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Blue Ribbon Winners–- Back L to R:  Judge - Jennifer Bates, Julie Hughes - Meditation, Bruce Litter - Rustic Signs, Janet Drake - Hickory Hills
Front:  Ann Olssen - Plein Air Panorama, Paula Schrad - Spiritual Walk, Joan Kafer-Kerns - Spring Delight, Deanna Grass - Hairy Coo
Red Ribbon Winners–,- Back:  Judge - Jennifer Bates, Jan Bernard - Safe Habor, Nancy Barsic - Sunset & Flowers,
Front:  Janet Drake - Early Spring, Bonnie Erickson - Flirting With Fall, Christine Benham - The Cooper Hawk, Marion Boyer - The Serenity of Silence
Not Pictured:  Barb Graybill - The End of Fall
White Ribbon Winners–- Back:  Judge - Jennifer Bates, Alice Dolgener - Funky Floral, Sandy Rittgers - Glow
Front:  Judy Muniz - Lets Ride, Dianne Peterson - September Morn, Cynthia Demkiw - Petunias
Not Pictured:  Stephanie Swilley - Here, Bonnie Smith - Snowy Day at Black Hawk Creek
Honorable Mentions- Jan Drake - Haunted House. Cynthia Lentz - Jack, Ruby & Loki, Virginia Poppen - Enchanted Atmosphere


Region 6 2022 Show awards

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Blue Ribbon Winners–Laura Lengeling for Morning Mantel and Danna Fruetel for Awakening of Color.
Red Ribbons Winners– Doug Sorem for George and Danna Fruetel for One Solo Flower.
White Ribbons Winners– Laura Lengeling for Sportsman's Paradise and Meadow.
Honorable Mentions- Jeanine Strodtman for Beauty in a Ditch and Laurie Hoifeldt for In Good Company.
Last picture is Judge Rick Stewart working the show.


Region 5 2022 Show awards

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Blue Ribbon Winners: (from left to right)
Delayne Segar-East of Albia (pastel), Doyle Wilson-Elevated Walnut (wood), Diane Tough-Fall Fly Fishing (pastel), and Mary Johnson-Nora’s Daisies (pastel).
Red Ribbon Winners: (from left to right)
Diane Tough-By The Boat House (oil), Delayne Segar-Collaboration (pine needles), Dana Quick-Naig (not pictured)-Self Portrait in White (charcoal), and Jon Moore-Feathers Adrift (watercolor).
White Ribbon Winners: (pictures left to right)
Floriana Hayes (with her husband standing in)-Early Morning Fog (oil), Carleen Hon-Pink Tulips (watercolor), Mary Johnson-Lavender Field (watercolor), and Deanna Skokan-Out For a Sail (acrylic).
Honorable Mention Winners: (pictures from left to right)
Floriana Hayes (with her husband standing in)-Sea Spray (pastel), Carleen Hon-Hiking Up Berthoud Pass (watercolor), on easel Floriana Hayes-Sea Turtle (pastel), and Joan Moore-Butterfly Visit (watercolor).
Peoples choice: Deanna Skokan


Region 3 2022 show awards

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Blue Ribbon Winners- Jim Updegraff for Boule Players,  Sue Kuennen for Retirement, and Mary Ann Gloe for Red Iron Bed.
Red Ribbon Winners– Marcia Kruse for Running Out of Paper, Mary Ann Gloe for Clouds Over Highland Drive, and Rebecca Schoenfeld for Our Lady of Guadalupe Shrine.
White Ribbon Winners– Sue Kuennen for Green with Envy, Mark Rogers for Old Warrior, and Arthur Geisert forMain Street Elkader.
Honorable Mentions awarded to Marcia Kruse for Hiking Yellow River Forest Trail, Marlene Michel for Wildflowers, Jiim Updegraff for Snow Showers, and Elaine St. Clair for 2017 Centers.
Last picture is Judge Lora Gleissner, Art Professor at Upper Iowa University.


Region 2 2022 show awards

Pictured above:
Blue Ribbon Winners– Sitting L to R – Sonja Johnson (Thompson), Gloria Beeman (Clear Lake) Standing L to R – Dean Swenson (Buffalo Center), Karla Groh Pals (Belmond)
Red Ribbon Winners–– L to R – Carol Miculinich (Clear Lake), Dolores Badje (Buffalo Center), Karla Groh Pals (Belmond) and Caryl Dahn (Lake Mills)
White Ribbon Winners–– L to R – Carol Miculinich (Clear Lake), Sonja Johnson (Thompson), Devona Maher (Northwood) and Marvella Blome (Thompson.). Marvella also received the People’s Choice Award (green ribbon.).
Yellow (Honorable Mention) – L to R – Carol Miculinich (Clear Lake), Gloria Beeman (Clear Lake), Carol Jo Smidt (Buffalo Center.)  Not pictured – John Nehl (Garner)


Regions  1 and 4 2022 Show awards


Pictured above (some winners are not pictured)
Blue Ribbon Winners:- Ronald Erickson, Candy Dish & Lid, Hope Wallen Black Horse in the Wind, Melissa Van Egdom, Pour on the Prairie
Red Ribbon Winners- Haley McAndrews, He Digs in the Ground, Jan Edmondson, In the Mist, Lee Schoenewe, Danc’n
White Ribbon Winners- Ronald Erickson, Birdhouse Ornament, Melissa Van Egdom, For the Love of Ewe, Gigi Nelson, Two Hats, Her Chair & Visit From Joann
Honorable Mention Winners- Nancy Schoenewe, Trumbull Lake Stopover, Lee Schoenewe, Pileated Pair, Hope Wallen-Young Fox
People’s Choice: Hope Wallen, Young Fox

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