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Classification II - Pottery

Sponsored By: Dr. & Mrs. Sidney Schultz, Albuquerque, NM
Awarded to: Rondina Huma, Hopi

Division A: Traditional Unpainted Pottery
Sponsored By: Frank & Betty Ottesen, Greeley, CO
Awarded to: Angie Yazzie, Taos Pueblo

Category 801 - Navajo Style All Forms
Sponsored By: James & Eileen Holmes, Gettysburg, PA
First: Lorraine Williams, Navajo
Third: Alice Cling, Navajo

Category 802 - Micaceous Ware, Jars in Style of Taos, Nambe, Picuris
Sponsored By: Jim & Lynn Baker, Chattanooga, TN
First: Angie Yazzie, Taos Pueblo
Second: Preston Duwyenie, Hopi
Third: Angie Yazzie, Taos Pueblo

Category 803 - Micaceous Ware, Other Forms, in Style of Taos, Nambe, Picuris
Sponsored By: Evy & Bob Edelman, Great Neck, NY
First: Angie Yazzie, Taos Pueblo
Second: Glenn Gomez, Taos Pueblo, Pojoaque Pueblo

Category 804 - Other Plain Ware (Includes Pottery from Tribes Outside the Southwest)
Sponsored By: Larry and Renee Stevens, Santa Fe, NM
Not Awarded


Division B: Traditional Pottery, Undecorated. Plain Polished Black, Red, or White, Including Bear Paw or Melon Designs
Sponsored By: Mr. & Mrs. James G. Jr. Curtin, Houston, TX
Awarded to: Judy Tafoya, Santa Clara Pueblo
First: Lincoln Tafoya, Santa Clara Pueblo, Comanche

Category 901 - Jars, Including Wedding Jars
Sponsored By: Frederick & Eve Simon, Omaha, NE Awarded to: Lincoln Tafoya, Santa Clara Pueblo, Comanche
First: Judy Tafoya, Santa Clara Pueblo
Second: Tina Garcia, San Juan Pueblo, Santa Clara Pue
Third: Denny Gutierrez, Santa Clara Pueblo

Category 902 - Bowls
Sponsored By: Larry and Renee Stevens, Santa Fe, NM
Third: LuAnn Tafoya, Pojoaque Pueblo, Santa Clara Pue

Category 903 - Melon Bowls and Melon Jars
Sponsored By: Susan Kaplan, Santa Fe, NM
Second: Toni Roller, Santa Clara Pueblo

Category 904 - Figures (Single or Multiple)
Sponsored By: Mary A. Goodman, Catalina Townhouses, Tucson, AZ
First: Gary Gutierrez, Santa Clara Pueblo
Third: Starr Tafoya, Santa Clara Pueblo
Third: Jane Baca, Santa Clara Pueblo

Category 905 - Miscellaneous (Can include: All vase forms, pitchers, ladles, canteens, plates, boxes)
Sponsored By:
Not Awarded

Division C: Traditional Pottery, Carved or Incised, in Style of San Juan, San Ildefonso, Santa Clara
Sponsored By: Col Maurice & Mrs. MM Bloom, Albuquerque, NM
Awarded to: Andrew Na'na-K'aa Harvier, Taos Pueblo

Category 1001 - Jars
Sponsored By: Eloise & Al Parks, Houston, TX
First: Meldon White Eagle Tafoya, Santa Clara Pueblo
Second: Harrison Begay Jr., Navajo
Third: Cliff Roller, Santa Clara Pueblo

Category 1002 - Wedding Jars
Sponsored By: Sharon Lyon, Santa Fe, NM
Third: Anita Suazo, Santa Clara Pueblo

Category 1003 - Bowls (Under 8" in Diameter)
Sponsored By: Larry and Renee Stevens, Santa Fe, NM
First: Madeline Naranjo, Santa Clara Pueblo
Second: Anita Suazo, Santa Clara Pueblo
Third: Effie Garcia, Santa Clara Pueblo

Category 1004 - Bowls (Over 8" in Diameter)
Sponsored By: Eloise & Al Parks, Houston, TX
First: Toni Roller, Santa Clara Pueblo
Second: LuAnn Tafoya, Pojoaque Pueblo, Santa Clara Pue
Third: Daryl Whitegeese, Pojoaque Pueblo, Santa Clara Pue

Category 1005 - Figures (Single or Multiple) and Sets
Sponsored By: Raymond H. & Beverly A Fitzgerald, The Omega Resource Group, Bellaire, TX
Second: Gary Gutierrez, Santa Clara Pueblo
Third: Marcia Padilla, Santa Clara Pueblo

Category 1006 - Miscellaneous (Can Include Vases, Pitchers, Ladles Canteens, Boxes, Plates.etc.)
Sponsored By: Eric & Barbara Dobkin, Dobkin Family Foundation, New York, NY
First: Andrew Na'na-K'aa Harvier, Taos Pueblo
Second: Jennifer Sisneros, Santa Clara Pueblo
Third: Toni Roller, Santa Clara Pueblo

Division D: Traditional Pottery, Painted Designs on Burnished Black or Red Surface (In the Style of Santa Clara or San Ildefonso)
Sponsored By: Richard & Della May Moulson, Hennessey, OK
Awarded to: Erik Fender, San Ildefonso Pueblo

Category 1101 - Jars (Including Wedding Jars)
Sponsored By: Phyllis & Walter F Loeb, Loeb Associates, Inc., New York, NY
First: Erik Fender, San Ildefonso Pueblo
Second: Carol Gutierrez-Naranjo, Santa Clara Pueblo, San Ildefonso Pueblo
Third: Martha Fender, San Ildefonso Pueblo

ategory 1102 - Bowls
Sponsored By: Frank & Gloria Ury, Benicia, CA
Second: Erik Fender, San Ildefonso Pueblo
Third: Martha Fender, San Ildefonso Pueblo

Category 1103 - Figures (Single or Multple) Includes All Types of Storytellers and Nativity Sets
Sponsored By: Eleanor & James Hancock, Eleanor Tulman Hancock Inc., New York City, NY
Third: Tony Gutierrez, Jr., Santa Clara Pueblo

Category 1104 - Miscellaneous (Can Include Vases, Pitchers, Ladles, Canteens, Plates and Boxes, Etc.)
Sponsored By: Paul & Joanne Marois, New York, NY
Second: Carol Gutierrez-Naranjo, Santa Clara Pueblo, San Ildefonso Pueblo


Division E: Traditional Pottery, Jars (Including Wedding Jars), Painted Designs on Matte or Semi-matte Surface
Sponsored By: Laura & Richard Van House, Ann Arbor, MI
Awarded to: Rondina Huma, Hopi

Category 1201 - Jars, Hopi
Sponsored By: Nancy R. Florsheim, Lake Forest, IL
First: Rondina Huma, Hopi
Second: Karen Abeita, Isleta Pueblo, Hopi
Third: Dolly White Swann, Hopi

Category 1202 - Jars, Acoma
Sponsored By: Larry and Renee Stevens, Santa Fe, NM
First: Rebecca Lucario, Acoma Pueblo
Second: Wanda Aragon, Acoma Pueblo
Third: Bernard Lewis, Acoma Pueblo

Category 1203 - Jars, Laguna, Zia, Santa Ana
Sponsored By: Martha Hopkins Struever, Helen Naha Fund, Santa Fe, NM
First: Steve Lucas, Hopi
Second: Elizabeth Medina, Zia Pueblo
Third: Elizabeth Medina, Zia Pueblo
Third: Marcellus Medina, Zia Pueblo

Category 1204 - Jars, Santo Domingo or Cochiti
Sponsored By: Andrea Fisher, Andrea Fisher Fine Pottery, Santa Fe, NM
First: Robert Tenorio, Santo Domingo Pueblo
Second: Ambrose Atencio, Santo Domingo Pueblo
Third: Ambrose Atencio, Santo Domingo Pueblo

Category 1205 - Jars, Zuni
Sponsored By: Larry and Renee Stevens, Santa Fe, NM
Not Awarded

Category 1206 - Jars, Other Pueblos or Tribes
Sponsored By: Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey Kahn, Desert Highlands, Scottsdale, AZ
First: Alice Cling, Navajo
Second: Reyes Madalena, Jemez Pueblo

Category 1207 - Seed Jars, All Above Styles
Sponsored By: Joanne T. Greenspun, Vineland, NJ
Not Awarded


Division F: Traditional Pottery, Painted Designs on Matte or Semi-matte Surface, All Forms Except Jars (in the Style of Hopi, Acoma, Laguna, Zia, Santa Ana, Santo Domingo, Cochiti, Zuni, San Ildefonso, Jemez, Navajo and
Sponsored By: Norman & Gilda Greenberg, MD's, Santa Fe, NM
Awarded to: Rebecca Lucario, Acoma Pueblo

Category 1301 - Seed bowls, opening must be top center
Sponsored By: Glen A. Domulevicz, Sierra, AZ
First: Sandra Victorino, Acoma Pueblo
Second: Robert Tenorio, Santo Domingo Pueblo

Category 1302 - Other Bowl forms
Sponsored By: Sharon Lyon, Santa Fe, NM
First: Rainell Naha, Hopi, Tewa
Second: Mark Tahbo, Hopi, Tewa
Third: Rondina Huma, Hopi

Category 1303 - Vases
Sponsored By: Sheila & Gerald Gould, Sonoma, CA
First: Rainell Naha, Hopi, Tewa
Second: Karen Kahe Charley, Hopi
Third: Gloria Kahe, Navajo

Category 1304 - Canteens
Sponsored By: Jane & Bill Buchsbaum, Santa Fe, NM
First: Dolly White Swann, Hopi
Second: Karen Kahe Charley, Hopi
Third: Karen Kahe Charley, Hopi

Category 1305 - Plates
Sponsored By: Larry and Renee Stevens, Santa Fe, NM
First: Rebecca Lucario, Acoma Pueblo

Category 1306 - Storytellers (All One Piece)
Sponsored By: Jeanne Heyerick, Los Angeles, CA
First: Ada Suina, Cochiti Pueblo
Second: Carol Pecos, Jemez Pueblo
Third: Emily Tsosie, Jemez Pueblo

Category 1307 - Other Figures (All One Piece, Fired As One Piece)
Sponsored By: Raymond H. & Beverly A Fitzgerald, The Omega Resource Group, Bellaire, TX
First: Larson Goldtooth, Hopi
Second: Maria Salvador, Acoma Pueblo

Category 1308 - Other Figures (Sets of Two or More Pieces)
Sponsored By: L. Landon Scarlett & Matt Williams, The Brandywine Foundation, El Macero, CA
Awarded to: Craig Goseyun, San Carlos Apache
First: Mary Ortiz, Cochiti Pueblo
Second: Emily Tsosie, Jemez Pueblo
Third: Jason Garcia, Santa Clara Pueblo

Category 1309 - Miscellaneous (Can Include Pitchers, Ladles, Boxes, Tiles)
Sponsored By: Glen A. Domulevicz, Sierra, AZ
First: Jason Garcia, Santa Clara Pueblo

Division G: Non-Traditional Pottery, Using Traditional Materials and Techniques, Any Form or Design
Sponsored By: Raymond H. & Beverly A Fitzgerald, The Omega Resource Group, Bellaire, TX
Awarded to: Al Qoyawayma, Hopi

Category 1401 - Jars, Wedding Jars, Vases and Bowls
Sponsored By: Helen Frederickson & Mark Bonke, Rapid City, SD
First: Lonnie Vigil, Nambe Pueblo
Second: Autumn Borts, Santa Clara Pueblo
Third: Al Qoyawayma, Hopi

Category 1402 - Ribbed Jars, Wedding Jars, Vases, and Bowls
Sponsored By: Paul & Blanche Postelnek, Santa Fe, NM
First: Emma Yepa, Jemez Pueblo
Second: Hubert Candelario, San Felipe Pueblo

Category 1403 - Combined Techniques, Any Shaped Vessel (Must Include at Least Two Techniques)
Sponsored By: Marianne Kah, Houston, TX
First: Al Qoyawayma, Hopi
Second: Judy Tafoya, Santa Clara Pueblo
Second: Lincoln Tafoya, Santa Clara Pueblo, Comanche
Third: Jeff Roller, Santa Clara Pueblo

Category 1404 - Figures, All One Piece, Can Include Storyteller Bowls
Sponsored By: Mary Lynn & Bill Oliver, Wichita, KS
Second: Kathleen Wall, Jemez Pueblo

Category 1405 - Figures, Sets of Two or More Pieces
Sponsored By: L. Landon Scarlett & Matt Williams, The Brandywine Foundation, El Macero, CA
First: Kathleen Wall, Jemez Pueblo
Second: Ione Coriz, Santo Domingo Pueblo

Category 1406 - Items with Figures or Designs in Relief
Sponsored By: Rev. Raymond G. O'Donnell, El Cajon, CA
Second: Al Qoyawayma, Hopi

Category 1407 - Sgraffito, Black or Black Two-tone
Sponsored By: L. Landon Scarlett & Matt Williams, The Brandywine Foundation, El Macero, CA
First: Kevin Naranjo, Santa Clara Pueblo
Second: Ron Suazo, Santa Clara Pueblo

Category 1408 - Sgraffito, Red or Red Two-tone
Sponsored By: Patricia Skigen, New York, NY
First: Jody Naranjo, Santa Clara Pueblo
Second: Alvina Yepa, Jemez Pueblo

Category 1409 - Sgraffito, Any Other Colors
Sponsored By: L. Landon Scarlett & Matt Williams, The Brandywine Foundation, El Macero, CA
First: Jennifer Tafoya-Moquino, Santa Clara Pueblo
Second: Jody Naranjo, Santa Clara Pueblo
Third: Dusty Naranjo, Santa Clara Pueblo

Category 1410 - Miscellaneous (All Other Shapes)
Sponsored By: L. Landon Scarlett & Matt Williams, The Brandywine Foundation, El Macero, CA
First: Autumn Borts, Santa Clara Pueblo
Third: Sharon Lewis, Acoma Pueblo

Division H: Non-traditional Pottery Using Traditional Materials and Techniques with Non-traditional Techiniques, Decorative Elements, Any Form or Design
Sponsored By: Terry and Renee Kershner, Kershner Associates, Greenville, RI
Awarded to: Crystal Hanna, Cherokee (Western)

Category 1501 - Jars (Including Wedding Jars)
Sponsored By: Courtney Carswell, The Shed, Santa Fe, NM
Third: Dora Tse Pe, San Ildefonso Pueblo

Category 1502 - Vases
Sponsored By: Ralph & Rebecca Rader, Troy, MI
First: Dora Tse Pe, San Ildefonso Pueblo
Second: Dora Tse Pe, San Ildefonso Pueblo

Category 1503 - Bowls
Sponsored By: Alan Stifelman and Rosemary McQuate, Art Legends, New Hope, PA
First: Crystal Hanna, Cherokee (Western)
Third: Preston Duwyenie, Hopi

Category 1504 - Combined Techniques, Any Shaped Vessel
Sponsored By: Charmay B. Allred, Santa Fe, NM
Second: Russell Sanchez, San Ildefonso Pueblo

Category 1505 - Single Figures (Human, Animal and Other)
Sponsored By: Nancy Owen James and William R. (Bill) James, Lake Bluff, IL
First: Maxine Toya, Jemez Pueblo
Second: Caroline Carpio, Isleta Pueblo
Third: Jason Garcia, Santa Clara Pueblo

Category 1506 - Figures (Sets of Two or More Pieces)
Sponsored By: Mike & Juanita Eagle, Montreux, NV
First: Mary Ortiz, Cochiti Pueblo
Third: Marilyn Ray, Acoma Pueblo

Category 1507 - Storytellers
Sponsored By: Mary Lynn & Bill Oliver, Wichita, KS
Second: Reina Kohlmeyer, Jemez Pueblo
Third: Reina Kohlmeyer, Jemez Pueblo

Category 1508 - Sgraffito
Sponsored By: Maureen Hamilton, Richland, WA
First: Russell Sanchez, San Ildefonso Pueblo

Category 1509 - Miscellaneous (Jewelry, Ladles, Boxes, Plates, Canteens, Pitchers, Etc.)
Sponsored By: Rufina (Ruby) Panana, Jemez Pueblo, NM
Not Awarded

Division J: Non-traditional Pottery, All Materials All Techniques with or without Decorative Elements, Any Form or Design
Sponsored By: Craig & Bermida Norton, Littleton, CO Rose Pecos-Sun Rhodes, Jemez Pueblo

Category 1601 - Stoneware, Slabwork
Sponsored By: Stephen & Wendy Blumberg, Santa Fe, NM
Third: Harold Littlebird, Santo Domingo Pueblo, Laguna Pueblo

Category 1602 - Stoneware, All Other
Sponsored By: Joy and Howard Berlin, Neuberger Berman Inc., Carefree, AZ
Second: Katheleen Nez, Navajo

Category 1603 - Jars (Including Wedding Jars) and Vases, Painted Whiteware and Other Traditional Clays
Sponsored By: Kenneth & Nancy Evans, Sacramento, CA
Not Awarded

Category 1604 - Jars (Including Wedding Jars) and Vases, Painted and Unpainted (Other Than Stoneware)
Sponsored By: Fred & Lori Kolb, Santa Fe, NM
First: Jacquie Stevens, Winnebago
Second: Jane Osti, Cherokee
Third: Jacquie Stevens, Winnebago

Category 1605 - Bowls Painted and Unpainted (Other Than Stoneware)
Sponsored By: Mike & Juanita Eagle, Montreux, NV
First: Diego Romero, Cochiti Pueblo
Second: Jane Osti, Cherokee
Third: Jacquie Stevens, Winnebago

Category 1606 - Single Figures (Human, Animal and Other)
Sponsored By: Bert and Phyllis Heikens, Carefree, AZ
First: John Whiterock, Navajo
Second: Pablita Abeyta, Navajo
Third: Lorraine Gala, Laguna/Taos/Hopi

Category 1607 - Sets & Scenes (Multifigures, Includes Nativity Scenes and Storyteller Bowls)
Sponsored By: Dr. Mark and Merle Sey, Philadelphia, PA
First: Rose Pecos-Sun Rhodes, Jemez Pueblo
Second: Marilyn Ray, Acoma Pueblo

Category 1608 - Storytellers
Sponsored By: Jeanne Heyerick, Los Angeles, CA
First: Dena Suina, Cochiti Pueblo
Second: John Whiterock, Navajo
Third: Esther Cajero, Jemez Pueblo

Category 1609 - Sgraffito
Sponsored By: Andrea Fisher, Andrea Fisher Fine Pottery, Santa Fe, NM
First: Wallace Nez Jr., Navajo
Second: Bob Lansing, Navajo
Third: Ron Suazo, Santa Clara Pueblo

Category 1610 - Miscellaneous
Sponsored By: Lola Moonfrog, Santa Fe, NM
Not Awarded


Division K: Pottery Miniatures-3" or Less in Height or Diameter
Sponsored By: Richard & Della May Moulson, Hennessey, OK
Awarded to: Delores Aragon, Acoma Pueblo

Category 1701 - Traditional Jars, Including Wedding Jars & Bowls, Red or Whiteware
Sponsored By: Jon Mallard, Overland Park, KS
First: Carol Velarde-Brewer, Santa Clara Pueblo
Second: Shirley Tafoya, Santa Clara Pueblo
Third: Marie Suazo, Santa Clara Pueblo

Category 1702 - Traditional Jars, Including Wedding Jars and Bowls (Painted or Unpainted)
Sponsored By: Leo & Donna Krulitz, Shaker Heights, OH
First: Delores Aragon, Acoma Pueblo
Second: Rebecca Lucario, Acoma Pueblo
Third: Sandra Victorino, Acoma Pueblo

Category 1703 - Traditional Forms, All Other (Except Figures)
Sponsored By: Mark & Linda Miller, Rumson, NJ
First: Thomas Natseway, Laguna Pueblo
Second: Doris Tenorio, Santa Clara Pueblo
Third: Shirley Tafoya, Santa Clara Pueblo

Category 1704 - Non-traditional Forms or Designs
Sponsored By: Barbara M. Phillips, Las Cruces, NM
First: Russell Sanchez, San Ildefonso Pueblo
Second: Allen Aragon, Navajo
Third: Thomas Natseway, Laguna Pueblo

Category 1705 - Figures, Single of Multiple Figures (Work From All Divisions)
Sponsored By: Eddie Martinez, Inn of the Governors, Santa Fe, NM
First: Gary Gutierrez, Santa Clara Pueblo
Second: Thomas Natseway, Laguna Pueblo
Third: Marie Suazo, Santa Clara Pueblo

Category 1706 - Sgraffito
Sponsored By: Dr.Richard D. & Margot Zallen, Golden, CO
First: Kevin Naranjo, Santa Clara Pueblo
Second: Wallace Nez Jr., Navajo
Third: Jo Ann Million, Santa Clara Pueblo
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