Our Awards Since entering competitions in 2006, some awards are listed below. Please see our Awards photo gallery <(Gallery #6)> for examples of award winning entries. Please note, ribbon awards are based on a point system by the taxidermist association. First place (blue) ribbons obtain point values between 91-100, second place (red) ribbons obtain point values between 81-90, and third place (yellow) ribbons obtain point values between 70-80. Ribbons are not only awarded to excellent specimens, they are also awarded to exceptional habitat entries. 2006 WASCO Award 2007 Sportmas Choice Award 2007 Best Warm Water Fish Species Award 2008 Best All Around Taxidermist 2008 Most Distinguished Taxidermist 2008 Best of Category (Black Bear Rugs) 2008 Best of Category (Cold Water Fish) 8 First Place Ribbons 10 Second Place Ribbons