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2008 Awards Winners

AWARDName (Last & First Name)
BEST OF SHOWHarvey, Sheldon (Painting)

CLASSIFICATION AWARDS
Class I Jewelry Begay, Rebecca
Class II PotteryTafoya-Sanchez, Linda
Class III Paintings, Drawings, Graphics & PhotographyHarvey, Sheldon
Class IV Wooden Pueblo Figurative Carvings & SculptureAlbert, Robert
Class V SculptureHarvey, Sheldon
Class VI Textiles & BasketryLaughing, Mona
Class VII Diverse Art Forms Okuma, Jamie
Class VIII Beadwork and QuillworkGrowing Thunder, Juanita and Growing Thunder Jessica
Class IX YouthLee,Trent

SPECIAL AWARDSName (Last & First Name)
Tony Da AwardSanchez, Russell
Joe Cate Jr. AwardCalabaza, Joseph F.
Horse Tack and Attire AwardBread, Jackie
MiniaturesBegay, Rebecca
Jean Seth Award for BasketmakingSaufkie, Griselda
Jean Seth Award for Painting King, John I.

Other Special AwardsName (Last & First Name)
IAIA Distinguished Alumni Award Yazzie, Peterson
Adult Smile Award Singer, Ryan
Youth Smile AwardJohn, Tulane
Artist's Choice Award Holt, Lisa and Reano, Harlan
Innovation Award Allison, Marla

ENDOWED AWARDSName (Last & First Name)
Indian Arts Fund AwardLugo, Joseph
Helen Naha Memorial Maha, Garrett


I - JEWELRY
Classification Award
Division A - Traditional metal jewelry with stones, shell, or organic material (silver, brass, copper)
Divison IA. AwardLewis, Jennifer No entry # it is a bolo
1st Place (Last, First Name)2nd Place (Last, First Name)Honorable Mention
IA: Category 101 - NecklacesBedonie, RonBegay, Steven
IA: Category 102 - BraceletsBedonie, Ron Begay, Erick Bia, Norman
IA: Category 103 - Rings, pins, pendants and earringsTsabetsaye, Edith Howard, Ivan
IA: Category 104 - BeltsLivingston, J. Jacob
IA: Category 105 - Ketohs, Bolos & Buckles (including ranger sets)Curtis, Jennifer Lee, Allison Lomayauma, Wilmer
IA: Category 106 - Traditional Zuni style, multiple stone itemsTsabetsaye, Edith
IA: Category 107 - MiscellaneousKohlmeyer, Royce J.Begay, Erik

Division B - Traditional Metal Jewelry without stones, shell or organic material (silver, brass, copper)
Division IB. AwardTalahaftewa, Roy No Entry # silver and leather belt
1st Place (Last, First Name)2nd Place (Last, First Name)Honorable Mention
IB: Category 201 - NecklacesCuster, Ira
IB: Category 202 - BraceletsTodacheene, AlvinCurtis, Thomas
IB: Category 203 - Rings, pins, pendants and earrings
IB: Category 204 - Belts Talahaftewa, Roy & leather belt Lister, Ernie
IB: Category 205 - Ketohs, Bolos and Buckles (includes ranger sets)Dalangyawma, RamonJackson, Dan
IB: Category 206 - MiscellaneousCuster, Cheyenne

Division C - Non-traditional metal jewelry with or without stones, shell, or organic material
Divison IC. AwardAtaumbi, Keri
1st Place (Last, First Name)2nd Place (Last, First Name)Honorable Mention
IC: Category 301- Necklaces with stonesBegay, Leroy Joe, Alfred
IC: Category 302 - Necklaces without stonesPanteah, Myron
IC: Category 303 - Bracelets with stonesWaynee, Robin Johnson, KennethSamora, Maria
IC: Category 304 - Bracelets without stonesTsingine, Olin #1563
IC: Category 305 - Rings, Pins, Pendants, and EarringsCasuse, Fritz Waynee, Robin
IC: Category 306 - Belts with and without stonesAtaumbi, Keri Nez, Jonathan
IC: Category 307 - Ketohs, Bolos, and Buckles (includes ranger sets)no information no information
IC: Category 308 - Non-Traditional Cast Jewelryno information no information
IC: Category 309 - Traditional Zuni Style with Non-Traditional MaterialsLaconsello, Nancy and Laconsello, Ruddell Livingston, Irene
IC: Category 311 - MiscellaneousBegay, Rebecca and Begay, Darrell Pruitt, Pat

Division D - Non-Traditional Inlay & Mosaic in Metal Jewelry
Division ID. AwardYazzie, Raymond C.
1st Place (Last, First Name)2nd Place (Last, First Name)Honorable Mention
ID: Category 401 - NecklacesSequaptewa, Raymond Edaakie, Raylan
ID: Category 402 - BraceletsCarrillo, FranklinYellowhorse, Alvin
ID: Category 403 -Pins, pendants, earrings and ringsYazzie, Raymond C. Dukepoo, Causandra
ID: Category 404 - BeltsWallace, Dawn and Wallace, DavidBenally, Ernest
ID: Category 405 - Ketohs, Bolos and Buckles (includes ranger sets)Charlie, Ric Dukepoo, Michael
ID: Category 407 -MiscellaneousBenally, Ernest

Division E - Traditional All Stone and/or Shell Jewelry (No metal except for findings and cones)
Division IE. AwardLovato, Ray
1st Place (Last, First Name)2nd Place (Last, First Name)Honorable Mention
IE: Category 501 - Turquoise, rolled, necklace (natural & polished natural)Calabaza, Joseph F. Tenorio, Robert Lewis
IE: Category 502 - Turquoise, rolled with tab and/or joclas (natural and polished natural)Lovato, Ray Lovato, Andrew
IE: Category 503 - Stone or shell rolled necklace (One material only)Abeyta, Harvey Tenorio, Robert Lewis
IE: Category 504 -Combined materials, rolled with definite patternLovato, Pilar Calabaza, Mary
IE: Category 505 -Combined materials, rolled, spotted, scattered Calabaza, Joseph F. Rosetta, Paul and Rosetta, Jessie
IE: Category 506 - Mosiac (Hokokam, Santo Domingo style); item to be set in or on shell, wood or bone.Owen, AngieOwen, Angie
IE: Category 507 - Combined Materials and TechniquesLovato, Martine Lovato, Calvin J.
IE: Category 509 - MiscellaneousLovato, Peggy Calabaza, Joseph R.

Division F - Non-traditional shell and/or stone jewelry with or without metal
Division IF. AwardSanchez-Reano, Charlene
1st Place (Last, First Name)2nd Place (Last, First Name)Honorable Mention
IF: Category 601 - Traditional materials, rolled or shaped beads, with or without metal (natural or polished natural)Calabeza, Mary A.Jamon, Carlton
IF: Category 602 - Non-traditional materials, rolled or shaped beads, with or without metalnone awarded none awarded
IF: Category 603 - Mosaic (Hokokam, Santo Domingo style) All FormsSanchez-Reano, Charlene Sanchez-Reano, Charlene
IF: Category 604 - Miscellaneous

Division G - Metal, Stone or Shell Items (Non-wearable)
Division IG. AwardBegay, Rebecca
1st Place (Last, First Name)2nd Place (Last, First Name)Honorable Mention
IG: Category 701 - Boxes, canteens & closed containersHendren, Shane Gene, Leonard
IG: Category 702 - Bowls, pots, jars, plates, & other open vesselsPruitt, Pat and Sanderson, Cody Keyonnie, Julius
IG: Category 703 - Miniatures, 3" & underBegay, Rebecca Panteah, Myron
IG: Category 704 - MiscellaneousGene, LeonardJamon, Carlton

II - POTTERY
Classification Award
Division A - Traditional Unpainted Pottery
Division IIA. AwardVigil, Lonnie
1st Place (Last, First Name)2nd Place (Last, First Name)Honorable Mention
IIA: Category 801-Navajo Style All FormsManymules, Samuel Tso, Damon H.
IIA: Category 802-Micaceous Ware, Jars in style of Taos, Nambe, PicurisVigil, Lonnie Toya, Damian
IIA: Category 803 - Micaceous Ware, Other Forms, in style of Taos, Nambe, PicurisGomez, Glenn
IIA: Category 804 - Other Plain wareQueen, Joel Hanna, Crystal Roberts, Otria "Scott"

Division B -Traditional pottery, undecorated.
Division IIB. AwardGutierrez, Gary
1st Place (Last, First Name)2nd Place (Last, First Name)Honorable Mention
IIB: Category 901-Jars (Including Wedding Jars)Garcia, Sharon Roller, Toni
IIB: Category 902-BowlsTafoya, Luann Ebelacker, Richard
IIB: Category 905-Figures (single or multiple)Gutierrez, Garynone awarded

Division C - Traditional pottery, carved, or incised.
Division IIC. AwardTafoya-Sanchez, Linda
1st Place (Last, First Name)2nd Place (Last, First Name)Honorable Mention
IIC: Category 1001 - Jars less than 10 inches in heightTafoya-Sanchez, LindaYoungblood-Cutler, Christopher
IIC: Category 1002 - Jars more than 10 inches in heightNaranjo-Garcia, SharonWhitegeese, Daryl
IIC: Category 1004-Bowls Under 8" in DiameterNaranjo, Madeline E. Gutierrez, Denny
IIC: Category 1005-Bowls, Over 8" in DiameterRoller, Toni Baca, Alvin

IIC: Category 1006-Figures (single or multiple) and SetsBorts-Medlock, Autumn Baca, Jane and Tafoya, Starr
IIC: Category 1007-Miscellaneous (Can include vases, pitchers, ladles, canteens, boxes, plates, etc.)Ebelacker, Richard Tafoya, Judy and Tafoya, Lincoln

Division D - Traditional pottery, painted designs on burnished black or red surface
Division IID. Award
1st Place (Last, First Name)2nd Place (Last, First Name)Honorable Mention
IID: Category 1102- Jars,Wedding Jars more than 7 inches in heightGonzales, CavanFender, Erik
IID: Category 1103 - BowlsGutierrez Naranjo, Carol Gutierrez Naranjo, Carol
IID: Category 1105-Miscellaneous (Can include vases, pitchers, ladles, canteens, boxes, plates, etc.)Fender, Erik

Division E - Traditional Pottery Jars, including Wedding Jars, Painted on Matte or Semi-matte Surface
Division IIE. Award
1st Place (Last, First Name)2nd Place (Last, First Name)Honorable Mention
IIE: Category 1201 - Jars, Hopi less than 8 inches in heightCharley, KarenAbeyta, Karen
IIE: Category 1202 - Jars, Hopi more than 8 inches in heightMaha, Garrett Naha, Rainy
IIE: Category 1203 - Jars, Acoma less than 6 inches in heightJuanicio, Melvin Aragon, Delores
IIE: Category 1204 - Jars, Acoma more than 6 inches in heightCerno, Joseph Cerno Jr., Joseph
IIE: Category 1207 - Jars, Santo Domingo or Cochiti less than 12 inches in heightAtencio, Ambrose
IIE: Category 1208 - Jars, Santo Domingo or Cochiti more than 12 inches in heightTenorio, Thomas Ortiz, Virgil
IIE: Category 1209 - Jars, Other Pueblos or Tribes, San Ildefonso, Jemez, Navajo etc.Sanchez, Gerti "Mapoo" Gonzales, Cavan

Division F - Traditional pottery, al forms except jars, painted on matte or semi-matte surface
Division IIF. AwardNamoki, Valerie
1st Place (Last, First Name)2nd Place (Last, First Name)Honorable Mention
IIF: Category 1301 - Seed bowls, opening must be top centerNaha, Nona Lewis, Sharon
IIF: Category 1302 - Other bowl formsHuma, Rondina Tenorio, Thomas P.
IIF: Category 1303 - VasesSahmie, Jean Sahmie, Jean
IIF: Category 1304 - CanteensGriego, Eleanor Pino
IIF: Category 1305-PlatesLucario, Rebecca White Swan
IIF: Category 1306-Storytellers (all one piece)Toya, Maxine Kohlmeyer, Reina
IIF: Category 1307-Other Figures (all one piece) (Fired as one piece)Namoki, Valerie Arquero, Martha
IIF: Category 1308-Other figures (sets of two or more separate pieces)Padilla, Marcia Ortiz, Mary J.
IIF: Category 1309-MiscellaneousGarcia, JasonGarcia, Jason

Division G - Non-Traditional Pottery, Any Form or Design, Using Traditional Materials with or without added decorative clay elements, all firing techniques
Division IIG. AwardFragua, B.J.
1st Place (Last, First Name)2nd Place (Last, First Name)Honorable Mention
IIG: Category 1401-Jars,Wedding JarsMahle, Gloria Madelena-Ellington, Shannon Naranjo, Jody
IIG: Category 1402-Vases and Bowls less than 7 inches in heightNamoki, Lawrence Polacca, Delmar
IIG: Category 1403-Vases and Bowls more than 7 inches in heightOrtiz, Mary Fragua, B.J. Begay Jr., Harrison
IIG: Category 1404 - Ribbed Jars, Wedding Jars, Vases and BowlsGachupin, LauraToya, Mariam
IIG: Category 1405-Combined Techniques, Any Shaped VesselFragua, B.J. Namoki, Lawrence
IIG: Category 1406 - Figures, all One Piece (fired as one piece) or set of two or more separate pices, can include storyteller bowlsTsosie, Darrick Cajero, Teri
IIG: 1407 - Figures, Sets of two or more Separate PiecesConcho, Carolyn Polacca, Delmar
IIG: Category 1408 - Items with Figures or Designs in ReliefNaranjo, JodyGoldenrod
IIG: Category 1409-Sgraffito, Black or Black Two-toneFragua, Glendora Yepa, Alvina
IIG: Category 1410 - Sgraffito, Red or Red Two-toneMoquino, Jennifer Cajero, Aaron
IIG: Category 1411 - Sgraffito, Any other ColorsConcho, Carolyn Tanyan, Ronnie
IIG: Category 1412 - Miscellaneous

Division H - Non-traditional Pottery , any form or deisgn, Using Traditional Materials with added non-clay decorative elements, all firing techniques
Divison IIH. AwardCajero Jr., Joe
1st Place (Last, First Name)2nd Place (Last, First Name)Honorable Mention
IIH: Category 1501-Jars,Wedding Jars and VasesGarcia Sr., WilfordWhiterock, Junior
IIH: Category 1502-BowlsSanchez, Russell Romero, Diego
IIH: Category 1503-Combined Techniques, Any Shaped VesselSanchez, RussellCandelaria, Daryl
IIH: Category 1504-Figures (Human or Animal)Cajero Jr., Joe Shilds, Wayne "Snowbird"
IIH: Category 1505-Figures (Sets of Two or More Separate Pieces)Ray, Marilyn Shilds, Wayne "Snowbird"
IIH: Category 1507-Sgraffito, Black or Black Two-TonedSuazo, RonTafoya, Laura
IIH: Category 1509-Sgraffito, any other colorNez, Wallace Suazo, Ron
IIH: Category 1510-Miscellaneous Koopee, JacobLasiloo, Alan

Division J - Non-traditional Ceramics (any form or design); all materials & techniques,with or without decorative elements, all firing techniques
Divison IIJ. AwardManygoats, Elizabeth
1st Place (Last, First Name)2nd Place (Last, First Name)Honorable Mention
IIJ: Category 1601 - Stoneware, SlabworkFields, Anita Littlebird, Harold
IIJ: Category 1602 - Stoneware, All OtherBegay, Romaine Brauker, Shirley
IIJ: Category 1603- Jars, Wedding Jars & Vases, Painted Whiteware and Other, Traditional Clays OnlyAhmie, JohnHarrison, Rowan
IIJ: Category 1604-Jars, Wedding Jars and Vases, Painted and Unpainted, other than StonewarePahponeeBrauker, Shirley
IIJ: Category 1605- Single Figures, (Human or Animal)Abeyta, Pablita Canteena, Michael
IIJ: Category 1606 - Sets & Scenes (Multifigures,including nativity scenes and storyteller bowlsRodriguez, AndrewBegay, Romaine
IIJ: Category 1607 - StorytellersKokaly, Mary Lou
IIJ: Category 1608- MiscellaneousManygoats, Elizabeth Rodriguez, Andrew

Division K - Pottery Miniatures - Greatest dimension should not exceed 3 inches
Divison IIK. AwardAragon, Allen
1st Place (Last, First Name)2nd Place (Last, First Name)Honorable Mention
IIK: Category 1701-Traditional Jars,Wedding Jars and Bowls, Plain, Burnished Black, Red or WhiteTafoya, Shirley Torres, Elvis
IIK: Category 1702-Traditional Jars, Wedding Jars and Bowls Painted or UnpaintedCurran, Ursula Natseway, Thomas
IIK: Category 1703-Traditional Forms-All Other (except figures)Aragon, Allen
IIK: Category 1704 - Non-traditional Forms or DesignsNatseway, ThomasShields, Judy
IIK: Category 1705-Figures, Single or Multiple Figures (work from all divisions)Gutierrez, Gary Toya, Mary
IIK: Category 1706-SgraffitoNaranjo, Geraldine Naranjo, Kevin

III - PAINTINGS, DRAWINGS, GRAPHICS, & PHOTOGRAPHY
Classification AwardHarvey, Sheldon no entry # painting "trickster ways with dragon fly"
Division A - Paintings, Studio Style (2-Dimensional)
Division IIIA. AwardKing, John I. #1036
1st Place (Last, First Name)2nd Place (Last, First Name)Honorable Mention
IIIA: Category 1801-Pueblo Artists (includes Hopi)Tapia, ThomasMontoya, Paul
IIIA: Category 1802-Navajo & Apache ArtistsKing, John I.King, John Il
IIIA: Category 1803-Artists from Other TribesMcKnight, Sheridan Howard, Daniel

Division B - Paintings Realistic Style, 3-dimensional
Division IIIB. AwardWesley, Micah
1st Place (Last, First Name)2nd Place (Last, First Name)Honorable Mention
IIIB: Category 1901 - OilsMurphy, William Toddy, Marvin
IIIB: Category 1902 - AcrylicsBegay, Shonto Lester, Gwen Coleman
IIIB: Category 1903 -Mixed mediaWesley, Micah Kemp, Randy
IIIB: Category 1904 - Transparent watercolorToddy, MarvinMcCullough, Michael
IIIB: Category 1905 - Opaque water-base paintHoward, Norma
IIIB: Category 1906 -Pastelsnone awarded Sevier, Jackie
IIIB: Category 1907-Miniatures (Greatest Unframed Dimension Should Not Exceed 8 Inches)Little Thunder, Merlin Harjo, Benjamin

Division C - Paintings, Abstract or Non-Objective
Division IIIC. AwardHarvey, Sheldon
1st Place (Last, First Name)2nd Place (Last, First Name)Honorable Mention
IIIC: Category 2001 - OilsHarvey, Sheldon
IIIC: Category 2002 - AcrylicsBurgess, Nocona Harjo, Benjamin
IIIC: Category 2003 - Mixed mediaMelero, Melissa Miles, Douglas
IIIC: Category 2007 - Miniatures (Greatest Unframed Dimension Should not Exceed 8 Inches)Nez, Virgil

Division D - Sandpaintings
Division IIID. Awardnone awarded
1st Place (Last, First Name)2nd Place (Last, First Name)Honorable Mention
IIID: Category 2102 - Traditional paintings in sand (includes scenes and abstract works) of any size. Katoney, Jeanette

Division E - Drawings
Division IIIE. AwardGuardipee, Terrance
1st Place (Last, First Name)2nd Place (Last, First Name)Honorable Mention
IIIE: Category 2201 - Studio StyleHaukaas, LindaCorcoran, Dolores Purdy
IIIE: Category 2202 - Realistic StyleHongumpkna, Lorne
IIIE: Category 2203 - Abstract or Non-objectiveGuardipee, Terrance Growing Thunder, Darryl

Division F - Graphics
Divison III F AwardCharette, Phillip
1st Place (Last, First Name)2nd Place (Last, First Name)Honorable Mention
IIIF: Category 2301 - Lithographs, woodcuts, and etchings includes other intaglio techniquesPaschall, Sallyann
IIIF: Category 2302 - Serigraph/SilkscreenKemp, Randy
IIIF: Category 2303 - Monoprints and MonotypesSloan, David Alexander Chee, Ronald
IIIF: Category 2305 Miscellaneous Charette, Phillip Flett, George

Division G - Photography
Divison IIIG. AwardLa Fountain, Eve Lauryn #1656
1st Place (Last, First Name)2nd Place (Last, First Name)Honorable Mention
IIIG: Category 2401 - Black and White or continuous tone; light exposed metallic prints DeJolie, Leroy NE# "monument valley"
IIIG: Category 2404 - Digital, computer generated, giclee, light jet, and iris media La Fountain, Eve Lauryn2 Second Places awarded per JTN La Fountain, Eve Lauryn NE# "ghost dance" AND Hunter, Carmen

IV - WOODEN PUEBLO FIGURATIVE CARVINGS & SCULPTURE
Classification Award
Division A - Traditional Carved Dolls, Including Old Style and Revival
Division AwardPolequaptewa, Teyron
1st Place (Last, First Name)2nd Place (Last, First Name)Honorable Mention
IVA: Category 2501-Hopi Carved Dolls, Traditional StylePolequaptewa, Teyron Brokeshoulder, Randy Brokeshoulder, Brent
IVA: Category 2502-Zuni Carved Dolls, Traditional StyleEriacho, Felino

Division B - Contemporary Carved Dolls and Sculpture
Division AwardNasafotie, Adrian
1st Place (Last, First Name)2nd Place (Last, First Name)Honorable Mention
IVB: Category 2601 - Pueblo Carved DollsHolmes Jr., Arthur Taho, Mark
IVB: Category 2602 -Pueblo Carved Dolls, including baseHonyumptewa, StetsonPhillips, Loren Dawahoya , Nuvadi
IVB: Category 2603-Pueblo Carved Sculptures, up to 24" Including BaseTenakhongva, Clark Nequatewa, Tyson Quotskuyva, Gerald
IVB: Category 2604-Pueblo Carved Sculptures, over 24" (including base)Nasafotie, Adrian Quotskuyva, Gerry

Division C - Miniatures and Other Pueblo Carved Dolls
Divison AwardAlbert, Robert
1st Place (Last, First Name)2nd Place (Last, First Name)Honorable Mention
IVC: Category 2701 - Miniatures 3" and Under Including BaseHonhongva, MarlinHonhongva, Marlin
IVC: Category 2702 - Other Pueblo Carved Dolls from the Tradition of the CarverAlbert, Robert Jensen, David

V - SCULPTURE
Classification AwardHarvey, Sheldon sculpture "twin dances with headdress"
Division A - Stone
Divison VA. AwardLaFountain, Saige
1st Place (Last, First Name)2nd Place (Last, First Name)Honorable Mention
VA: Category 2801 -Alabaster, up to 24" in greatest dimension.Joe, Cheryl Begay, Anthony
VA: Category 2803 -MarbleLa Fountain, Bruce Benally, Ryan
VA: Category 2804 -All other stone, up to 24" in greatest dimensionTonips, Gordon
VA: Category 2805 -All other stones over 24" in greatest dimension.La Fountain, Saige

Division B - Bronze and other Metals
Divison VB. AwardLaFountain, Saige
1st Place (Last, First Name)2nd Place (Last, First Name)Honorable Mention
VB: Category 2901 - Bronze, up to 36" in greatest dimension.Joe, OrelandCajero Jr., Joe Vigil, Felix
VB: Category 2902 - Bronze, over 36" in greatest dimensionVigil, Felix La Fountain, Saige
VB: Category 2903 - Other MetalsFischer, MarkLee, Tony

Division C - Other Media and Miniatures
Division AwardHarvey, Sheldon
1st Place (Last, First Name)2nd Place (Last, First Name)Honorable Mention
VC: Category 3001 - WoodChee Jr., DuwayneChee Sr., Duwayne Hart, Nathan
VC: Category 3002 - CeramicFields, AnitaWall, Kathleen
VC: Category 3003 - Other MediaMarcus, Robert "Spooner" Oliver, Marvin
VC: Category 3004 - Mixed Media (combination of 2 or more media)Harvey, Sheldon Goeman, Stonehorse and Goeman, Ronnileigh Abeita, Andy and Abeita, Roberta
VC: Category 3005 - Fetishes all traditional materials, not to exceed 12" in any direction including base, excluding ornamentationLaahty, Ron Tsalabutie, Jeffrey

VI - TEXTILES & BASKETRY
Classification Award
Division A - Traditional Weaving & Textiles
Division VIA AwardLaughing, Mona
1st Place (Last, First Name)2nd Place (Last, First Name)Honorable Mention
VIA: Category 3101 - Pueblo & Navajo Rugs, Blankets (vertical loom only) up to 42"Manygoats, FlorenceHenderson, Alberta
VIA: Category 3102 - Pueblo & Navajo Rugs, Blankets (vertical loom only) over 42"Laughing, Mona Manygoats, Florence
VIA: Category 3103 - Pueblo & Navajo Rugs & Blankets (vertical loom only), (Hand-Carded, Hand-spun, Natural Dyes Only)Cody, LolaTeasyataho, Elnora Henio, Florence
VIA: Category 3104 - Miniature Pueblo & Navajo Rugs & Blankets, not to exceed 10" in any dimension. Vertical loom, continuous warp only; cut warps and/or double warps are unacceptable in this categoryOrnelas, Michael
VIA:Category 3105 - Traditional Articles of AttireParker, Sally
VIA: Category 3106 - embroidered Traditional Articles of AttireSmith, Timothy NE# woman's white manta Gonzales, Isabel #1390

Division B - Non-traditional weaving, textiles, and miscellaneous items
Divison VIB. AwardTimmerman, Eliasica
1st Place (Last, First Name)2nd Place (Last, First Name)Honorable Mention
VIB: Category 3201 - Rugs, blankets, ponchos,etc. (horizontal or vertical looms)Begay, D.Y.
VIB: Category 3202 - Miscellaneous, horizontal or vertical loomsTimmerman, Eliasica Eriacho, Jessica

Division C - Baskets
Divison VIC> AwardEmarthle-Douglas, Carol
1st Place (Last, First Name)2nd Place (Last, First Name)Honorable Mention
VIC: Category 3301 - Plaited, WickerGoeman, RonnileighRyan, Loa Herry, Carlos
VIC: Category 3302 - TwinedRyan, Loa
VIC: Category 3303 - CoiledSaufkie, Griselda Black, Sally
VIC: Category 3304 - Miniature Douglas-Willard, DianeEmarthle-Douglas, Carol
VIC: Category 3305 - Miscellaneous Emarthle-Douglas, CarolGoeman, Ronnileigh and Goeman, StonehorseTimmerman, Eliasica

VII - DIVERSE ARTS
Classification AwardOkuma, Jamie
Division A - Stone, Wood, Bone, & Organic Materials
Divison VIIA. AwardHemlock, Donald
1st Place (Last, First Name)2nd Place (Last, First Name)Honorable Mention
VIIA: Category 3401 -PipesDowdy, Argus Dowdy, Argus
VIIA: Category 3402 - Drums, with or without standsRising Sun, Sean
VIIA: Category 3403 - Other musical instruments (flutes, rattles, etc)None awarded- no entries None awarded - no entries
VIIA: Category 3404 - Carved Wooden Figures (other than Wooden Pueblo Carvings & Sculptures)Moya, Daniel
VIIA: Category 3405 -MiscellaneousHemlock, DonaldHeason, Robert

Division B - Fabric and Hide Attire
Divison VIIB. AwardWheeler, Margaret
1st Place (Last, First Name)2nd Place (Last, First Name)Honorable Mention
VIIB: Category 3501 - Traditional Sewn Fabric ClothingJennings, Vanessa PaukeigopeBlack Horse, Catherine
VIIB: Category 3502 - Contemporary Sewn Fabric ClothingWheeler, Margaret Singer, Penny

Division C - Miscellaneous - All Media
Divison VIIC. AwardOkuma, Jamie
1st Place (Last, First Name)2nd Place (Last, First Name)Honorable Mention
VIIC: Category 3601 - Miscellaneous, Traditional (No Beadwork or Attire)Good Strike, Chandler Box, Debra
VIIC: Category 3602 - Miscellaneous, Non-Traditional (No Beadwork or Attire)Worcester, Daniel
VIIC: Category 3603 - MiniaturesWorcester, Daniel
VIIC: Category 3604 - Transitional Cultural ObjectsOkuma, Jamie Scott, Patrick Wanesia
VIIC: Category 3605 - Miscellaneous FabricsHemlock, CarlaHemlock, Carla
VIIC. Category 3606 Miscellaneous Pourier, Kevin

VIII - BEADWORK & QUILLWORK
Classification AwardGrowing Thunder, Juanita and Growing Thunder Jessica #1689
Division A - Articles of Attire
DIVISION VIIIA. AWARDGrowing Thunder, Jessica
1st Place (Last, First Name)2nd Place (Last, First Name)Honorable Mention
VIIIA: Category 3701 - Clothing, all -including moccasins Moruan, Beverly Ingram, Jerry
VIIIA: Category 3702 - Accessories, bags only Growing Thunder, JessicaGrowing Thunder, Ramey Two different HM awards Okuma, Sandra and Harjo, Cody
VIIIA: Cateogry 3703 - Accessories - non bags, including co-coordinated setsAnderson, TeyaWade, Jonathan Grant

Division B - DollsGrowing Thunder, Juanita and Growing Thunder, Jessica
1st Place (Last, First Name)2nd Place (Last, First Name)Honorable Mention
VIIIB: Category 3801 -Plains Style Dolls/Figures/Soft SculpturesGrowing Thunder, Juanita and Growing Thunder, Jessica Holy Bear, Charlene
VIIIB: Category 3802 - Southwestern Style Dolls/Figures/Soft SculpturesQuetawski, Alesia and Quetawski, Fauton

Division C - Other Items, No AttireHaukaas, Thomas
1st Place (Last, First Name)2nd Place (Last, First Name)Honorable Mention
VIIIB: Category 3901 - Non-Traditional beadwork and/or quillwork. Any form, all sizes Her Many Horses, Emil Hill, Rosemary Bahise-Moore, Freida
VIIIB: Category 3902 - Miscellaneous large traditional objects Haukaas, Thomas Growing Thunder, Joyce
VIIIB: Category 3903 - Miscellaneous small traditional objects including miniatures, those under 3" at their largest dimension Aitson, Richard Maybee, Dallin

IX - YOUTH (17 YEARS AND UNDER)
Classification AwardLee,Trent
Division A - Ages 12 and Under
Division AwardLugo, Joseph
1st Place (Last, First Name)2nd Place (Last, First Name)3rd Place (Last, First Name)Honorable Mention
IXA: Category 4001-Jewelry (metal, with or without stones)Joe, Derrick Begay, Nathan Joe, MarcellaJoe, Derrick
IXA: Category 4002-Jewelry (All Stone, Shell or Other)Abeyta, Sabrina Calabaza, Valerie J. Calabaza, Valerie J.
IXA: Category 4003-Pottery-miniaturesGarcia, Kyle Suazo, Povi Tohtsoni-Prudencio, Sefriano Gonzales, Delilia
IXA: Category 4004-Pottery-figures-animalEbelacker, NickolasWalton, Isaiah Suazo, Povi Aguino, Maia
IXA: Category 4005-Pottery figures, all otherOrtiz, Jailee H.Baca, Kaydyn Moquino, Ty
IXA: Category 4006-Pottery burnished black or red, painted, carved, sgraffito, or undecoratedLugo, Joseph Vigil, Emanuel Garcia, KyleGarcia, Brooklyn
IXA: Category 4007 - Pottery, non-burnished (matte), painted or undecoratedPacheco, Shavelle K. Baca, Kaydyn Pacheco, Iesha Coriz, Dylan
IXA: Category 4008-PaintingsHadiibah, John Edd, Santana Myleka, John Maktima, Joseph
IXA: Category 4009-Drawings, original prints, sandpaintings and otherTeasyatwho, Checotah Shorty, JasperBread, Jade Haukaas, Alexis
IXA: Category 4010 - SculptureHadiibah, JohnEriacho, Kelvin
IXA: Category 4012 - MiscellaneousBread, JadeHuma, Cheston Scott, Nakona Tohtsoni-Prudencio, Yolanda

Division B - Ages 13-17
Divison AwardLee, Trent
1st Place (Last, First Name)2nd Place (Last, First Name)3rd Place (Last, First Name)Honorable Mention
IXB: Category 4101-Jewelry (metal, without stones)Trevor, JoeCuster, Chenoa Hendren, Cody
IXB: Category 4102-Jewelry (metal, with stones)Lee, TrentBenally, Ernest Garcia, DavidLee, Kyle #1618
IXB: Category 4103-Jewelry (all stone, shell or other)Rosetta, Ray E. Abeyta, Leonard Huma, Briar Abeyta, Cornell
IXB: Category 4104-Pottery-miniaturesBaca, NeyaFragua, Ashley Gonzales, Jasmine Tafoya, Daniel
IXB: Category 4105-Pottery Figures-All FormsAquino, KayleenTafoya, ChelseaOrtiz, Dominick
IXB: Category 4106-Pottery, Burnished Black or Red, Painted, Carved, Sgraffito, or UndecoratedNaranjo, Paulina C.Youngblood-Lugo, SergioGarci, Chris Tafoya, Josetta
IXB: Category 4107-Pottery, Non-burnished (matte), either painted or undecoratedNaja, Amber Rain
IXB: Category 4108- PaintingsTanyan, Michael Anthony Tanyan, CarriCoyote, FaithShorty, Santana
IXB: Category 4109-Drawings, original prints, sandpaintings and otherTsoodle-Nelson, Malachi Shorty, SantanaWall, Julia Bread, Paris
IXB: Category 4110 - SculptureWeahkee, Danielle Grandbois, Shayna John, ElijahGrandbois, Shayna
IXB: Category 4111 - Textiles (Embroidered or Woven)Begaye, LeannaBegaye, Leanna Begaye, Brittany
IXB: Category 4112 - MiscellaneousBrown, Jamie Bread, Paris Custer, Chenoa
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