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2010 Convention and Competition
History
Once a year VTA members gather for a special event. The VTA Convention and Competition serves as an important learning tool for novice and professional taxidermists alike. Here members compete for ribbons and awards in many categories. Divisions include youth, amateur, professional and masters. Top honors are the Judges Best in Show and the People's Choice Best in Show among many others. Judges are available to personally "go over" the mount with the taxidermist. This is the most important component of the competition. Here the taxidermist learns, in detail, what is missing or could have been improved upon. The VTA competition is designed to help all members, regardless of experience, improve their work. A series of instructional seminars are offered by some of the finest taxidermists.
Virginia Taxidermists Association
Virginia Taxidermists Association
2010 Award Winners
DeerHead
Gamehead
Small Game
Large Game
Birds
Fish
Reptile
Habitat
Wildlife Art
Gamehead
Small Game
Large Game
Birds
Fish
Reptile
Habitat
Wildlife Art
DeerHead
Gamehead
Small Game
Large Game
Birds
Fish
Reptile
Habitat
Gamehead
Small Game
Large Game
Birds
Fish
Reptile
Habitat
People's Choice Best Of Category Winners
Judge's Choice Best Of Category Winners
McKenzie Service Award
VTA Service Award
Research Mannikins-Amatuer
Al Homes-Best Habitat
Polytranspar
Starfish-Best Reproduction Fish
National Wild Turkey Federation
VDGIF - Best Native Species
Kenneth Denzler Mem. Award-Best Amateur
Chem Oddities-Best Lifetone Paint Use
Les Harper Award-Best Bear
Horizon Award-Best Youth
The Best of Group
Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation
Ralph Barnes Mem. Award-Best Trout
QDMA-Best Deer
The Wilderness East End Tannery
Ducks Unlimited-Best Waterfowl
President's Award-Lifesize Coyote
Van Dykes-Most Original
Best Commercial Award
Golden Example Award
The VA Trappers Assoc-Best Fur Bearer
WASCO - Most Artistic
Best All Around-Commercial
Best All Around-Professional
Best All Around-Masters
Competitor's Challenge-Professional
Competitor's Challenge-Masters
People's Choice Best Of Show
Judge's Choice Best Of Show
Breakthrough Award
VTA Service Award
Research Mannikins-Amatuer
Al Homes-Best Habitat
Polytranspar
Starfish-Best Reproduction Fish
National Wild Turkey Federation
VDGIF - Best Native Species
Kenneth Denzler Mem. Award-Best Amateur
Chem Oddities-Best Lifetone Paint Use
Les Harper Award-Best Bear
Horizon Award-Best Youth
The Best of Group
Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation
Ralph Barnes Mem. Award-Best Trout
QDMA-Best Deer
The Wilderness East End Tannery
Ducks Unlimited-Best Waterfowl
President's Award-Lifesize Coyote
Van Dykes-Most Original
Best Commercial Award
Golden Example Award
The VA Trappers Assoc-Best Fur Bearer
WASCO - Most Artistic
Best All Around-Commercial
Best All Around-Professional
Best All Around-Masters
Competitor's Challenge-Professional
Competitor's Challenge-Masters
People's Choice Best Of Show
Judge's Choice Best Of Show
Breakthrough Award
Special Awards
Earl Lindsey
Jennifer Beck
Roger Reese, Mike Harmon, Alexis Viola
Gerry Viola
Brian Claar
Brian Clarr
Tim Martin
Steve Rolan
Mike Harmon, Alexis Viola
Dale Carson
Carlton Vacek
Jenna Gray
Steve Rolan
Mark Poirot
James Gray
Jimmy Ottinger
Steve Rolan
Larry Hastings
Mark Poirot
Robert Olson
Mark Poirot
Pete Runion
Mark Poirot
Tim Martin
N/A
Jennifer Beck
Carlton Vacek
Jennifer Beck
Steve Rolan
Steve Rolan
Steve Rolan
Steve Rolan
Jennifer Beck
Roger Reese, Mike Harmon, Alexis Viola
Gerry Viola
Brian Claar
Brian Clarr
Tim Martin
Steve Rolan
Mike Harmon, Alexis Viola
Dale Carson
Carlton Vacek
Jenna Gray
Steve Rolan
Mark Poirot
James Gray
Jimmy Ottinger
Steve Rolan
Larry Hastings
Mark Poirot
Robert Olson
Mark Poirot
Pete Runion
Mark Poirot
Tim Martin
N/A
Jennifer Beck
Carlton Vacek
Jennifer Beck
Steve Rolan
Steve Rolan
Steve Rolan
Steve Rolan
Jimmy Ottinger
Mark Poirot
Steve Rolan
Steve Rolan
Larry Hastings
Dale Carson
Jennifer Beck
Gerry Viola
Earl Lindsey
Mark Poirot
Steve Rolan
Steve Rolan
Larry Hastings
Dale Carson
Jennifer Beck
Gerry Viola
Earl Lindsey
Charles Fegan
Edward McKellar
Jennifer Beck
Mark Poirot
Eric Norris
N/A
Jennifer Beck
Peter Runion
Edward McKellar
Jennifer Beck
Mark Poirot
Eric Norris
N/A
Jennifer Beck
Peter Runion
Professional
Masters
DeerHead
Gamehead
Small Game
Large Game
Birds
Fish
Reptile
Habitat
Gamehead
Small Game
Large Game
Birds
Fish
Reptile
Habitat
Jimmy Ottinger
Carlton Vacek
Steve Rolan
Steve Rolan
Page Nethercutt
Brian Claar
N/A
Gerry Viola
Carlton Vacek
Steve Rolan
Steve Rolan
Page Nethercutt
Brian Claar
N/A
Gerry Viola
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