2023 Results
17th Alaska’s Midnight Sun Great Pumpkin Weigh-Off
| PRIZE | WEIGHT | NAME | HOMETOWN |
| 1ST PLACE | 2023.5 lbs | Dale Marshall | Anchorage, AK |
| 2ND PLACE | 620.5 lbs | Keith Malone | Palmer, AK |
| 3RD PLACE | 283 lbs | Theresa Phillips | Palmer, AK |
| Exhibition Only | 1978.5 lbs | Dale Marshall | Anchorage, AK |
27th Annual Giant Cabbage Weigh-Off – 2023
| PRIZE | WEIGHT | NAME | HOMETOWN |
| 1ST PLACE | 113 lbs | Scott A Robb | Palmer, AK |
| 2ND PLACE | 71.55 lbs | Carol Kenley | Palmer, AK |
| 3RD PLACE | 69 lbs | Brian Shunskis | Salcha, AK |
Appetizer Contest Results – 2023
Sponsored by Everett’s and the Mat-Su Resort
| PLACE | NAME | HOMETOWN | RECIPE ENTRY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Place | Caitlin Alexander | Wasilla, AK | Birch Balsamic Tomato Bacon Jam w/Goat Cheese & Crackers |
| 2nd Place | Lynsey Slavonic | Anchorage, AK | Bello Taco Salad Cups |
| 3rd Place | Carol Bush | Wasilla, AK | Smoked Salmon Dip |
Art Division Division Champions – 2023
| DIVISION | CHAMPION NAME | HOMETOWN | ENTRY |
| Division 1: Open | Richard Rearick | Eagle River, AK | “Snow Birds” |
| Division 1 – A: Junior 8 & Under | Ryan Clark | Eagle River, AK | Puffin Charcoal |
| Division 1 – B: Junior 9 – 12 | Alivia Smith | Palmer, AK | Elephant Baby |
| Division 1 – C: Junior 13-17 | Eva Mwamba | Wasilla, AK | Dark Schnauzer |
| Division 1 – P: Professional | JoJean Beller | Wasilla, AK | “Lynx” Acrylic |
Art Special Awards – 2023
| SPECIAL AWARD | WINNER | HOMETOWN | ENTRY |
| BEST OF SHOW The Gallery | Kayley Smith | Palmer, AK | “Rhododendron” |
| SUPERINTENDENT’S AWARD Valley Fine Arts Association | Eva Mwamba | Wasilla, AK | Pastel Dog |
| Alaska Watercolor Society Class 10 – Professional Champion | Mary Harris | Wasilla, AK | Old Men Out Front |
| Big Foot Gallery Best of Juniors | Alivia Smith | Palmer, AK | Elephant Baby |
| JUDGE’S CHOICE | Megan Cate | Anchorage, AK | “Poppies Ruby Red” |
| PEOPLE’S CHOICE | Jo Jean Beller | Wasilla, AK | Fox |
As American As Apple Pie Contest Results – 2023
SPONSORED BY: Family and Community Education & Cooperative Extension Service UAF
| PLACE | NAME | HOMETOWN | ENTRY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Place | Sharon Gladziszewski | Palmer, AK | Caramel Apple Pie |
| 2nd Place | Ellie McKenna-Wichman | Anchorage, AK | Ellies Classic Organic Apple Pie |
| 3rd Place | Claire Cascio | Anchorage, AK | Shredded Apple Carmel Pie |
Baked Goods Division Champions (2nd Entry) – 2023
| DIVISION | NAME | HOMETOWN | ENTRY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Division 1: Yeast Bread (Open) | Erika Ellers | Eagle River, AK | Garlic Cheese Bread |
| Division 1: Yeast Bread (Junior 8 & under) | Reagan Adams | Palmer, AK | Cheese Jalapeno Bread |
| Division 1: Yeast Bread (Junior 9 – 12) | Scarlett Collino | Wasilla, AK | Star Bread |
| Division 1: Yeast Bread (Junior 13 – 17) | Gabriella Pepper | Palmer, AK | Dill Cream Cheese Onion Bread |
| Division 2: Quick Bread (Open) | Angelika Harder | Eagle River, AK | Stuffed Flaky Pastry |
| Division 2: Quick Bread (Junior 8 & under) | Weston Conn | Wasilla, AK | Snickerdoodle Bread |
| Division 2: Quick Bread (Junior 9 – 12) | Declan Adams | Palmer, AK | Cranberry, Raspberry Muffins |
| Division 2: Quick Bread (Junior 13 – 17) | Lydia Wilcox | Anchorage, AK | Garlic Cheese Bread |
| Division 3: Cake ( Open) | Allison Murrel | Anchorage, AK | Tiramisu Cake |
| Division 3: Cake (Junior 8 & under) | Sadie Durham | Wasilla, AK | Mimio Chocolate Cake |
| Division 3: Cake (Junior 9 – 12) | No Winner | ||
| Division 3: Cake (Junior 13 – 17) | No Winner | ||
| Division 4: Pie (Open) | Angelika Harder | Eagle River, AK | Linzer Style Rhubarb Pie |
| Division 4: Pie (Junior 8 & under) | No Winner | ||
| Division 4: Pie (Junior 9 – 12) | No Winner | ||
| Division 4: Pie (Junior 13 – 17) | No Winner | ||
| Division 5: Cookies (Open) | Rebecca Newcomb | Wasilla, AK | Samoa Cookies |
| Division 5: Cookies (Junior 8 & under) | Olivia Adams | Wasilla, AK | Snickerdoodles |
| Division 5: Cookies (Junior 9 – 12) | Declan Adams | Palmer, AK | Peanut Butter |
| Division 5: Cookies (Junior 13 – 17) | Jack Parker | Palmer, AK | Butterscotch Oatmeal |
| Division 6: Candy (Open) | Crystal Shoup | Wasilla, AK | Orange Fudge |
| Division 6: Candy (Junior 8 and under) | Indiago Shoup | Wasilla, AK | Orange Cream |
| Division 6: Candy (Junior 9 – 12) | No Winner | ||
| Division 6: Candy (Junior 13 – 17) | Natalie Holland | Wasilla, AK | Peanut Butter Fudge |
| Division 7: Specialty Cake (Open) | Eileen Leslie | Palmer, AK | Dark Blue and White 4 Tier Wedding Cake |
| Division 7: Specialty Cake (Junior 8 and under) | No Winner | ||
| Division 7: Specialty Cake (Junior 9 – 12) | No Winner | ||
| Division 7: Specialty Cake (Junior 12 – 17) | No Winner |
Baked Goods Special Awards (2nd Entry) – 2023
| SPECIAL AWARD | NAME | HOMETOWN | ENTRY |
|---|---|---|---|
| BUSHES BUNCHES STAND – ALASKA RHUBARB COMPANY Special Award – 1st Place Rhubarb Pie (Div 4, Class 11) | Angelika Harder | Eagle River, AK | Linzer Style Rhubarb Pie |
Cake Contest Results – 2023
SPONSORED BY: North Star Bakery
| PLACE | NAME | HOMETOWN | RECIPE ENTRY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Place | Rachael White | Anchorage, AK | Rachael’s Gluten-Free Chocolate Cake w/ Raspberry Sauce |
| 2nd Place | Randie Mead | Anchorage, AK | “Beyond the Mountains” |
| 3rd Place | Janna Wilcox | Anchorage, AK | Alaska All Year Recipe |
Canning Division Champions – 2023
| DIVISION | NAME | HOMETOWN | ENTRY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Division 1: Junior, 12 & Under | Luke Gilmour | Wasilla, AK | Blueberry, Lemon, Basil Jam |
| Division 2: Junior 13 thru 17 years | No Winer | ||
| Division 3: Jelly | Alan Lorimer | Anchorage, AK | Merlot Blackberry Wine Jelly |
| Division 4: Conserves, Fruit Butter, Preserves | Judy Hunter | Wasilla, AK | Wicked Monkey Butter |
| Division 5: Jam | Stacey DePriest | Palmer, AK | Golden Raspberry Chardonnay Jam |
| Division 6: Juice | Rebecca Kopp | Eagle River, AK | Spruce Tip Juice |
| Division 7: Syrup, Sauce & Blossom Honey | Yvonne Thompson | Wasilla, AK | Wild Rose Petal Syrup |
| Division 8: Sauce | Kathy Kysar | Sutton, AK | Rhubarb BB Sauce |
| Division 9: Chutney, Relish & Salsa | Becky Oviatt | Palmer, AK | Yellow Zucchini Relish |
| Division 10: Oil & Vinegar | Tiffawna Witt | Wasilla, AK | Red Raspberry Crowberry Red Wine Vinegar w/freeze dried fruit |
| Division 11: Pickles | Nathan Bowder | Wasilla, AK | Desert Cowboy Candy |
| Division 12: Vegetables | Nancy Eberle | Anchorage, AK | Roasted Roma Lemon Juice |
| Division 13: Fruit | Sanci Raynor | Wasilla, AK | Peaches |
| Division 14: Dried Food | Triffawna Witt | Wasilla, AK | Chicken Noodle Soup (Freeze Dried) |
| Division 15: Meat | No Winner | ||
| Division 16: Seafood | Zachary James | Valdez, AK | Red Smoked Salmon |
Canning Special Awards – 2023
| SPECIAL AWARD | NAME | HOMETOWN | ENTRY |
|---|---|---|---|
| BEST OF SHOW | Amy Poplawski | Sutton, AK | Rhubarb Candy |
| SUPERINTENDENT’S AWARD | Cherie Curtis | Palmer, AK | Canned Salmon |
| JUDGE’S CHOICE | Pamela Lawson | Anchorage, AK | Rose Petal Jelly |
| BUSHES BUNCHES STAND – ALASKA RHUBARB COMPANY Special Award Winner – Rhubarb Jelly Champion | Judy Hunter | Wasilla, AK | Rhubarb Vanilla Jelly |
| BUSHES BUNCHES STAND – ALASKA RHUBARB COMPANY Special Award Winner – Rhubarb Jam Champion | Sandi Raynor | Wasilla, AK | Rhubarb Jam |
| HOUSE OF BREAD WASILLA Special Award Winner – Jelly Division Champion | Alan Lorimer | Anchorage, AK | Merlot Blackberry Wine Jelly |
| HOUSE OF BREAD WASILLA Special Award Winner – Jam Division Champion | Stacey De Priest | Anchorage, AK | Golden Raspberry Chardonnay Jam |
Cheesecake Contest Results – 2023
Sponsored by: NonEssentials
| PLACE | NAME | HOMETOWN | RECIPE ENTRY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Place | Joan Rosado Rios | Anchorage, AK | New York-Style Cheesecake with Beet Strawberry Sauce |
| 2nd Place | Sally Coburn | Chugiak, AK | Lemon Berry Cheesecake |
| 3rd Place | Jane Holmes | Wasilla, AK | White Chocolate (Alaskan) Raspberry Cheesecake |
Clay Arts Division Champions – 2023
| DIVISION | NAME | HOMETOWN | ENTRY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Division 1: Ceramics (Slip Poured Artwork) Open | Lashondra Wilson-Tanner | Anchorage, AK | Paint Pig Cup |
| Division 1: Ceramics (Slip Poured Artwork) Junior 5 & Under | No Winner | ||
| Division 1: Ceramics (Slip Poured Artwork) Junior 6 – 12 | Rainbow Schwan | Chugiak, AK | Porcelain Box w/Handmade Flowers |
| Division 1: Ceramics (Slip Poured Artwork) Junior 13 – 17 | Luke Owens | Anchorage, AK | Growling Bear |
| Division 1: Ceramics (Slip Poured Artwork) Professional | Stephanie Taylor | Chugiak, AK | Lidded Box with Hand Built Poppies, China Painted |
| Division 2: Surface Design (Wheel Thrown/Hand Built) Open | No Winner | ||
| Division 2: Surface Design (Wheel Thrown/Hand Built) Junior 5 & under | No Winner | ||
| Division 2: Surface Design (Wheel Thrown/Hand Built) Junior 6 – 12 | No Winner | ||
| Division 2: Surface Design (Wheel Thrown/Hand Built) Junior 13 – 17 | Xaden Kaiser | Chugiak, AK | Mushroom Reef |
| Division 2: Surface Design (Wheel Thrown/Hand Built) Professional | Lejonique Trim | Anchorage, AK | Copper Rimmed Pierce Bowl |
| Division 3: Sculpture (Wheel Thrown/Hand Built) Open | No Winner | ||
| Division 3: Sculpture (Wheel Thrown/Hand Built) Junior 5 & Under | Rainbow Schwan | Chugiak, AK | Sea Shell Crown |
| Division 3: Sculpture – Wheel Thrown/ Hand Built Junior 6 – 12 | No Winner | ||
| Division 3: Sculpture – Wheel Thrown/ Hand Built Junior 13 – 17 | No Winner | ||
| Division 3: Sculpture (Wheel Thrown/Hand Built) Professional | Linda Vojtech | Talkeetna, AK | Illuminary Handbuilt Stoneware |
| Division 4: Functional – Wheel Thrown / Hand Built Open | Heejeong Forbes | Anchorage, AK | Mug |
| Division 4: Functional (Wheel Thrown/Hand Built) Junior 5 & Under | Wade Boser | Anchorage, AK | Planter |
| Division 4: Functional – Wheel Thrown / Hand Built Junior 6 – 12 | No Winner | ||
| Division 4: Functional – Wheel Thrown / Hand Built Junior 13 – 17 | No Winner | ||
| Division 4: Functional (Wheel Thrown/Hand Built) Professional | No Winner | ||
| Division 5: China Painting Open | Kaylynn Schwan | Chugiak, AK | Octopus on Vase |
| Division 5: China Painting Junior 5 & Under | No Winner | ||
| Division 5: China Painting Junior 6 – 12 | No Winner | ||
| Division 5: China Painting Junior 13 – 17 | Kellon Taylor | Chugiak, AK | Flower Plate |
| Division 5: China Painting Professional | Stephanie Taylor | Chugiak, AK | Mask |
| Division 6: Glazing (Wheel Thrown/Hand Built) | No Winner | ||
| Division 6: Glazing (Wheel Thrown/Hand Built) 5 & Under | No Winner | ||
| Division 6: Glazing (Wheel Thrown/Hand Built) Junior 6-12 | No Winner | ||
| Division 6: Glazing (Wheel Thrown/Hand Built) Junior 13 – 17 | No Winner | ||
| Division 6: Glazing Hand Built / Wheel Thrown Professional | Emily Gelino-Bequette | Wasilla, AK | Raku Vase |
Clay Arts Special Awards – 2023
| DIVISION | NAME | HOMETOWN | ENTRY |
|---|---|---|---|
| BEST OF SHOW | Stephanie Taylor | Chugiak, AK | Mask |
| SUPERINTENDENT’S AWARD | Luke Hay | Wasilla, AK | Maori inspired Figure |
| JUDGE’S CHOICE | Kellon Taylor | Chugiak, AK | Poppies and Pearls |
| Knik Knack Mud Shack Special Award | Wade Boser | Anchorage, AK | Planter |
| Knik Knack Mud Shack Special Award | Rainbow Schwam | Chugiak, AK | Porcelain Box w/Handmade Flowers |
| Anchorage Clay Arts Guild Special Award | Kellon Taylor | Chugiak, AK | Poppies and Pearls |
| Anchorage Clay Arts Guild Special Award | Stephanie Taylor | Chugiak, AK | Mask |
| Three Petal Pottery Special Award | Xaden Kaiser | Chugiak, AK | Mushroom Reef |
| Dat Pottery Spot Special Award | Luke Hay | Wasilla, AK | Maori inspired Figure |
| Dat Pottery Spot Special Award | Wyatt Ruby Conn | Wasilla, AK | Small Pink Bowl |
| Turnagain Ceramics Special Award | Kellon Taylor | Chugiak, AK | Poppies and Pearls |
| Turnagain Ceramics Special Award | Stephanie Taylor | Chugiak, AK | Mask |
| Sheila’s Ceramics Special Award | Lashondra Wilson-Tanner | Anchorage, AK | Hand Drawn Mug Painted Pig |
| Midnight Potter Special Award | Heejeong Forbes | Anchorage, AK | Mug |
| The Art Cafe Special Award | Stephanie Taylor | Chugiak, AK | Mask |
Craft Beverages Division Champions – 2023
| DIVISION | NAME | HOMETOWN | ENTRY DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|---|---|
| Division 1: Wine Making – Berry & Fruit Wine | Joe Lisenby | Wasilla, AK | Chocolate Raspberry Port |
| Division 2: Wine Making – Grape Wine | Mark Girmscheid | Palmer, AK | Sweet White Wine |
| Division 3: Miscellaneous Wines | Charles McCrane | Kaslioff, AK | Sparkling Fireweed Wine |
| Division 4: Cordials | Samantha Jones | Anchorage, AK | Backyard Raspberry Cordial |
| Division 5: Flavored Spirits and Liqueurs Open | Cathy Walter | Big Lake, AK | Root Beer Cram Liqueur |
| Division 5: Flavored Spirits and Liqueurs Professional | 49th State | Smokeshine | |
| Division 6: Miscellaneous Spirits (Open) | Jonathan Foster | Anchorage, AK | Celery Soda |
| Division 6: Miscellaneous Spirits (Professional) | Matanusak Brewing | Anchorage, AK | Orange Whip |
| Division 7: Ales (Open) | Jason Mouritsen | Wasilla, AK | Belgium Pale |
| Division 7: Ales (Professional) | Matanuska Brewing | Anchorage, AK | Blueberry Ale |
| Division 8: Meads and Ciders (Open) | Mark Girmscheid | Palmer, AK | Mead |
| Division 8: Meads and Ciders (Professional) | Hive Mind | Anchorage, AK | Dry Mead |
| Division 9: Non-Alcoholic Beverages (Open) | Renee Kusner Isalarchik | Anchorage, AK | Lilac Ginger Soda |
| Division 9: Non-Alcoholic Beverages (Professional) | 49th State | Anchorage, AK | Frontier Root Beer |
| Division 12: Spirited Beverage Label Competition (Open) | Dawn Lesterson | Kasiloff, AK | |
| Division 12: Spirited Beverage Label Competition (Professional) | Michelle Cornelius | Wasilla, AK | Bottoms Up Brew |
Craft Beverages Special Awards – 2023
| AWARD | NAME | HOMETOWN | ENTRY |
|---|---|---|---|
| BEST OF SHOW | Cathy Walter | Big Lake, AK | Root Beer Cream Liqueur |
| SUPERINTENDENT’S AWARD | Samantha Jones | Anchorage, AK | Backyard Raspberry Cordial |
| JUDGE’S CHOICE | Joe Lisenby | Wasilla, AK | Chocolate Raspberry Port |
| AJ Memorial Award | Charles McCrane | Kasiloff, AK | Most Wine Entered |
| Jay Level Beer Award | Racy Pace | Anchorage, AK | Highest Beer Score |
Creative Arts & Crafts & Woodworking Division Champions – 2023
| DIVISION | NAME | HOMETOWN | ENTRY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Division 1: Paper & Papier Mache (Open) | Rebecca Stanifird | Wasilla, AK | 3 Paper Mache’ Lions “Keepers of the Kingdom” |
| Division 1: Paper & Papier Mache (Junior 12 & Under) | Monica Owens | Anchorage, AK | Snowy Mountains |
| Division 1: Paper & Papier Mache (Junior 13 – 17) | No Winner | ||
| Division 2: Bead Work (Open) | Kim Johnson | Anchorage, AK | Kaleidocycle made with delicas |
| Division 2: Bead Work (Junior 12 & Under) | Katherine Owens | Anchorage, AK | Beaded Butterfly (Black & Blue) |
| Division 2: Bead Work (Junior 13 – 17) | No Winner | ||
| Division 3 Dough Art, Clay (Open) | Dian Wares | Sutton, AK | Pink Fairy Mushroom in Gold Frame |
| Division 3 Dough Art, Clay (Junior 12 & Under) | Ryan Clark | Eagle River, AK | Yoda at home on Dagobah |
| Division 3 Dough Art, Clay (Junior 13 – 17) | Cascade Stone | Palmer, AK | Blue Dragon w/Red Fins |
| Division 4: Jewelry (Open) | Michaella Leisure | Wasilla, AK | “The Amulet” picture Jasper.. |
| Division 4: Jewelry (Junior 12 & Under) | Xeving Kaiser | Chugiak, AK | Paracord Survival Bracelet |
| Division 4: Jewelry (Junior 13 – 17) | Gabriella Pepper | Palmer, AK | Clay w/Gold Foil Earrings |
| Division 5: Themed Holidays & Celebrations (Open) | Sue Glenn | Wasilla, AK | Rhinestone Broach Wreath |
| Division 5: Themed Holidays & Celebrations (Junior 12 & under) | Luke Gilmour | Wasilla, AK | Santa Gnome Dog Walker |
| Division 5: Themed Holidays & Celebrations (Junior 13 – 17) | Ethan Clark | Eagle River, AK | Christmas Village |
| Division 6: Model (Open) | Richard Hudson | Palmer, AK | USS Alaska CB-1 |
| Division 6: Model (Junior 12 & under) | Aspen Ellemberger | Eagle River, AK | Indian Metal Roof Houses |
| Division 6: Model (Junior 13-17) | Brooks Ellemberger | Eagle River, AK | Globe Theater |
| Division 7: Alaskan Arts (Open) | Pat Blair | Petersburg, AK | X-tra Tuff Ride |
| Division 7: Alaskan Arts (Junior 12 & under) | No Winner | ||
| Division 7: Alaskan Arts (Junior 13 – 17) | No Winner | ||
| Division 8: Natural Items (Open) | Dusty Moody | Eagle River, AK | Leather Mask |
| Division 8: Natural Items (Junior 12 & under) | Sawyer Ott | Wasilla, AK | Fairy House |
| Division 8: Natural Items (Junior 13-17) | Nolan Merrill | Anchorage, AK | Fair Tree Sculpture |
| Division 9: Retro Art (Open) | Kara Kusche | Palmer, AK | Pillow – Floral |
| Division 9: Retro Art (Junior 12 & under) | Daniel Northrup | Palmer, AK | Collection of Viking Crafts |
| Division 9: Retro Art (Junior 13 – 17) | No Winner | ||
| Division 10: Glass (Open) | Daniel Woodson | Wasilla, AK | Swan Stained Glass |
| Division 10: Glass (Junior 12 & under) | Aaron Northrup | Palmer, AK | ATV Rider |
| Division 10: Glass (Junior 13 – 17) | No Winner | ||
| Division 11: Decorative Painting (Open) | Marti Bennett | Eagle River, AK | Brown Bear Fishing – Baked Enamel on Glass |
| Division 11: Decorative Painting (Junior 12 & Under) | Adam Rogers | Sutton, AK | Hand Print Art |
| Division 11: Decorative Painting (Junior 13 – 17) | Ethan Clark | Eagle River, AK | Star Wars Nesting Dolls |
| Division 12: Miniatures (Open) | Judy Raynor | Wasilla, AK | Minature Waxed Linen Baskets |
| Division 12: Miniatures (Junior 12 & Under) | Lily Donman | Palmer, AK | Woodland Archer |
| Division 12: Miniatures (Junior 13 – 17) | No Winner | ||
| Division 13: Hanging Items (Open) | Jennifer Matulaitis | Anchorage, AK | “Ocean’s Blessings” |
| Division 13: Hanging Items (Junior under 12) | Joshua Hobbs McEwen | Anchorage, AK | “My Dog Harley” |
| Division 13: Hanging Items (Junior 13-17) | Nolan Merrill | Anchorage, AK | Driftwood Homer Craft |
| Division 14: Recycled Items (Open) | Sandra McMillian | Wasilla, AK | Butterfly Dress & Birdcage Hat w/ Fly Away Shoes & Butterfly Net |
| Division 14: Recycled Items (Junior under 12) | No Winner | ||
| Division 14: Recycled Items (Junior 13-17) | No Winner | ||
| Division 15: Metal (Open) | Xander Kaiser | Chugiak, AK | K-Bar Style Knife w/Stacked Birch Bark Handle |
| Division 15: Metal (Junior under 12) | No Winner | ||
| Division 15: Metal (Junior 13-17) | Tirzah Kaiser | Palmer, AK | Camp Stove – Welded |
| Division 16: Embellished Arts (Open) | Crystal Dermer | Palmer, AK | Purple & Pink Frame w/Floral Accents |
| Division 16: Embellished Arts (Junior under 12) | Ryan Clark | Eagle River, AK | Fisherman Frame |
| Division 16: Embellished Arts (Junior 13 – 17) | No Winner | ||
| Division 17: Basket, Box & Toy (Open) | Barb Ervin | Wasilla, AK | Bodacious Basket (Flat Reed) |
| Division 17: Basket, Box & Toy | No Winner | ||
| Division 17: Basket, Box & Toy (Junior 13 – 17) | No Winner | ||
| Division 18: Plastic & Plaster (Open) | Dian Wares | Sutton, AK | Blue & Black Fairy on Blue Resin Pond |
| Division 18: Plastic & Plaster | No Winner | ||
| Division 18: Plastic & Plaster (Junior 13 – 17) | Joshua Clark | Palmer, AK | Perler Bead Christmas Scene |
| Division 19: Dolls (Open) | LaShondra Wilson-Tanner | Anchorage, AK | Vinyl Reborn Doll |
| Division 19: Dolls (Junior under 12) | No Winner | ||
| Division 19: Dolls (Junior 13 – 17) | No Winner | ||
| Division 20: Yard Art (Open) | Kelly Sands | Palmer, AK | Fairy Garden w/Water Falls & Bird Cage |
| Division 20: Yard Art (Junior 12 & Under) | Miah Bloomstrom | Wasilla, AK | Fairy House w/Lights |
| Division 20: Yard Art (Junior 13 – 17) | No Winner | ||
| Division 21: Fly Tying (Open) | R. Duane McHenry | Palmer, AK | Atlantic Salmon Fly |
| Division 21: Fly Tying | Logan Clark | Eagle River, AK | Supervisor Fly |
| Division 21: Fly Tying (Junior 13 – 17) | Mateo Cross | Palmer, AK | Black & Purple Articulated |
| Division 22: Fair Theme (Open) | Patricia Ryall | Big Lake, AK | Word Search – Beyond |
| Division 22: Fair Theme(Junior 12 & Under) | No Winner | ||
| Division 22: Fair Theme (Junior 13 – 17) | Nikolai Storrs | Eagle River, AK | “Flora’s Twilight” |
| Division 23: Woodworking (Open) | Victor Johns | Palmer, AK | Spirit of Mississippi |
| Division 23: Woodworking (Junior 12 & Under) | Logan Clark | Eagle River, AK | Cedar Birdfeeder, plywood base |
| Division 23: Woodworking (Junior 13-17) | Ethan Clark | Eagle River, AK | Cherry & Pine Scroll |
| Division 24: Woodturning (Open) | Drake Ward | Palmer, AK | Vase within Vase |
| Division 24: Woodturning (Junior 12 & Under) | No Winner | ||
| Division 24: Woodturning (Junior 13 – 17) | Izzy Pawlson | Wasilla, AK | Collection of Turned Pens |
| Division 25: Woodcarving (Open) | Donny Bel | Anchorage, AK | Bass on Basswood |
| Division 25: Woodcarving (Junior 12 & Under) | No Winner | ||
| Division 25: Woodcarving (Junior 13 – 17) | No Winner | ||
| Division 26: Scroll Work (Open) | Rhonda Hayhurst | Palmer, AK | Friends are Family plaque |
| Division 26: Scroll Work (Junior 12 & Under) | No Winner | ||
| Division 26: Scroll Work (Junior 13 – 17) | No Winner |
Forms
Creative Arts & Crafts & Woodworking Special Awards – 2023
| DIVISION | NAME | HOMETOWN | ENTRY |
|---|---|---|---|
| BEST OF SHOW | Dusty Moody | Eagle River, AK | Leather Mask |
| SUPERINTENDENT’S AWARD | Chris Remick | Palmer, AK | Ice Cream Bowl |
| JUDGE’S CHOICE | Lisa Rogers | Anchorage, AK | Felted Raven w/beaded necklace beak |
| GREATLAND WELDING & MACHINE Special Award – Outstanding Metal Entry | Ticzah Parker | Palmer, AK | Camp Stove |
| SUPERINTENDENT’S “FV/OLIVA J” AWARD Special Award – Best Nautical | Amber Jones | Anchorage, AK | Canned Fish |
| SUPERINTENDENT’S “Phyllis Walker” AWARD Special Award – Most winning entries in CA&C&W | Logan Clark | Eagle River, AK | Most Entries |
Crops Department – 2023 New State Records
| CROP | WEIGHT/LENGTH | NAME | HOMETOWN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Pepper | 17 1/4″ | Deb Blaylock | Palmer, AK |
| Leak, long | 28 1/2″ | Theresa Phillips | Palmer, AK |
| Rhubarb (stalk) | 2.18 lbs | Roger Francisco | Anchorage, AK |
| Horseradish (weight) | 5.58 lbs | Ezra Mielke | Wasilla, AK |
Crops Division Champions (1st Entry) – 2023
| DIVISION | NAME | HOMETOWN | ENTRY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Division 1: Herbs | Nancy Grant | Anchorage, AK | Music Garlic |
| Division 2: Collections | Cindy Walker | Anchorage, AK | Green House Grown Collection |
| Division 3: Wild Berries – Open | Garnett Morrow Jr | Anchorage, AK | Wild Berry Collection |
| Division 3: Wild Berries – Junior 6-17 years | Gracie Ori | Anchorage, AK | Crowberry |
| Division 4: Cultivated Berries – Open | Anna Sternhagen | Wasilla, AK | Black Currant |
| Division 4: Cultivated Berries – Junior 6 – 17 years | Gracie Ori | Anchorage, AK | Gooseberry, Red |
| Division 5: Wildlife Value & Poisonous Berries – Open | Garnett Morrow Jr | Anchorage, AK | Baneberry |
| Division 5: Wildlife Value & Poisonous Berries – Junior 6 – 17 years | No Winner | ||
| Division 6 : Poisonous & Edible Wild Mushrooms | William Hagar | Palmer, AK | Alaskan Scaber – Stalk Leccinum Alasknum |
| Division 7: Outdoor Grown Tree, Shrub & Vine Fruit | Ilona Farr | Anchorage, AK | Sweet Cherry Collection |
| Division 8: Greenhouse Grown or Potted Winter – Sheltered Fruit | No Winner | ||
| Division 9: Greenhouse Grown Vegetables | Debra Blaylock | Palmer, AK | Adam Gherkin Cucumber |
| Division 10: Largest Garden Crop, Herb, Grain, Vegetable | Scott Robb | Palmer, AK | Giant Cabbage (111.6 lbs) |
| Division 11: Outdoor Grown Vegetables – Junior 6 – 17 years | Adaya Welsh | Palmer, AK | Zucchini |
| Division 12: Outdoor Grown Vegetables – Open | Michelle Adeszko | Palmer, AK | Winter Squash “Gold Nuggett” |
| Division 13: Potatoes – Open | Wendel Lewis | Palmer, AK | Huckleberry Gold Potatoes |
| Division 13: Potatoes – Junior 6-17 years | No Winner | ||
| Division 13: Potatoes – Commercial | No Winner | ||
| Division 14: Garden Display – Adult | Carol Hepler | Wasilla, AK | Garden Display (Home Gardener) |
| Division 15: Garden Display – Junior | No Winner | ||
| Division 14: Garden Display – Group | Valley Garden Club | Wasilla, AK | Group Display |
| Division 16: Veg Heads – Junior | Hunter Sterling | Willow, AK | Steam Locomotive Veg Head |
| Division 16: Veg Heads – Open | Jennifer Sterling | Willow, AK | “Seahorse” Veg Head |
| Division 17: Largest Zucchini – Junior | No Winner | ||
| Division 18: Creative Crops Arrangement | Marya Morrow | Anchorage, AK | Creative Crop Arrangement |
| Division 19: Arts in Crops with Gourds | Mardie Robb | Palmer, AK | “Thor” Gourd Art Sculpture |
| Division 20: Garden Oddities | Theresa Phillips | Palmer, AK | “Sunflower Queen” Garden Oddities |
| Division 22: Potato Parade (Tie Winner) | Elisha Weaver | Palmer, AK | “Ducky” |
| Division 22: Potato Parade (Tie Winner) | Althea Gibson | Wasilla, AK | “Nina the Cat” |
Crops Division Champions (2nd Entry) – 2023
| DIVISION | NAME | HOMETOWN | ENTRY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Division 1: Herbs | Debra Blaylock | Palmer, AK | Garlic Collection |
| Division 2: Collections | Donna Dewhurst | Anchorage, AK | Outdoor Grown Collection |
| Division 3: Wild Berries – Open | Kolena Momberger | Anchorage, AK | Trailing Raspberry |
| Division 3: Wild Berries – Junior 6-17 years | Lydia Ori | Anchorage, AK | Crowberries |
| Division 4: Cultivated Berries – Open | Eileen Leslie | Palmer, AK | Cultivated Berry Collection |
| Division 4: Cultivated Berries – Junior 6 – 17 years | Lydia Ori | Anchorage, AK | Gooseberries, red |
| Division 5: Wildlife Value & Poisonous Berries – Open | Kolena Momberger | Anchorage, AK | Dogwood, Red Twig (blue) Non-Native |
| Division 5: Wildlife Value & Poisonous Berries – Junior 6 – 17 years | Matthew Fleischhacker | Chugiak, AK | Mountain Ash Berries |
| Division 6 : Poisonous & Edible Wild Mushrooms | William Hager | Palmer, AK | Pear-Shaped Puffball Apioperden pyriforme |
| Division 7: Outdoor Grown Tree, Shrub & Vine Fruit | Bert Gore | Palmer, AK | Best Apples |
| Division 8: Greenhouse Grown or Potted Winter – Sheltered Fruit | No Winner | ||
| Division 9: Greenhouse Grown Vegetables | Debra Blaylock | Palmer, AK | Tomato, red “Little Napoli” Fl |
| Division 10: Largest Garden Crop, Herb, Grain, Vegetable | Theresa Phillips | Palmer, AK | Green Squash |
| Division 11: Outdoor Grown Vegetables – Junior 6 – 17 years | Mukilteo Repnow | Palmer, AK | Cabbage, red |
| Division 12: Outdoor Grown Vegetables – Open | Christina Richardson | Palmer, AK | Siberian Kale |
| Division 13: Potatoes – Open | Wendel Lewis | Palmer, AK | Potato Collection |
| Division 13: Potatoes – Junior 6-17 years | No Winner | ||
| Division 13: Potatoes – Commercial | No Winner | ||
| Division 15: Garden Display – Adult | No Winner | ||
| Division 14: Garden Display – Group | Meadow Lakes Bloomers Garden Club | Wasilla, AK | Garden Display |
| Division 15: Garden Display – Junior | No Winner | ||
| Division 16: Veg Heads – Junior 6 – 12 years | Hunter Sterling | Willow, AK | “Sergeant Spifiles” Veg Head |
| Division 16: Veg Heads – Junior 13 – 17 years | No Winner | ||
| Division 16: Veg Heads – Open | Jennifer Sterling | Willow, AK | “Mr Farmer” Veg Head |
| Division 16: Veg Heads – Classroom | No Winner | ||
| Division 17: Largest Zucchini – Junior | Kenzie Minturn | Palmer, AK | Jr Large Zucchini |
| Division 18: Creative Crops Arrangement | Marya Morrow | Anchorage, AK | Creative Crop Arrangement |
| Division 19: Arts in Crops with Gourds | No Winner | ||
| Division 20: Garden Oddities | Amber Godin | Wasilla, AK | Heirloom Tomato “Disapproving Librarian” |
| Division 21: Alaska Midnight Sun Great Pumpkin Weigh-Off | Dale Marshall | Anchorage, AK | 2023.5 lbs Pumpkin |
| Division 22: Potato Parade | Logan Pelton | Wasilla, AK | “Pete the Cat” Potato Head |
Crops Special Awards (1st Entry) – 2023
| DIVISION | NAME | HOMETOWN | ENTRY |
|---|---|---|---|
| BEST OF SHOW | Ilona Farr | Anchorage, AK | Sweet Cherry Collection |
| SUPERINTENDENT’S AWARD | Carol Hepler | Wasilla, AK | Garden Display |
| JUDGE’S CHOICE Special Award from Newcomb & Carson Families – Sally Karabelnikof Award | Scott Robb | Palmer, AK | Giant Cabbage (111.6 lbs) |
| JACOBSON’S GREENHOUSE Special Award – Division 1 Champion | Nancy Grant | Anchorage, AK | Music Garlic |
| ANCHORAGE GARDEN CLUB Special Award – Division 2 Champion | Cindy Walker | Anchorage, AK | Greenhouse Grown Collection |
| VALLEY GARDEN CLUB Special Award – Division 3, Junior Outstanding Entry | Gracie Ori | Anchorage, AK | Crowberry |
| VALLEY GARDEN CLUB Special Award – Division 4, Junior Outstanding Entry | Gracie Ori | Anchorage, AK | Gooseberry, Red |
| VALLEY GARDEN CLUB Special Award – Division 5, Junior Outstanding Entry | No Winner | ||
| GARNET MORROW SR. MEMORIAL AWARD Special Award – Division 3, Class 1 – Blueberry Champion | Garnett Morrow Jr | Anchorage, AK | Tall Blueberry |
| GO PETROLEUM Special Award – Division 6 Champion | William Hager | Palmer, AK | Alaskan Scaber – Stalk Leccinum Alaskanum |
| ALASKA PIONEER FRUIT GROWERS ASSN Special Award – Division 7 | Ilona Farr | Anchorage, AK | Sweet Cherry Collection |
| GO PETROLEUM Special Award – Division 9 Champion | Debra Blaylock | Palmer, AK | Adam Gherkin Cucumber |
| Meadow Lakes Bloomers Garden Club Special Award – Division 10, Class 38, 1st Place Winner | Megan Hand | Anchorage, AK | Sunflower – whole plant 12′ 7 1/2″ |
| Meadow Lakes Bloomers Garden Club Special Award – Division 10, Class 38, 2nd Place Winner | Theresa Phillips | Palmer, AK | Sunflower – whole plant 9′ 1 1/4″ (2nd Tallest) |
| Meadow Lakes Bloomers Garden Club Special Award – Division 18 Champion | Marya Morrow | Anchorage, AK | Creative Crop Arrangement |
| Ken’s Garden Center Special Award – Division 11, Junior Champion | Adaya Welsh | Palmer, AK | Zucchini |
| ALASKA MASTER GARDENERS ANCHORAGE Special Award – Division 12 Champion | Michelle Adeszko | Palmer, AK | Winter Squash “Gold Nuggett” |
| BUSHES BUNCHES STAND – ALASKA RHUBARB CO. Special Award – Division 12, Class 60 Winner | Joan Kluwe | Anchorage, AK | Rhubarb Heirloom |
| ALASKA SEED GROWERS ASSN Special Award – Division 13 Champion | Wendel Lewis | Palmer, AK | Huckleberry Gold Potatoes |
| DEARBORN FARM Special Award – Division 13 Champion | Wendel Lewis | Palmer, AK | Huckleberry Gold Potatoes |
| ALASKA MILL, FEED & GARDEN CENTER Special Award – Division 14 Champion | Valley Garden Club | Wasilla, AK | Garden Display Group/Club |
| ALASKA MILL, FEED & GARDEN CENTER Special Award – Division 14, Class 2 Champion | Carol Hepler | Wasilla, AK | Garden Display (Home Gardener) |
| MAT SU MASTER GARDENERS Special Award – Division 16, Class 1 Winner | Hunter Sterling | Willow, AK | Steam Locomotive Veg Head (9 yr old) |
| MAT SU MASTER GARDENERS Special Award – Division 16, Class 3 Winner | Jennifer Sterling | Willow, AK | Seahorse Veg Head (Adult) |
| WILDFLOWER GARDEN CLUB Special Award – Division 17, Class 1 Winner | No Winner | ||
| JACOBSON’S GREENHOUSE Special Award – Division 20 Champion | Theresa Phillips | Palmer, AK | “Sunflower Queen” |
| GO PETROLEUM Special Award – Division 22 Champion (Tied) | Elisha Weaver | Palmer, AK | Potato Parade “Ducky” |
| GO PETROLEUM Special Award – Division 22 Champion (Tied) | Althea Gibson | Wasilla, AK | Potato Parade “Nina the Cat” |
Crops Special Awards (2nd Entry) – 2023
| DIVISION | NAME | HOMETOWN | ENTRY |
|---|---|---|---|
| BEST OF SHOW | Debra Blaylock | Palmer, AK | Garlic Collection |
| SUPERINTENDENT’S AWARD | Debra Blaylock | Palmer, AK | Parsley, Menvette |
| JUDGE’S CHOICE Special Award from Newcomb & Carson Families – Sally Karabelnikof Award | Donna Dewhurst | Anchorage, AK | Creative Crops Arrangement |
| JACOBSON’S GREENHOUSE Special Award – Division 1 Champion | Debra Blaylock | Palmerm AK | Garlic Collection |
| ANCHORAGE GARDEN CLUB Special Award – Division 2 Champion | Donna Dewhurst | Anchorage, AK | Outdoor Grown Collection |
| VALLEY GARDEN CLUB Special Award – Division 3, Junior Outstanding Entry | Lydia Ori | Anchorage, AK | Crowberries |
| VALLEY GARDEN CLUB Special Award – Division 4, Junior Outstanding Entry | Lydia Ori | Anchorage, AK | Gooseberries, red |
| VALLEY GARDEN CLUB Special Award – Division 5, Junior Outstanding Entry | Matthew Fleischhacker | Chugiak, AK | Mountain Ash Berries |
| GARNET MORROW SR. MEMORIAL AWARD Special Award – Division 3, Class 1 – Blueberry Champion | Garnet Morrow Jr | Anchorage, AK | Blueberry (Tall) |
| ALASKA PIONEER FRUIT GROWERS ASSN Special Award – Division 7 | Bert Gore | Palmer, AK | Best Apples |
| ALASKA PIONEER FRUIT GROWERS ASSN Special Award | Ken Blaylock | Palmer, AK | Cherry, Romeo |
| GO PETROLEUM Special Award – Division 6 Champion | William Hager | Palmer, AK | Pear-Shapped Puffball Apioperden pyriforme |
| GO PETROLEUM Special Award – Division 9 Champion | Debra Blaylock | Palmer, AK | Tomato, red Little Napoli Fl |
| GO PETROLEUM Special Award – Division 22 Champion | Logan Pelton | Wasilla, AK | “Pete the Cat” Potato Head |
| Meadow Lakes Bloomers Garden Club Special Award – Division 10, Class 38, 1st Place Winner | Jennifer Sterling | Willow, AK | Tallest Sunflower 10′ 6 15/16″ |
| Meadow Lakes Bloomers Garden Club Special Award – Division 10, Class 38, 2nd Place Winner | Beth Northrup | Palmer, AK | Tallest Sunflower 10′ 2 1/4″ |
| Meadow Lakes Bloomers Garden Club Special Award – Division 10, Class 38, 3rd Place Winner | Shannon O’Laughlin | Palmer, AK | Tallest Sunflower |
| Meadow Lakes Bloomers Garden Club Special Award – Division 18 Champion | Marya Morrow | Anchorage, AK | Creative Crops Arrangement |
| Ken’s Garden Center Special Award – Division 11, Junior Champion | Mukilteo Repnow | Palmer, AK | Cabbage, red |
| ALASKA MASTER GARDENERS ANCHORAGE Special Award – Division 12 Champion | Christina Richardson | Palmer, AK | Siberian Kale |
| BUSHES BUNCHES STAND – ALASKA RHUBARB CO. Special Award – Division 12 Winner | Tabitha Darling | Wasilla, AK | Rhubarb |
| ALASKA SEED GROWERS ASSN Special Award – Division 13 Champion | Wendel Lewis | Palmer, AK | Potato Collection |
| DEARBORN FARM Special Award – Division 13 Champion | Wendel Lewis | Palmer, AK | Potato Collection |
| ALASKA MILL, FEED & GARDEN CENTER Special Award – Division 14 Champion | Meadow Lakes Bloomers Garden Club | Wasilla, AK | Garden Display |
| MAT SU MASTER GARDENERS Special Award – Division 16, Class 1 Winner | Hunter Sterling | Willow, AK” | Sergeant Spiflies” Veg Head |
| MAT SU MASTER GARDENERS Special Award – Division 16, Class 2 Winner | Jennifer Sterling | Willow, AK | “Mr Farmer” Veg Head |
| WILDFLOWER GARDEN CLUB Special Award – Division 17, Class 1, 1st Place Winner | Kenzie Minturn | Palmer, AK | Jr Large Zucchini |
| WILDFLOWER GARDEN CLUB Special Award – Division 17, Class 1, 2nd Place Winner | Academy Charter School | Palmer, AK | Jr Large Zucchini |
| WILDFLOWER GARDEN CLUB Special Award – Division 17, Class 1, 3rd Place Winner | Markus Farr | Wasilla, AK | Jr Large Zucchini |
| WILDFLOWER GARDEN CLUB Special Award – Division 17, Class 2, 1st Place Winner | Academy Charter School | Palmer, AK | Jr Large Zucchini |
| WILDFLOWER GARDEN CLUB Special Award – Division 17, Class 2, 2nd Place Winner | Megan Farr | Wasilla, AK | Jr Large Zucchini |
| WILDFLOWER GARDEN CLUB Special Award – Division 17, Class 2, 3rd Place Winner | Matthew Farr | Wasilla, AK | Jr Large Zucchini |
Fiber Division Champions – 2023
| DIVISION | NAME | HOMETOWN | ENTRY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Division 01: Loom Woven – Clothing Open | Elishevah Mather | Anchorage, AK | Gray Sparkle Scarf |
| Division 01: Loom Woven – Clothing Junior 13-17 | Chelsea Eldridge | Anchorage, AK | Multi-Colored, Speckled Scarf |
| Division 02: Loom Woven – Yardage | No Winner | ||
| Division 03: Loom Woven – Household Items | Julie Carter | Anchorage, AK | Woven Wire Wall Hanging |
| Division 04: Loom Woven – Rug | Sue Thorne | Wasilla, AK | Wool Rug, Gray Background |
| Division 05: Loom Woven – Tapestry | Linnea Nystrom | Palmer, AK | The Living Word Tapestry Wall Hanging |
| Division 06: Loom Woven – Triangle Looms | Kathryn Young | Anchorage, AK | Scarf in Blue & Purple |
| Division 07: Non-Traditional Woven – Clothing or Household | Marjorie McLaren | Anchorage, AK | Sprang Cowl with Twisted Fringe |
| Division 08: Bobbin Lace | No Winner | ||
| Division 09: Personal Carded Fibers, Rovings, and Batts (Open) | Valerie Groseclose | Palmer, AK | Basket of Rolages in Pastel Colors |
| Division 10: Hand Prepared Fibers – Wheel | Sarah Robicheaux | Anchorage, AK | Quiviut Handspun Skein |
| Division 11: Hand Prepared Fibers – Spindle | No Winner | ||
| Division 12: Commercially Prepared Fibers – Wheel | Emily Gelino-Bequette | Wasilla, AK | Merino/Tencel in Rainbow Colors |
| Division 13: Commercially Prepared Fibers – Spindle | Marjorie McLaren | Anchorage, AK | Alpaca Skein in Rust |
| Division 14: Handspun Designer Novelty Skeins – Wheel | Debbie Johnson | Wasilla, AK | Skein in shades of Brown with Pink & Sequin Thread |
| Division 15: Handspun Skeins – Designer, Novelty (Spindle) | No Winner | ||
| Division 16: Dyeing – Handspun or Commercial Yarn or Fiber – Natural Dyes | Shaun McLycas | Anchorage, AK | Yellow-Gold-Copper Skein |
| Division 17: Dyeing: Handspun or Commercial Fibers – Synthetic Dyes | Carol Green | Palmer, AK | Iced Dyed Silk Charmeuse in Pink & Green |
| Division 18: Finished Products from Hand Dyeing | Linda Salter | Eagle River, AK | Natural Dye Knitted Frogs |
| Division 19: Hand Knitted Products Using Handspun Fiber | Gayle Andrus | Anchorage, AK | Handspun/Handknit Hat in Brown with Color Flecks |
| Division 20: Machine Knitted Products Using Handspun | Helen Carroll | Sutton, AK | Rose Pink Lace Cowl |
| Division 21: Woven Products Using Handspun | Tom Hobbs | Eagle River, AK | White Shawl |
| Division 22: Products Using Handspun – Woven/Combo Commercial/ Hand Spun | No Winner | ||
| Division 23: Products Using Handspun – Knitted/Combo Commercial/ Hand Spun | Tirsa Myler | Anchorage, AK | Gray Kitten Shawl with Pink Windowpanes |
| Division 24: Products Using Handspun Fiber – Other Techniques | No Winner | ||
| Division 25: Felted – Raw Fibers (Open) | Judy Cadra | Houston, AK | Felted Vest – White with Black Accents |
| Division 25: Felted – Raw Fibers (Junior) | Aspen Shirley Ellemberger | Eagle River, AK | Felted Mushroom |
| Division 26: Felted – Knitted or Crochet | No Winner | ||
| Division 27: Felted-Hand Spun Woven Fabrics | No Winner | ||
| Division 28: Felted-Machine Knitted | No Winner | ||
| Division 29: Needle Felted (Open) | Renee Kusner Kalarchik | Anchorage, AK | Needle Felted Sculpture |
| Division 30: Transformation of Cloth – Surface Design/Embellished | Ute Olson | Palmer, AK | Leaf Print Apron |
| Division 31: Paper Making | No Winner | ||
| Division 32: Mixed Media, Multiple Fibers used in a Finished Piece | No Winner | ||
| Division 33: Handmade Spinning and Weaving Tools for Fiber & Fleece | Eric Johnson | Wasilla, AK | Handmade Twining Loom |
| Division 34: Collections – Spinning | Gayle Andrus | Anchorage, AK | Handspun Skeins in Various Colors |
| Division 35: Collections – Dyeing | No Winner | ||
| Division 36: Collections – Felted (Open) | Pamela Clifton | Anchorage, AK | Needle Felted Full Steak Dinner |
| Division 37: Woven Collections | Carol Johnson | Wasilla, AK | Collection of Handwoven Towels in Red & White |
Fiber Special Awards – 2023
| AWARD | NAME | HOMETOWN | ENTRY |
|---|---|---|---|
| BEST OF SHOW | Renee Kusner Kalarchik | Anchorage, AK | Needle Felted Sculpture |
| JUDGE’S CHOICE | Tom Hobbs | Eagle River, AK | White Shawl |
| SUPERINTENDENT’S CHOICE | Michelle Olsen | Palmer, AK | White Handspun/Handknit Capelet |
| Alaska Jude’s Yarn Special Award | Clarice Clifton | Anchorage, AK | Needle Felted Pizza Slice |
| Anchorage Weavers & Spinners Guild Special Award | Laurie Sitkiewicz | Anchorage, AK | Saori Woven Multi-Colored Jacket |
| Anchorage Weavers & Spinners Guild Special Award | Sarah Robicheaux | Anchorage, AK | Green Tote with Purple-Red-Yellow Band |
| Anchorage Weavers & Spinners Guild Special Award | Linda Salter | Eagle River, AK | Natural Dye Knitted Frogs |
| Anchorage Weavers & Spinners Guild Special Award | Joanna Perea | Wasilla, AK | Felted Landscape – Fireweed |
| Anchorage Weavers & Spinners Guild Special Award | Tirsa Myler | Anchorage, AK | Navy Handbag with Green Embellishments |
| Dancing Skies Fiber Arts Special Award | Susan Whiton | Willow, AK | Aqua & Purple Sock Yarn |
| Fiber N Ice Special Award | Liz Mitchell | Anchorage, AK | Raspberry Sherbert Skein |
| Fuzzy Bunny Special Award | Sue Thorne | Wasilla, AK | Blue & Aqua Skein |
| K3TOG Special Award | Connor Clifton | Anchorage, AK | Needle Felted Banana |
| Dragonfly Creations Special Award | Valeria Groseclose | Palmer, AK | Basket of Rolags in Pastel Colors |
| Valley Fiber Arts Guild Special Award | Michael Bagenski | Anchorage, AK | Huck/Swedish Lace Handwoven Scarf |
| Valley Fiber Arts Guild Special Award | Jennifer Michaels | Anchorage, AK | Woven Tapestry – Finnegan |
| Valley Fiber Arts Guild Special Award | Dollie Kanipe | Anchorage, AK | Handspun Skein in Rainbow Colors |
| Valley Fiber Arts Guild Special Award | Renee Kusner Kalarchik | Anchorage, AK | Needle Felted Sculpture: My Wild Alaskan Pup |
| Valley Fiber Arts Guild Special Award | Eric Johnson | Wasilla, AK | Handmade Twining Loom |
| Ewenique Creations Special Award | Annette Born | Wasilla, AK | Multi-Colored Angora Shawl |
Fleece Division Champions – 2023
| DIVISION | NAME | HOMETOWN | ENTRY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Division 1 – Wool, White Fleece | Michelle Olsen | Palmer, AK | Romney Ewe White Fleece |
| Division 2 – Wool, White Fleece – Ram | Natalie Wolfe | Wasilla, AK | Cormo Rambouillet White Fleece |
| Division 3 – Fleeces – Wool, Colored | No Winner | ||
| Division 4 – Wool, Colored Fleece – Ram | Michelle Olsen | Palmer, AK | Corriedale Ram Dark Gray Fleece |
| Division 5 – Alpaca | No Winner | ||
| Division 6 – Llama | No Winner | ||
| Division 7 – Fleeces – Exotic Animal Fibers | No Winner |
Fleece Special Awards – 2023
| PRIZE | NAME | HOMETOWN | ENTRY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best of Show – Fleece Special Award Presented from: Northland Pioneer Grange | Natalie Wolfe | Wasilla, AK | Cormo Rambouillet White Fleece |
| Heaviest Fleece | Natalie Wolfe | Wasilla, AK | Cormo Rambouillet White Fleece |
| Longest Staple | Michelle Olsen | Palmer, AK | Corriedale Ram Dark Gray Fleece |
Flowers Division Champions (1st Entry) – 2023
| DIVISION | NAME | HOMETOWN | ENTRY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Division 01: Perennials & Biennials | Janice Werner | Palmer, AK | Foxglove |
| Division 02: Annuals A – M | Alison Nore | Anchorage, AK | Dianthus |
| Division 03: Annuals N – Z | Karen Bryon | Wasilla, AK | Stocks |
| Division 04: Gladioli | Helene Sheeman | Palmer, AK | Gladioli |
| Division 05: Trees & Shrubs | Dawn Cowan | Wasilla, AK | Hydrangea |
| Division 06: Roses | Diane Krauszer | Wasilla, AK | Tea Rose |
| Division 07: Tuberous Begonias | Amy S Pettit- Ruby | Palmer, AK | Begonia |
| Division 08: Lilies | Helen Drabeck | Palmer, AK | Lily |
| Division 09: Dahlias | Rob Wells | Palmer, AK | Dahlia |
| Division 10: Collections | Serena Dubose | Palmer, AK | After Midnight (Collection) |
| Division 11: Indoor Container Grown Plants | Khris Norton | Palmer, AK | Succulent |
| Division 12: Outdoor Planters & Hanging Baskets | Joanne Collins | Wasilla, AK | Hanging Basket |
| Division 13: Artistic Design – Open | Talon Boeve | Willow, AK | Small Design |
| Division 14: Junior, ages 12 and under | Ava Loken | Anchorage, AK | Fairy House “Beyond the Mountains” |
| Division 15: Junior, ages 13 – 17 | Adalynn Schock | Palmer, AK | Pink Lavatera |
Flowers Division Champions (2nd Entry) – 2023
| DIVISION | NAME | HOMETOWN | ENTRY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Division 01: Perennials & Biennials | Ron Stamnes | Chugiak, AK | Lupine |
| Division 02: Annuals A – M | Carmen Wessel | Wasilla, AK | Scabiosa |
| Division 03: Annuals N – Z | Matthew Fleischmacher | Chugiak, AK | Euculiptus |
| Division 04: Gladioli | Mary Kate Johnson | Wasilla, AK | Gladioli |
| Division 05: Trees & Shrubs | Kristina Johannes | Anchorage, AK | Hydrangea |
| Division 06: Roses | Matt Hixon | Wasilla, AK | Rose |
| Division 07: Tuberous Begonias | Alison Nore | Anchorage, AK | Begonia |
| Division 08: Lilies | Lois Rockcastle | Eagle River, AK | Lily |
| Division 09: Dahlias | Garnett Morrow Jr | Anchorage, AK | Dahlia |
| Division 10: Collections | Carmen Wessel | Wasilla, AK | Dahlia Collection |
| Division 11: Indoor Container Grown Plants | Tom Morrison | Palmer, AK | Hoya |
| Division 12: Outdoor Planters & Hanging Baskets | Randi Perlman | Big Lake, AK | Outdoor Planter |
| Division 13: Artistic Design – Open | Kass Smiley | Eagle River, AK | Theme Design |
| Division 14: Junior, ages 12 and under | Charlie Severin | Anchorage, AK | Dahlia |
| Division 15: Junior, ages 13 – 17 | Matthew Fleischhacker | Chugiak, AK | Growers Choice Design |
Flowers Special & Sponsored Awards (1st Entry) – 2023
| PRIZE | NAME | HOMETOWN | ENTRY |
|---|---|---|---|
| BEST OF SHOW | Khris Norton | Palmer, AK | Succulent |
| SUPERINTENDENT’S AWARD | Karen Byron | Wasilla, AK | Stocks |
| JUDGE’S CHOICE Special Award from Valley Garden Club (Pat Newcomb Award) | Triffanwana Witt | Wasilla, AK | Burdock Flowers |
| Alpine Nursery Special Award – Most Unusual Perennial, 1st Entry | Karen Leis | Anchorage, AK | Shieldleaf Rodgersia |
| Wildflower Garden Club Special Award – Division 1 Champion – 1st Entry | Janice Werner | Palmer, AK | Foxglove |
| Bushes Bunches Gardens Special Award – Division 2 Champion, 1st Entry | Alison Nore | Anchorage, AK | Dianthus |
| Bushes Bunches Gardens Special Award – Division 4 Champion, 1st Entry | Helene Sheehan | Palmer, AK | Gladioli |
| Mat Su Master Gardeners Special Award – Division 5 Champion – 1st Entry | Dawn Cowan | Wasilla, AK | Hydrangea |
| Pat Tremaine Award Special Award – Division 6 Champion – 1st Entry | Diane Kraszer | Wasilla, AK | Tea Rose |
| Mountain Haven Flowers Special Award – Division 7 Champion – 1st Entry | Amy S Pettit-Ruby | Palmer, AK | Begonia |
| Alaska Botanical Garden Special Award – Division 8 Champion – 1st Entry | Helen Drabeck | Palmer, AK | Lily |
| HeartReach Center Special Award – Division 9 Champion – 1st Entry | Rob Wells | Palmer, AK | Dahlia |
| Mat Su Master Gardeners Special Award – Division 10 Champion – 1st Entry | Serena Dubose | Palmer, AK | After Midnight (Collection) |
| Fresh Starts Farms Special Award – Division 12 Champion – 1st Entry | Joanne Collins | Wasilla, AK | Hanging Basket |
| Mat Su Master Gardeners Special Award – Division 13, Class 4 Winner – 1st Entry | Alison Nore | Anchorage, AK | Small Design |
| Hatcher Pass Dahlias Special Award – Division 14, Class 6 Champion – 1st Entry | Indigo Shoup | Wasilla, AK | Dahlia |
| Julia Milam Award Special Award – Crazy Cacti Champion – 1st Entry | Bonnie Hager | Palmer, AK | Pencil Cactus |
| Mary Ann Boyd Award Special Award – Bluest Blue Flower Champion – 1st Entry | Alison Nore | Anchorage, AK | Bluest Blue |
Flowers Special & Sponsored Awards (2nd Entry) – 2023
| PRIZE | NAME | HOMETOWN | ENTRY |
|---|---|---|---|
| BEST OF SHOW | Kristina Johannes | Anchorage, AK | Hydrangea |
| SUPERINTENDENT’S AWARD | Donna Dewhurst | Anchorage, AK | Sunflower Seed Head Collection |
| JUDGE’S CHOICE Special Award from Valley Garden Club (Pat Newcomb Award) | Kass Smiley | Eagle River, AK | Theme Design |
| Alpine Nursery Special Award – Most Unusual Perennial | |||
| Wildflower Garden Club Special Award – Division 1 Champion | Ron Stamnes | Chugiak, AK | Lupine |
| Bushes Bunches Gardens Special Award – Division 3 Champion | Matthew Fleishhacker | Chugiak, AK | Eculiptus |
| Bushes Bunches Gardens Special Award – Division 4 Champion | Mary Kate Johnson | Wasilla, AK | Gladioli |
| Mat Su Master Gardeners Special Award – Division 5 Champion | Kristina Johannes | Anchorage, AK | Hydrangea |
| Pat Tremaine Award Special Award – Division 6 Champion | Matt Hixon | Wasilla, AK | Rose |
| Mountain Haven Flowers Special Award – Division 7 Champion | Alison Nore | Anchorage, AK | Begonia |
| Alaska Botanical Garden Special Award – Division 8 Champion | Lois Rockcastle | Eagle River, AK | Lily |
| HeartReach Center Special Award – Division 9 Champion | Garnett Morrow Jr | Anchorage, AK | Dahlia |
| Mat Su Master Gardeners Special Award – Division 10 Champion | Carmen Wessel | Wasilla, AK | Dahlia Collection |
| Fresh Starts Farms Special Award – Division 12 Champion | Randi Perlman | Big Lake, AK | Outdoor Planter |
| Mat Su Master Gardeners Special Award – Division 13, Class 4 Winner | Kass Smiley | Eagle River, AK | Theme Design |
| Hatcher Pass Dahlias Special Award – Division 14 Junior Winner | Charlie Severin | Anchorage, AK | Dahlia |
| Hatcher Pass Dahlias Special Award – Division 15 Junior Winner | Matthew Fleischhacker | Chugiak, AK | Gladioli |
| Alpine Nursery Special Award – Most Unusual Perennial | Sandra McMillian | Wasilla, AK | Dicentra |
| Julia Milam Award Special Award – Super Succulent | Rhonda Buchingham | Palmer, AK | Succlents |
| Mary Ann Boyd Award Special Award – Bouquet for Grandma | Faye Raisanen | Wasilla, AK | Grandma Bouquet |
Giant Cabbage Weigh-Off Limerick Contest – 2023
First Place – $75
Sheila Collins
Wasilla, AK
Second Place – $50
Julie Morris
Anchorage, AK
Third Place – $25
Natasha Polito
Chugiak, AK
Handwork & Needlework Division Champions – 2023
| DIVISION | CHAMPION NAME | HOMETOWN | ENTRY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Division 1: Crochet – Afghans (Open) | Jonathan Cuddy | Palmer, AK | Rainbow Mosaic w/Black Accent & Border |
| Division 1: Crochet – Afghans (Junior 12 & under) | No Winner | ||
| Division 1: Crochet – Afghans (Junior 13-17 ) | Gabriella Pepper | Palmer, AK | Green & White Afghan |
| Division 1: Crochet – Afghans (Professional) | Martina Barnsley | Anchorage, AK | (Squares) Afghan |
| Division 2: Crochet Accessories (Open) | Kelly Turnage | Wasilla, AK | Blue & White Tunislan in the Round |
| Division 2: Crochet Accessories (Junior 12 & under) | No Winner | ||
| Division 2: Crochet Accessories (Junior 13-17) | Lucille Stephens | Eagle River, AK | Crocheted Bucket Hat |
| Division 2: Crochet Accessories (Professional) | Martina Barnsley | Anchorage, AK | Hat with Tulips |
| Division 3: Crochet Apparel (Open) | Ingrid West | Palmer, AK | Brown Cardigan |
| Division 3: Crochet Apparel (Junior 13-17) | Makayla Iddings | Wasilla, AK | Varigated Cropped Cardigan (green/blue) |
| Division 3: Crochet Apparel (Professional) | Monica Lacy | Wasilla, AK | White Lace Romper, Hat & Booties |
| Division 4: Crochet Baby Items (Open) | Heather Bond | Wasilla, AK | Purple/White Dress |
| Division 4: Crochet Baby Items (Junior 13-17) | Gabriella Pepper | Palmer, AK | White Booties & Headband |
| Division 4: Crochet Baby Items (Professional) | Monica Lacy | Wasilla, AK | Purple Dress, Hat & Booties |
| Division 5: Crochet Centerpieces (Open) | JoAnne Almdale | Palmer, AK | Table Center Dollie Fillet |
| Division 5: Crochet Centerpieces (Junior 12 & under) | Lucille Stephens | Eagle River, AK | Crocheted Doily Yellow w/ Green Trim |
| Division 6 : Crochet Household Goods or Holiday (Open) | Joanne Almdale | Palmer, AK | Table Cloth – Extra Long Length |
| Division 6 : Crochet Household Goods or Holiday (Junior 12 & under) | Joshua Hobbs McEwen | Anchorage, AK | Crochet Rag Rug – made from fabric strips he made |
| Division 6 : Crochet Household Goods or Holiday (Junior 13-17) | Lucille Stephens | Eagle River, AK | Crocheted Rose of Lima Doll |
| Division 6 : Crochet Household Goods or Holiday (Professional) | Martina Barnsley | Anchorage, AK | Queen |
| Division 7: Hand Knitting Accessories (Open) | Samantha Shafer | Chugiak, AK | Purple Bird Mittens |
| Division 7: Hand Knitting Accessories (Junior 12 & under) | Abigail Musgrave | Wasilla, AK | Scarf |
| Division 7: Hand Knitting Accessories (Junior 13 – 17) | Madeline Chirichella | Anchorage, AK | Knit Hat |
| Division 7: Hand Knitting Accessories (Professional) | Mara Velasquez | Wasilla, AK | Lace center out scarf in hand dyed merino fingering |
| Division 8: Hand Knitting Apparel (Open) | Amber Musselman | Wasilla, AK | Cardigan grey w/cream/tan trim |
| Division 8: Hand Knitting Apparel (Junior 12 & under) | No Winner | ||
| Division 8: Hand Knitting Apparel (Junior 13 -17) | Madeline Chirichella | Anchorage, AK | “Airy Mohair Pullover” Mohair Sweater |
| Division 8: Hand Knitting Apparel (Professional) | Wren Spangler | Palmer, AK | Green Cabled Vest with Caribou Buttons |
| Division 9: Hand Knitting Baby & Children Items | Laurel Crabbs | Palmer, AK | Clay Baby Sweater |
| Division 10: Hand Knitting – Beading | Amber Musselman | Wasilla, AK | Lace Alpaca White with Beads |
| Division 11: Hand Knitting – Non Traditional Fibers | No Winner | ||
| Division 12: Hand Knitting Other (Open) | Linda Salter | Eagle River, AK | Traditional Frog & Toad |
| Division 12: Hand Knitting Other (Junior 12 & under) | Abigail Musgrave | Wasilla, AK | Knitted Rabbit |
| Division 13: Loom or Machine Knitting (Open) | Helen Carroll | Sutton, AK | Pink Rond Yoke Dress |
| Division 13: Loom or Machine Knitting (Junior 12 & under) | Adah Grace Lathrop | Palmer, AK | Patterned Scarf |
| Division 13: Loom or Machine Knitting (Junior 13 – 17) | Analise Lathrop | Palmer, AK | Rainbow Scarf |
| Division 14: Embroidery (Open) | Keenan Powell | Anchorage, AK | Celtic Peacock (Goldwork) |
| Division 14: Embroidery (Junior 13 – 17) | Emma Schulman | Anchorage, AK | Embroidered Show of Knik Sunrise |
| Division 14: Embroidery (Professional) | Jeanne McRoberts | Palmer, AK | Embroidered Tote with appliques – eyeglasses & flowers |
| Division 15: Counted Cross Stitch – Pictures (Open) | Robin Carl | Anchorage, AK | Japenese Eagle on Branch overlooking Water |
| Division 15: Counted Cross Stitch – Pictures (Professional) | Jackie Goforth | Palmer, AK | Safari Sunset |
| Division 16: Counted Cross Stitch Other (Open) | Vicki Smith | Wasilla, AK | Christmas Ornaments (cross stich framed) |
| Division 17: Applique (Open) | Sherry Hartung | Anchorage, AK | Wool and Beading Flower Arrangement |
| Division 18: Latch Hook/Traditional Rug Hooking | No Winner | ||
| Division 19: Needlepoint | Linda Brace | Palmer, AK | Jewel Tones Medallion |
| Division 20: Plastic Canvas (Open) | Tracy Woelfel | Wasilla, AK | Medieval Barbie Castle w/furniture & Doll |
| Division 21: Tatting (Junior 13-17) | Kenny Churchill IV | Chugiak, AK | Shuttle Tatted Bracelet |
| Division 22: Found Art from Recycled Materials (Open) | Mimi DeGange | Chugiak, AK | Hand Stitched Book from Recycled Materials |
| Division 23: Novice (Open) | Megan Palmer | Wasilla, AK | Girl under a Cherry Blossom Tree |
| Division 23: Novice (Junior 12 yrs and under) | Daniel Northrip | Palmer, AK | Mixed Media Original Design |
| Division 23: Novice (Junior 13 – 17 yrs) | Lily Slaugenhoup | Anchorage, AK | Original Design Jean Embroidery |
| Division 24: Original Design (Open) | Shamai Thacker | Anchorage, AK | Hand Sewn Beaded Bears “Family” |
| Division 24: Original Design (Professional) | Sigron Homberger | Anchorage, AK | Red Dragon (framed wall hanging 24″ x 36″) |
| Division 25: Alaska Themed (Open) | Kelly Turnage | Wasilla, AK | “Eskimo Girl” doll w/snowshoes & stand |
| Division 25: Alaska Themed (Professional) | Martina Barnsley | Anchorage, AK | Beyond the Mountains “Puffin” rock/Seward shells/Homer |
Handwork & Needlework Special Awards – 2023
| PRIZE | NAME | HOMETOWN | ENTRY |
|---|---|---|---|
| BEST OF SHOW Special Award Presented by: The Gallery | Mimi DeGange | Chugiak, AK | Embroidery Journal |
| SUPERINTENDENT’S AWARD | Kelly Turnage | Wasilla, AK | Alaskan Doll |
| JUDGE’S CHOICE | Amber Musselman | Wasilla, AK | Knit Cardigan |
| JUDGE’S CHOICE | Heather Bond | Wasilla, AK | Green Parasol |
| JUDGE’S CHOICE | Sherry Hartung | Anchorage, AK | Woolwork Picture |
| JUDGE’S CHOICE | Gloria Snodgrass | Palmer, AK | Fall Thread Lace Wall Hanging |
| PEOPLE’S CHOICE | Linda Salter | Eagle River, AK | Frog & Toad Knitted Pair |
| FIRE N’ ICE Special Award | Heather Bond | Wasilla, AK | Afghan (teal, white & black) |
| FIRE N’ ICE Special Award | Kelly Turnage | Wasilla, AK | Ylui Doll w/Flower Basket |
| NELL LOUISE WILLIAMS MEMORIAL AWARD Special Award | Gagi Pepper | Palmer, AK | 15 Entries Constituting the Outstanding Junior |
| SHAWNALEE WHITNEY OUTSTANDING JR CROCHET AWARD Special Award Certificate to Tangled Skein Yarn Shop | Emma Hoover | Palmer, AK | Jellyfish Wall Hanging |
| K3tog Hand-Dyed Yarns | Analise Lathrop | Palmer, AK | Rainbow Scarf |
| GAIL SCHULER JR KNITTING AWARD Special Award | |||
| NORTHERN LIGHTS VALLEY KNITTERS Special Award | Madeliene Chirichella | Anchorage, AK | Ivory Lace Sweater Mohair |
| NORTHERN LIGHTS VALLEY KNITTERS Special Award | Anne Brooks | Anchorage, AK | Twist & Turn Green Mystery Shawl |
| NORTHERN LIGHTS VALLEY KNITTERS Special Award | Lynn Salter | Eagle River, AK | Frog & Toad |
| NORTHERN LIGHTS VALLEY KNITTERS Special Award | Lynne Green | Eagle River, AK | Doll w/Pink Pinafore & Lime Green Hat |
Honey & Beekeeping Champions & Special Awards – 2023
| PRIZE | NAME | HOMETOWN | ENTRY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Champion Division 1: Honey & Other Bee Products | Ron Ringel | Wasilla, AK | Liquid Honey |
| Champion Division 2: Honey & Other Bee Products Junior 12 & Under | Adah Grace Lathrop | Palmer, AK | Deep Frame |
| BEST OF SHOW Grand Prize from Southcentral Alaska Beekeepers Association | Ron Ringel | Wasilla, AK | Liquid Honey |
| JUDGE’S CHOICE | Darren Bussell | Wasilla, AK | Creamed Honey |
| Southcentral Alaska Beekeepers Association Special Award – Division 1, Class 2 | Alexandria Wenninger | Anchorage, AK | Honey |
| Southcentral Alaska Beekeepers Association Special Award – Division 1, Class 3 | Ron Ringel | Wasilla, AK | Honey |
| Southcentral Alaska Beekeepers Association Special Award – Division 1, Class 4 | Ron Ringel | Wasilla, AK | Honey |
| Southcentral Alaska Beekeepers Association Special Award – Division 1, Class 10 | Steve Spealman | Wasilla, AK | Pollen |
| Southcentral Alaska Beekeepers Association Special Award – Division 1, Class 13 | Alex King | Wasilla, AK | Comb Honey |
| Southcentral Alaska Beekeepers Association Special Award – Division 1, Class 14 | Darrel Bussell | Pahrump, NV | Creamed Honey |
| Southcentral Alaska Beekeepers Association Special Award – Division 1, Class 16 | Ron Ringel | Wasilla, AK | Honey |
| Southcentral Alaska Beekeepers Association Special Award – Division 2, Class 8 | Adah Grace Lathrop | Palmer, AK | Deep Fram |
Just 4 Kids Cookie Contest Results – 2023
SPONSORED BY: Vagabond Blues & King Arthur Baking Company
| PLACE | NAME | HOMETOWN | ENTRY NAME |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Place | Kori Mattzela | Anchorage, AK | “Gnoming Beyond the Mountains” Cookies |
| 2nd Place | Tracey Ann Miller | Palmer, AK | Colorado Boulders with Wildflowers |
| 3rd Place | Jacob Craig | Wasilla, AK | Moose Track Mountain Blizzard Cookies |
Livestock Champions – 2023
| DIVISION | NAME | HOMETOWN | ANIMAL DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|---|---|
| Division 01: Showmanship -Adult – MASTER | Erin Sturdivant | Palmer, AK | Master Showmanship |
| Division 02: Beef Cattle | Quaddy Repnow | Palmer, AK | Beef |
| Division 03: Dairy Cattle | Samara Johnson | Wasilla, AK | Dairy Heifer |
| Division 04: Sheep | Erin Sturdivant | Palmer, AK | Ewe Lamb |
| Division 05: Goats | Karleen Wilson | Wasilla, AK | Boer Doe |
| Division 06: Swine | Samara Johnson | Wasilla, AK | Swine |
| Division 07: Exotic | Kate Deering | Palmer, AK | Yak Steer |
BEST OF SHOW
| NAME | HOMETOWN | ANIMAL DESCRIPTION |
| Sarah Densmore | Palmer, AK | Ewe Lamb |
Livestock Herdsman Awards
| AWARD | NAME |
| Alaska Vendors Association 4H Herdsman Award #1 | Hayden Kearney |
| Alaska Vendors Association 4H Herdsman Award #2 | Luke Hays |
| Alaska Vendors Association 4H Herdsman Award #3 | Aria Hays |
| Alaska Vendors Association 4H Herdsman Award #4 | Jaedyn Stone |
| Alaska Vendors Association 4H Herdsman Award #5 | Zander Stone |
| Alaska Vendors Association 4H Herdsman Award #6 | |
| Alaska Vendors Association 4H Herdsman Award #7 | |
| Alaska Vendors Association 4H Herdsman Award #8 | |
| Alaska Vendors Association 4H Herdsman Award #9 | |
| Alaska Vendors Association 4H Herdsman Award #10 | |
| Alaska Vendors Association 4H Herdsman Award #11 | |
| Alaska Vendors Association 4H Herdsman Award #12 |
Photography Special Awards – 2023
| AWARD | NAME | HOMETOWN | ENTRY |
|---|---|---|---|
| BEST OF SHOW | Rueben Vetsch | Anchorage, AK | Owl |
| SUPERINTENDENT’S AWARD | Kyle Fisk | Anchorage, AK | “The Flaming Heart of Cassiopeia” |
| JUDGE’S CHOICE | Kanika Koruna | Wasilla, AK | “Life is Better with You” |
| PEOPLE’S CHOICE | Randy Nauman | Anchorage, AK | “With One Eye Open” |
Poultry Department Champions – 2023
| DIVISION | NAME | HOMETOWN | ANIMAL DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|---|---|
| Division 01: Chicken, Standard Breeds | Ethan Musgrove | Wasilla, AK | Polish |
| Division 02: Duck, Standard Breeds | No Winner | ||
| Division 03: Turkey | No Winner | ||
| Division 04: Chicken, Bantam Breeds | Jennika Warner | Wasilla, AK | Brahma Bantam |
| Division 05: Goose | No Winner | ||
| Division 06: Duck, Bantam and Non-Standard | No Winner | ||
| Division 07: Miscellaneous Poultry | Hunter Sterling | Willow, AK | Production Pen |
BEST OF SHOW
Special Awards Sponsored by: Northland Pioneer Grange
| AWARD | NAME | HOMETOWN | ANIMAL DESCRIPTION |
| Best of Show – 1st Entry | Ethan Musgrove | Wasilla, AK | Polish |
| Best of Show – 2nd Entry | Jennika Warner | Wasilla, AK | Brahma Bantam |
JUDGES CHOICE
| NAME | HOMETOWN | ANIMAL DESCRIPTION |
| Nolan Merrill | Anchorage, AK | Partridge Hen |
Quilts Division Champions – 2023
| DIVISION | NAME | HOMETOWN | ENTRY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Division 1: Bed Quilts, Machine Quilted (K/Q) Junior 13-17 | Lindsey Sobbe | Wasilla, AK | “Poppy Bubbles” |
| Division 1: Bed Quilts, Machine Quilted (K/Q) Professional | Sheilah Crum | Palmer, AK | “Matanuska Cartwheel” |
| Division 2: Bed Quilts, Hand Quilted (K/Q) | No Winner | ||
| Division 3: Bed Quilts, Group (K/Q) Open | Nina Davidson | Anchorage, AK | “Dream Flight” |
| Division 3: Bed Quilts, Group (K/Q) Professional | Donna George | Anchorage, AK | “Bloom Fields” |
| Division 4: Bed Quilts, Machine Quilted (T/D) Open | Hannah Parks | Kenai, AK | “I Spy a Rainbow” |
| Division 4: Bed Quilts, Machine Quilted (T/D) Professional | Linda Brace | Palmer, AK | “Houses 440” |
| Division 5: Bed Quilts, Hand Quilted (T/D) Open | Olivia Holland | Wasilla, AK | “Kantha” |
| Division 6 : Bed Quilts, Group (T/D) Open | Carrie Tosoni | Anchorage, AK | Tattoo Quilt |
| Division 7: Small Quilts, Machine Quilted (L/C) Open | Lynne Green | Eagle River, AK | “The Birds and the Trees” |
| Division 7: Small Quilts, Machine Quilted (L/C) Professional | Dawn Teune | Ketchikan, AK | “Dresdan Flower Garden” |
| Division 8: Small Quilts, Hand Quilted (L/C) | No Winner | ||
| Division 9: Small Quilts, Group (L/C) Open | Robin Johnson | Eagle River, AK | “Spring Sprouts” |
| Division 9: Small Quilts, Group (L/C) Professional | Ree Moffitt | Palmer, AK | “2022 Temperature Quilt” |
| Division 10: Wall Hanging, Machine Quilted 45″-60″ Junior 12 & Under | Elsa Ling | Palmer, AK | “The Woods” |
| Division 10: Wall Hanging, Machine Quilted 45″-60″ Open | Laura Higgins | Anchorage, AK | “Smitten” |
| Division 10: Wall Hanging, Machine Quilted 45″-60″ Professional | Marie Steele | Anchorage, AK | “Christmas Rose Walling” |
| Division 11: Wall Hanging, Hand Quilted 45″-60″ | No Winner | ||
| Division 12: Wall Hanging, Hand Quilted Group 45″-60″ Professional | Ann Rittal | Anchorage, AK | “Andromeda” |
| Division 13: Wall Hanging, Machine Quilted under 45″ Junior 12 & Under | Brennen Ling | Palmer, AK | “Endermen” |
| Division 13: Wall Hanging, Machine Quilted under 45″ Open | Nancy Campbell | Anchorage, AK | “Vintage Hearts” |
| Division 13: Wall Hanging, Machine Quilted under 45″ | Cindy Medbery | Palmer, AK | “Squash Squad” |
| Division 14: Wall Hanging, Hand Quilted under 45″ Professional | Linda Brace | Palmer, AK | “Turquoise Night” |
| Division 15: Wall Hanging, Group under 45″ Open | Lana Dahl | Anchorage, AK | “Home Grown” |
| Division 15: Wall Hanging, Group under 45″ Professional | Sharon HIllstrom | Wasilla, AK | Nativity |
| Division 16: Miniatures, Machine Quilted Open | Laura Higgins | Anchorage, AK | “Homage to Malti” |
| Division 17: Miniatures, Hand Quilted Junior 12 & Under | Emerson Ling | Palmer, AK | “My 1st Quilt” |
| Division 18: Miniatures, Group | No Winner | ||
| Division 19: Novelty, Machine Quilted Open | Kaye Crafton | Willow, AK | “Boo, Boo & Boo” |
| Division 20: Novelty, Hand Quilted Open | Trudy Young | Anchrorage, AK | Jean Quilt |
| Division 21: Novelty, Group Open | No Winner |
Quilts Special Awards – 2023
| AWARD | NAME | HOMETOWN | ENTRY |
|---|---|---|---|
| BEST OF SHOW Special Award presented by: SEAMS LIKE HOME QUILT SHOPPE | Nina Davidson | Anchorage, AK | “Dream Flight” |
| SUPERINTENDENT’S CHOICE | Linda Brace | Palmer, AK | “Turquoise Night” |
| PEOPLE’S CHOICE | Brennen Ling | Palmer, AK | “Endermen” |
| JUDGE’S CHOICE – Under 12yrs Special Award presented by: Valley Quilters’ Guild | Emerson Ling | Palmer, AK | “My 1st Quilt” |
| JUDGE’S CHOICE – 13-17 yrs Special Award presented by: Valley Quilters’ Guild | Lindsey Sobbe | Wasilla, AK | “Popping Bubbles” |
| JUDGE’S CHOICE – Open Special Award presented by: Valley Quilters’ Guild | Carrie Tosoni | Anchorage, AK | “Tattoo” |
| JUDGE’S CHOICE – Professional Special Award presented by: Valley Quilters’ Guild | Sheilah Crum | Palmer, AK | “Matanuska Cartwheel” |
| SYLVIA’S QUILT DEPOT Special Award – Best use of Batik Fabrics | Orainda Heins | Anchorage, AK | “Circle of Seasons” |
| SYLVIA’S QUILT DEPOT Special Award – Best Junior Entry | Brennen Ling | Palmer, AK | “Endermen” |
| TWO FRIENDS QUILTING LLC Special Award | Sheilah Crum | Palmer, AK | “Matanuska Cartwheel” |
Rabbit Department Division Champions – 2023
| DIVISION | NAME | HOMETOWN | ANIMAL DESCRIPTION |
| Division 1: Pure Breed Rabbits | Michele Deering | Palmer, AK | Champagne D’Argent |
| Division 2: Fur & Wool | Michele Deering | Palmer, AK | Champagne D’Argent |
| Division 3: Crossbreed Rabbits | Holden Wilson | Wasilla, AK | Rex/Holland Loop Buck |
| Division 4: Cavy/Guinea Pigs | No Winner | ||
| Division 5: Meat | Patrick Hall | Wasilla, AK | Californian – Baker |
Rabbit Department Special Awards – 2023
| PRIZE | NAME | HOMETOWN | ANIMAL DESCRIPTION |
| Best of Show | Michele Deering | Palmer, AK | Champagne D’Argent |
| Judges Choice – 1st Entry | Lisa Hampton | Wasilla, AK | Czech Frosty (Buck) |
| Judges Choice – 2nd Entry | Autum Wright | Sutton, AK | Red Satin Doe |
| Superintendent Award – 1st Entry | Diana Estes | Wasilla, AK | Champagne Netherland Dwarf |
| Superintendent Award – 2nd Entry | Michele Deering | Palmer, AK | Satin/Champagne Cross Buck Jr |
| Alaska Rabbit Cavy Breeders Club Special Award – Division 1 Champion | Michele Deering | Palmer, AK | Champagne D’Argent |
Sewing Division Champions – 2023
| DIVISION | NAME | HOMETOWN | ENTRY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Division 1: For Youth, to 3, Woven (Open) | Alene Seitz | Chugiak, AK | Toddler Dress |
| Division 1: For Youth, to 3, Woven (Professional) | Katie Yoder | Anchorage, AK | Peasant Dress and Jumper |
| Division 2: For Youth, to 3, Knit | No Winner | ||
| Division 3: For Youth, Ages 4-12, Woven | Jamie Winchester | Valdez, AK | 2 Matching Dresses with Hand Embroidery Accents |
| Division 4: For Youth, Ages 4-12, Knit | Jamie Winchester | Valdez, AK | Archer’s Costume |
| Division 5: For Teen & Women, Woven (Open) | Mary Stenros | Soldotna, AK | Quilted Cowboy Duster Coat |
| Division 5: For Teen & Women, Woven (Junior 13-17) | Gabriella Pepper | Palmer, AK | Horse Fabric Kuspuk |
| Division 5: For Teen & Women, Woven (Professional) | Katie Yoder | Anchorage, AK | Dirndl Dress (3piece Bavarian Style) |
| Division 6: For Teen & Women, Knit (Open) | Sarah Salano | Chugiak, AK | Orange Dress with Pleather Straps |
| Division 6: For Teen & Women, Knit (Professional) | Kathy Rockey | Palmer, AK | Shimmering Purple Prom Dress |
| Division 7: For Men, Woven | Georgiana Gooch | Palmer, AK | Retro Men’s Western Shirt |
| Division 8: For Men, Knit | No Winner | ||
| Division 9: Fashion Accessory, No Fur | Michelle Keller | Palmer, AK | Classic Pooh Print Wallet |
| Division 10 : Bags – Tote/Handbag, With Straps | Michelle Keller | Palmer, AK | Bag set of 3 – Rapunzel Totes |
| Division 11: Outerwear, No Fur (Open) | Jamie Winchester | Valdez, AK | Hooded Shirt for Man |
| Division 11: Outerwear, No Fur (Professional) | Katie Yoder | Anchorage, AK | Unlined Corduroy Coat w/Hood (Pink w/Dots) |
| Division 12: Costume | Kymberly Miller | Palmer, AK | 1700’s Outlander Woman’s Costume |
| Division 13: Home Décor (Open) | Etta Gamble | Palmer, AK | Large Turtle Pillow |
| Division 13: Home Décor (Junior 12 & under) | Amelia Kerner | Chugiak, AK | Blanket – pieced, purple |
| Division 14: Toys | Sue Boyle-Thome | Wasilla, AK | Teddy Bear |
| Division 15: Green | Sarah Solano | Chugiak, AK | House Coat (repurposed to bustier & shorts) |
| Division 16: Nursery | No Winner | ||
| Division 17: Full Hand Sewn Items | No Winner |
Sewing Special Awards – 2023
| AWARD | NAME | HOMETOWN | ENTRY |
|---|---|---|---|
| BEST OF SHOW Special Award presented by: American Sewing Guild, Eagle River Chapter | Kymberly Miller | Palmer, AK | 1700’s Outlander Female Costume |
| SUPERINTENDENT’S AWARD | Jamie Winchester | Valdez, AK | 2 Matching Dresses with Hand Embroidery Accents |
| JUDGE’S CHOICE | Anne Grosshans | Anchorage, AK | Bitak Jacket (Colorful) |
| OUTSTANDING YOUTH AWARD Special Award presented by: American Sewing Guild, Eagle River Chapter | Gabriella Pepper | Palmer, AK | Apron with Pocket Accent |
Sourdough Bread Contest Results – 2023
SPONSORED BY: North Star Bakery
| PLACE | NAME | HOMETOWN | RECIPE NAME |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Place | Jessica Caryn Eyler | Wasilla, AK | Blueberry Fairydust Sourdough |
| 2nd Place | Sarah Johanson | Palmer, AK | Amazake Sourdough |
| 3rd Place | Michaela Belliston | Anchorage, AK | Black Forest Sourdough |
