2008 WINNERS

[Ohio Taxidermists Association]

2008 OHIO TAXIDERMY CHAMPIONSHIPS AWARD WINNERS

2008 OHIO STATE CHAMPIONS

Fish: Terry Weick, Brown Trout
Lifesize Mammal: Paul Czarnecki, Fisher
Reptile: Steve Burgei, Rattlesnake
W.T. Deer: Neil Fowler
Bird: Brian Banbury, Ruddy Duck
Gamehead: Paul Czarnecki, Blesbok

Breakthrough Award: Terry Weick, Brown
Trout
Best Amateur Award: Bob Peters , WT deer
Best Hand Wrapped Mammal Body: Leslie Simms, Rabbit
Dan Rinehart Award:" * " Harris, Lifesize elk & Mt. Lion
Research Mannikins Award: Bob Peters, WT Deer Art Ledger Award for Best Pheasant mount: Mike Garn
Star Fish Award: Bill Johnson, Rainbow Trout
Best Freeze Dried Entry: Art Ledger, Snapping Turtle
Polytranspar Award: Terry Weick, Brown Trout
Hilton Eppley Award: Bob Peters, WT Deer
Presidents Challenge for Best Fish: Paul Czarnecki, Brown Trout
Best Habitat, Professional Division: Jeff Collins
Best Habitat, Masters: Dane Beisel
Van Dyke Award: Neil Fowler , WT Deer Pedistal
McKenzie Taxidermists Choice Award:
Whitetail: Neil Fowler
Bird: Brian Banbury, Ruddy Duck
Fish: Paul Czarnecki, Brown Trout
Lifesize Mammal: Dennis "*" Harris, Elk
OTA Peoples Choice Award:
Lifesize: “*” Elk
Fish: Paul Czarnecki, Brown Trout
Reptile: Steve Burgei, Rattlesnake
Gamehead: Neil Fowler, WT Deer
Bird: Brian Banberry, Ruddy Duck

Best Professional Lifesize Mammal: Henry Pfieffer, Mt. Lion
Best Professional Fish: Bill Willis, Brown Trout
Best Professional Bird: Josh Miller
Best Professional WT Deer: Doug Montgomery

WASCO Award: Brad Henricks, Wild Turkey McKenzie Distinguished Service Award: Fred Burhts