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2002 SWAIA Indian Market Awards Recipients

Classification I - Jewelry

Sponsored By: Lois Sherr Dubin, Theodore Dubin Foundation, New York, NY
Not Awarded

Division A: Traditional Metal Jewelry with Stones (Silver, Brass, Copper)
Sponsored By: Laura & Richard Van House, Ann Arbor, MI
Awarded to: Ramon Dalangyawma, Hopi

Category 101 - Necklaces
Sponsored By: Patricia Skigen, New York, NY
First: Allison Lee, Navajo
Second: Ramon Dalangyawma, Hopi
Third: Steven Begay, Navajo

Category 102 - Bracelets
Sponsored By: Margot & Robert T. Linton, New York, NY
First: Elsie Yoyokie, Navajo
Third: Perry Shorty, Navajo

Category 102 - Bracelets
Sponsored By: Margot & Robert T. Linton, Tesuque, NM
First: Elsie Yoyokie, Navajo
Third: Perry Shorty, Navajo

Category 103 - Rings, Pins, Pendants and Earrings
Sponsored By: Mr. & Mrs. Walter J. Smoyer, San Diego, CA
First: Raymond Yazzie, Navajo
Second: Lela Kaskalla, Nambe Pueblo

Category 104 - Belts
Sponsored By: Ruth Ellen Saarinen, San Anselmo, CA
Second: Thompson Piaso, Navajo
Third: Gary Reeves, Navajo

Category 105 - Ketohs, Bolos, Buckles (Including Ranger Sets)
Sponsored By: Frederick & Eve Simon, Omaha, NE
First: Ramon Dalangyawma, Hopi
Second: Harvey Begay, Navajo

Category 106 - Traditional Zuni Style, Multiple Stone Items
Sponsored By: Dr. and Mrs. Donald J. Neely, Norwich, VT
First: Edith Tsabetsaye, Zuni Pueblo
Second: Billy Betoney, Sr., Navajo
Third: Billy Betoney, Sr., Navajo

Category 107 - Miscellaneous
Sponsored By: Jim & Lauris Phillips, FairmontTrading Company, San Marino, CA
Not Awarded


Division B: Traditional Metal Jewelry without Stones (Silver, Brass, Copper)
Sponsored By: H.A. "Tommy" & Lee Thompson, Boulder, CO
Awarded to: Ramon Dalangyawma, Hopi

Category 201 - Necklaces
Sponsored By: Paul & Joanne Marois, New York, NY
Not Awarded

Category 202 - Bracelets
Sponsored By: Nancy L. Fox, Santa Fe, NM
Second: Cippy Crazyhorse, Cochiti Pueblo

Category 203 - Rings, Pins, Pendants and Earrings
Sponsored By: Ruth Ellen Saarinen, San Anselmo, CA
Second: Lawrence Saufkie, Hopi

Category 204 - Belts
Sponsored By: Alan & Ann Rolley, Santa Fe, NM
First: Ramon Dalangyawma, Hopi
Second: Steven Begay, Navajo
Third: Cippy Crazyhorse, Cochiti Pueblo

Category 205 - Ketohs, Bolos and Buckles (Includes Ranger Sets)
Sponsored By: Mr. & Mrs. Walter J. Smoyer, San Diego, CA
First: Steven Begay, Navajo
Second: Gary Yoyokie, Hopi

Category 206 - Miscellaneous
Sponsored By: Ken & Gina Betts, Dallas, TX
Second: Elsie Yoyokie, Navajo


Division C: Non-traditional Metal Jewelry with or without Stones
Sponsored By: Carolyn and Bill Pollack, Relios Jewelry Co. Inc., Albuquerque, NM
Awarded to: Victoria Adams, Cheyenne Arapaho

Category 301 - Necklaces with Stones
Sponsored By: Carolyn and Bill Pollack, Relios Jewelry Co. Inc., Albuquerque, NM
First: Ric Charlie, Navajo
Second: Allison Lee, Navajo
Third: Harvey Begay, Navajo

Category 302 - Necklaces without Stones
Sponsored By: Douglas & Lois McNicol, Glen Mills, PA
First: Roderick Tenorio, Santo Domingo Pueblo, Navajo
Second: Jean Greyeyes, Navajo
Third: Elsie Yoyokie, Navajo

Category 303 - Bracelets with Stones
Sponsored By: Douglas & Lois McNicol, Glen Mills, PA
First: Julius Keyonnie, Navajo
Second: Alfred Joe, Navajo
Third: Wilma Begay, Navajo
Third: Jerry Begay, Navajo

Category 304 - Bracelets without Stones
Sponsored By: David & Ann Thornburg, Thornburg Enterprises LLLP, Santa Fe, NM
First: Cheyenne Harris, Navajo
Second: Arland Ben, Navajo
Third: Cody Hunter, Navajo

Category 305 - Rings, Pins, Pendants, and Earrings
Sponsored By: Jim & Lauris Phillips, FairmontTrading Company, San Marino, CA
First: L. Eugene Nelson, Navajo
Second: Vernon Haskie, Navajo
Third: Kenneth Johnson, Muscogee, Seminole

Category 306 - Belts With and Without Stones
Sponsored By: Mark & Ann Weiss, Cincinnati, OH
First: Jack Tom, Navajo
Second: Allen Aragon, Navajo
Third: Daniel Sunshine Reeves, Navajo

Category 307 - Ketohs, Bolos, and Buckles (Includes Ranger Sets)
Sponsored By: Mr. & Mrs. Walter J. Smoyer, San Diego, CA
First: Jack Tom, Navajo
Second: Jake Livingston, Navajo, Zuni Pueblo
Third: Jay Livingston, Navajo

Category 308 - Non-Traditional Cast Jewelry
Sponsored By: Carolyn and Bill Pollack, Relios Jewelry Co. Inc., Albuquerque, NM
Not Awarded

Category 309 - Traditional Zuni Style with Non-Traditional Materials
Sponsored By: David L. Finney, Carrollton, TX
Second: Edith Tsabetsaye, Zuni Pueblo

Category 310 - Hand Drawn Metal Beads
Sponsored By: William & Marcia J. Berman, Scottsdale, AZ
Not Awarded

Category 311 - Miscellaneous
Sponsored By: Lola Moonfrog, Santa Fe, NM
First: Victoria Adams, Cheyenne Arapaho
Second: Jack Tom, Navajo
Third: Mary Lou Tom, Navajo


Division D: Non-traditional Lapidary & Metal Jewelry
Sponsored By: Dye Masaki, Native Spirit Trading Post, Tokyo 164-0011,
Awarded to: Vernon Haskie, Navajo

Category 401 - Necklaces
Sponsored By: Debra Begner, Turkey Mountain Traders, Scottsdale, AZ
First: Jake Livingston, Navajo, Zuni Pueblo
Second: Causandra Dukepoo, Taos Pueblo
Third: Dina Huntinghorse-Taylor, Wichita, Kiowa

Category 402 - Bracelets
Sponsored By: Grace & Ed Aldworth, Santa Fe, NM
First: Ernest Benally, Navajo
Second: Ervin Tsosie, Navajo
Third: Raymond Yazzie, Navajo

Category 403 - Pins, Pendants, Earrings and Rings
Sponsored By: Grace & Ed Aldworth, Santa Fe, NM
First: Raymond Yazzie, Navajo
Second: Ervin Tsosie, Navajo
Third: Wesley Willie, Navajo

Category 404 - Belts
Sponsored By: Charles & Jennie Batka, Oldwick, NJ
First: Vernon Haskie, Navajo
Second: Michael Dukepoo, Hopi

Category 405 - Ketohs, Bolos and Buckles (Includes Ranger Sets)
Sponsored By: John & Barbara A. Berkenfield, Santa Fe, NM
First: Ric Charlie, Navajo
Second: Jake Livingston, Navajo, Zuni Pueblo
Third: Darryl Begay, Navajo

Category 406 - Non-traditional Cast Jewelry
Sponsored By: Carolyn and Bill Pollack, Relios Jewelry Co. Inc., Albuquerque, NM
Not Awarded

Category 407 - Miscellaneous
Sponsored By: Paul & Joanne Marois, New York, NY
First: Irene Livingston, Navajo
Second: Dale Edaakie, Zuni Pueblo
Third: Carl Clark, Sr., Navajo
Third: Irene Clark, Navajo


Division E: Traditional All Stone and/or Shell Jewelry (No Metal Except for Findings and Cones)
Sponsored By: Douglas & Lois McNicol, Glen Mills, PA
Awarded to: Raymond Garcia, Santo Domingo Pueblo

Category 501 - Turquoise, Rolled Necklace (Natural & Polished Natural)
Sponsored By: Mr. & Mrs. Walter J. Smoyer, San Diego, CA
Second: Ray Lovato, Sr., Santo Domingo Pueblo

Category 502 - Turquoise, Rolled with Tab and/or Joclas (Natural and Polished Natural)
Sponsored By: Mr. & Mrs. Walter J. Smoyer, San Diego, CA
First: Peggy Lovato, Santo Domingo Pueblo
Second: Martine Lovato, Santo Domingo Pueblo
Third: Peggy Lovato, Santo Domingo Pueblo

Category 503 - Stone or Shell Rolled Necklace (One Material Only, Stabilized Turquoise Allowed)
Sponsored By: Rev. Raymond G. O'Donnell, El Cajon, CA
First: Howard Tenorio, Santo Domingo Pueblo
Second: Joseph F. Calabaza, Santo Domingo Pueblo
Third: Daisy Reano, Santo Domingo Pueblo

Category 504 - Combined Materials, Rolled with Definite Pattern (Stabilized Turquoise Allowed)
Sponsored By: Diane Imai and Herb Gong, San Francisco, CA
First: Raymond Garcia, Santo Domingo Pueblo
Second: Jessie Rosetta, Santo Domingo Pueblo
Third: Paul Rosetta, Santo Domingo Pueblo

Category 505 - Combined Materials, Rolled, Spotted, Scattered (Stabilized Turquoise Allowed)
Sponsored By: Joan Caballero, Santa Fe, NM
First: Percy Reano, Santo Domingo Pueblo
Second: Calvin Lovato, Santo Domingo Pueblo
Third: Howard Tenorio, Santo Domingo Pueblo

Category 506 - Mosiac (Hokokam, Santo Domingo Style) All Forms (Stabilized Turquoise Allowed)
Sponsored By: Drs. Dexter & Dennis Cirillo, Snowmass, CO
Second: Angie Owen, Santo Domingo Pueblo

Category 507 - Combined Materials and Techniques
Sponsored By: Ben & Lara Morrow, Santa Fe, NM
Not Awarded

Category 508 - Fetish Necklaces
Sponsored By: Mary A. Goodman, Catalina Townhouses, Tucson, AZ
First: Raymond Garcia, Santo Domingo Pueblo

Category 509 - Miscellaneous
Sponsored By: Norm Runyan, Casino Arizona at Salt River, Scottsdale, AZ
First: Martine Lovato, Santo Domingo Pueblo
Second: Rudy Coriz, Santo Domingo Pueblo
Third: Mary Calabaza, Santo Domingo Pueblo


Division F: Non-traditional Shell and/or Stone Jewelry with or without Metal
Sponsored By: H.A. "Tommy" & Lee Thompson, Boulder, CO
Awarded to: Charlene Reano, San Felipe Pueblo

Category 601 - Traditional Materials, Rolled or Shaped Beads, with or without Metal (Natural or Polished Natural)
Sponsored By: Stephen & Wendy Blumberg, Santa Fe, NM
Not Awarded

Category 602 - Non-traditional Materials, Rolled or Shaped Beads, with or without Metal
Sponsored By: Lola Moonfrog, Santa Fe, NM
First: Joseph F. Calabaza, Santo Domingo Pueblo
Second: Joseph F. Calabaza, Santo Domingo Pueblo
Third: Howard Tenorio, Santo Domingo Pueblo

Category 603 - Mosaic (Hokokam, Santo Domingo Style) All Forms
Sponsored By: Howard and Jennifer Gurevitz, Burlingame, CA
First: Charlene Reano, San Felipe Pueblo
Second: Donna Carey, Santo Domingo Pueblo
Third: Charlotte Reano, San Felipe Pueblo
Third: Angie Owen, Santo Domingo Pueblo

Category 604 - Miscellaneous
Sponsored By: Lola Moonfrog, Santa Fe, NM
Not Awarded


Division G: Metal, Stone or Shell Items (Non-Wearable)
Sponsored By: David & Ann Thornburg, Thornburg Enterprises LLLP, Santa Fe, NM
Linda Metoxen, Navajo

Category 701 - Boxes, Canteens & Closed Containers
Sponsored By: Jim and Barbara Butler, Houston, TX
First: Linda Metoxen, Navajo
Second: Tsosie Taylor, Navajo
Third: Duane Maktima, Laguna Pueblo, Hopi

Category 702 - Bowls, Pots, Jars, Plates & Open Vessels
Sponsored By: Peggy J. Lanning-Eiseler, Turquoise Tortoise of Sedona, Sedona, AZ
First: Lorenzo Tafoya, Santo Domingo Pueblo
Third: Linda Metoxen, Navajo

Category 703 - Miniatures, 3" & Under
Sponsored By: William & Marcia J. Berman, Scottsdale, AZ
First: Lyndon Tsosie, Navajo
Second: Lorenzo Tafoya, Santo Domingo Pueblo

Category 704 - Miscellaneous
Sponsored By: Cheryl & Gary Hartley, Beckley, WV
First: Ira Custer, Navajo
Second: Anthony Lovato, Santo Domingo Pueblo
Third: Clarence Lee, Navajo
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