Show Winners - History Cedar Valley Woodcarvers Show and Competition
2001 Best in Show: Linda Langenberg Human Bust 1st Runner Up: Jim Gerlich Wren 2nd Runner Up: Jim Gerlich American Kestrel
Best Table Display: Kathie Jessen
Peoples Choice Table Display: Arnold Carver
Total Entries: unk
Judges: Denny Neubauer and Jim Burke
2002 Best in Show: Bob Bernhard Scoutmaster 1st Runner Up: Bob Bernhard Deer 2nd Runner Up: Jon Derflinger Catbird
Best Table Display: Jim Gerlich
Total Entries: unk
Judges: Denny Neubauer, Jim Burke, Clark Weaver
2003 Best in Show: Mart Lind Santa 1st Runner Up: Linda Langenberg Moose in a Pond 2nd Runner Up: Mart Lind Lab puppy with chewed decoy
Best Table Display: Kirt Curtis
Total Entries: 198
Judges: Keith Morrill, John Burk, Larry Yudis
2004 Best in Show: Kathie Jessen Swimming Otters 1st Runner Up: Mike Rolow Escaping His Demons 2nd Runner Up: Rick Frels Stylized Eagle
Best Table Display: Roger Beane
Harold Davis Award: Kirt Curtis
Total Entries: 186
Judges: Keith Morrill, Mart Lind, and Ron Clark
2005 Best in Show: Linda Langenberg Wolf and cubs 1st Runner Up: Ann Rolow Mask 2nd Runner Up: Gary Cichy Blue Gill
Best Table Display: Mary Lou Snyder
Carving Contest: Jim Sanders
Harold Davis Award: Larry Sylvester
Total Entries: 177
Judges: Keith Morrill, Mart Lind and Ron Clark
2006 Best in Show Pat Moore Pheasant #10 All Other Birds Single or Group, Any finish 1st Runner Up Pat Moore Eagle Head Staff #19 Canes/ Staffs any finish 2nd Runner Up Pat Moore Duck #23 Miniatures must fin in 4 inch cube
Best Table Display Roger Beane
Carving Contest Dan Poggenpohl
Featured Carver: Keith Morrill
Harold Davis Award: Jerry Schierholz
Total Entries: 166
Judges: Marty Dolphens, Ron Clark, Robert Krose
2007 Best In Show Art Mann Stylized Woman #22 Stylized Carvings 1st Runner Up Art Mann Blacksmith / Horse #17 Caricature Animal/bird/fish single or group 2nd Runner Up Don Lund Jumping Trout #6 Realistic Fish single/group
Best Table Display: Mary Lou Snyder
Carving Contest Jim Sanders
Featured Carver Kirt Curtis
Harold Davis Award Maurie Vandewalle
Total Entries: 140
Judges: Marty Dolphens, Keith Morrill, Harold Rosauer
2008 Best In Show Sue Orth Rooster #10 All Other Birds single or group, any finish 1st Runner Up Don Lund Fish Bowl #18 B Functional and Decorative 2nd Runner Up Maurie Vandewalle Black Crappie #6 Realistic Fish and Marine Life
Best Table Display: Andrea and Roger Beane
Carving Contest: Art Mann
Harold Davis Award: Linda Langenberg-Curtis
Total Entries: 157
Judges: P.J Driscoll, Marty Dolphens, Harold Rosauer
2009 Best In Show Don Lund Stylized Fish #27 Stylized Carvings any subject 1st Runner Up Kay Lund Chip Carved Kaleidoscope #26 Chip Carving 2nd Runner Up Rich Young Teddy Bear #16 Caricature Animals Best Instructor Assisted Carving Mary Lou Snyder Blue Bird #36 B Instructor Assisted Birds
Best Table Display: Jim Gerlich
Carving Contest: Merle Krug
Harold Davis Award: Jody Warren
Total Entries: 181
Judges: Harold Rosauer, Art Mann, Rick Frels
2010 Best In Show Sue Orth - Realistic Combination of Mixed Subjects 1st Runner Up Maureen Laxpati - Bark Carvings 2nd Runner Up Mary Lou Snyder - Birds of Prey Best Instructor Assisted Carving Sharon Smyth - Instructor Assisted Santas Best Table Display: Jamie Rogness Carving Contest: Merle Krug
Harold Davis Award: Maurie Vandewalle
Total Entries: 165
Judges: Rick Frels and Robert Kroese
2011
Best In Show Steve Mikulas Jewelry Box 1st Runner Up Don Lund Crappie 2nd Runner Up Art Mann Caricature Best Instructor Assisted Carving David Steil Instructor Assisted Gold Crowned Kinglet Best Table Display: Roger and Andrea Beane Carving Contest: 13 and Under Jared Cunningham, Open David Deming
Harold Davis Award: Don Lund
Total Entries: 172
Judges: Rick Frels and Robert Kroese
2012
Best in Show Don Lund Grayling ~ Realistic Fish or Aquatic Life 1st Runner Up Sue Orth Mirror Reflections ~ Relief Carving 2nd Runner Up Don Lund Trout Bowl ~ Functional/Decorative Best Instructor Assisted MaryLou Snyder Kingfisher ~ Instructor Assisted - Other Best Table Display Mike Augustine Carving Contest Winner Adult - Merle Krug, Junior - Jared Cunningham Harold Davis Award Clark Crane Total Entries 170 Judges: Rick Frels and Robert Kroese