2023 BEST OF SHOW
CEREMONY + LUNCHEON
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LOCATION
Santa Fe Community Convention Center Ballroom
DATE
Fri. August 18, 2023
TIME
CEREMONY
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM MT
LUNCHEON
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM MT
ADMISSION
$250
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ABOUT THIS EVENT
2023 best of show ceremony & Luncheon
The Santa Fe Indian Market Best of Show Ceremony and Luncheon is a prestigious and exclusive event hosted by the Southwestern Association for Indian Arts (SWAIA), which is limited to SWAIA members, Best of Show and Best of Classification winners, their guests, and SWAIA ticket holders.
The ceremony is held to honor the top artists in all ten juried market categories, and the event begins with an awards ceremony where the Best of Classification winners are announced, followed by the year’s overall Best of Show winner. This is an opportunity for these talented artists to be recognized and celebrated for their hard work and dedication to their craft.
After the awards ceremony, guests will enjoy a delectable luncheon in the courtyard, where they can socialize and network with fellow artists and art enthusiasts. The event also provides attendees with a preview of the stunning array of the year’s art entries from all classifications, giving them a glimpse into the incredible talent that exists within the Native American art community.
The Santa Fe Indian Market Best of Show Ceremony and Luncheon is an extraordinary event that highlights the very best of Native American art, culture, and creativity. It is a must-attend event for anyone who appreciates the beauty and significance of Native American art, and a chance to support and honor the talented artists who create it.
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CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR AWARD-WINNING ARTISTS
2023 BEST OF SHOW WINNERS
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CLASS I: Jewelry
“Untitled”
Lyndon Tsosie (Navajo Nation)
Silver Sea turtle pendant with movable flippers. 4 ½ x 3 in.
Sterling stamped silver, inlay: coral, turquoise, lapis, Boulder opal, hand-fabricated.
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CLASS II: POTTERY // BEST OF SHOW
“Caught by Surprise”
Jennifer Tafoya (Santa Clara Pueblo)
Etched black pot with dinosaurs. 4 ¼ x 4 ¼ in.
Hand-dug Santa Clara Clay, coil method, stone polished, etched and then painted with hand-dug natural clay paint.
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CLASS III: Painting, Drawing, Graphics & Photography
“Judgement Day Manifest, The Greasy Grass 1976 Keough’s Stand.”
Dan HorseChief (Pawnee/ Cherokee)
Painting. 24 x 36 in.
Water-based oil on canvas.
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CLASS IV: WOODEN PUEBLO FIGURATIVE CARVING & SCULPTURE
Talavi Morning Katsina
Arthur Holmes Jr. (Hopi)
18½ x 9½ in.
Root of cottonwood tree, fine wood burner, knives and oil paint.
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CLASS V: SCULPTURE
“Dreamscapes of Love”
Ryan Benally (Navajo)
3-dimensional sculpture.
5 ft 8 x 22 x 12 in.
Calcite Onyx, black Indian granite, hand-carved stone, electric and hand tools.
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CLASS VI: TEXTILES
“Autumn Rose Carnival”
TahNibaa Naataanii (Navajo)
Navajo weaving created using 2 sheds. Shawl and purse. 16 ½ x 62 in.
Sheep wool with 26 aniline acid dyes in different colors.
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CLASS VII: DIVERSE ARTS
“Sundance on Muddy Creek”
Victoria G. Adams (Southern Cheyenne/Arapaho)
Tripod with glass containers, diverse artwork/sculpture. 64 x 36 x 32 in.
Copper, Deerskin, American Indian-head pennies, dating from 1878 to 1910; glass, steel chain, wrought-iron, wood, acrylic paint, cotton fabric, sweet grass, snake root, Big Medicine, bee balm, sweet pine, sage, yellow ochre pigment, red ochre pigment, Ammonite fossils, sterling silver, mother-of-pearl beads, photographs, Edward Sheriff Curtis photo gravures.
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CLASS VIII: BEADWORK & QUILLWORK
“We are Fierce”
Jackie Larson Bread (Blackfeet)
Blackfeet horse mask. 18 x 15 x 23 in.
Wool, seed beads, brass beads and bells, wood, plexiglass, satin, lane stitch, applique stitch and edge stitch
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CLASS IX: YOUTH
Father’s Love (Ate Iyocicila)
Aydrian Day (HoChunk/Anishinaabe/Lakota)
Lakota style cradle board. 24 x 9 in.
Size 11 true-cut sterling silver beads, 24-karat beads, smoked hide, brass sequins, pine and cotton.
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CLASS XI: BASKETRY
“Skywoman Watches”
Carol Emarthle Douglas (Northern Arapaho- Seminole)
Coiled waxed linen basket.
7 x 9 ½ x 9 ½ in.
Waxed linen, thread, hemp, beads
COMPLETE AWARDS LIST
ALL 2023 BEST OF SHOW WINNERS
SPECIAL AWARDS
Traditional Pottery Award
- Recipient: Delores Juanico
Make Me Smile Award
- Recipient: Aydrian Day
Excellence in Traditional Hopi Carvings Award
- Recipient: Shawn Deel
Excellence in Contemporary Hopi Carvings Award
- Recipient: Arthur Holmes Jr.
Excellence in Lapidary Raw Materials Award
- Recipient: Benson Manygoats
IAIA Distinguished Alumni Award
- Recipient: Terran Last Gun
Mark Tahbo Memorial Award
- Recipient: Garrett Maho
Sara Fina Tafoya Memorial Award
- Recipient: Sharon Naranjo Garcia
Margaret Tafoya Memorial Award
- Recipient: Chris Youngblood
Mela Youngblood Memorial Award
- Recipient: Chris Youngblood
Tony Da Memorial Award "New Visions in Pueblo Pottery"
- Recipient: Virgil Ortiz
Anita Da Memorial Student Award
- Recipient: Xavian Suazo
Oqwa-Pi Traditional Pueblo Painting Award
- Recipient: Rosie Yellowhair
Raw Materials Award
- Recipient: Dominique Toya
Classification I: Jewelry
- Best of Class: Lyndon Tsosie
I: Division A:
Traditional Jewelry using culturally acceptable materials (including silver, beads, quills, brass, copper, stones shells, etc.), traditional techniques & designs.
- Best of Division: Deanna Nez
IA: Category 101 – Necklaces
- First Place: Bryan Joe
- Second Place: Raylan Edaakie
- Honorable Mention: Kyle Lee-Anderson
IA: Category 102 – Bracelets & Watchbands
- First Place: Raynard Scott
- Second Place: Bruce Lane
- Honorable Mention: Trent Lee-Anderson
IA: Category 103 – RINGS
- First Place: Erick Begay
- Second Place: Ivan Howard
- Honorable Mention: None Awarded
IA: Category 104 – PINS & PENDANTS
- First Place: Byron Yellowhorse
- Second Place: Ivan Howard
- Honorable Mention: None Awarded
IA: Category 105 – EARRINGS
- First Place: Trent Lee-Anderson
- Second Place: Diamond Williams
- Honorable Mention: None Awarded
IA: Category 106 – CONCHO BELTS
- First Place: None Awarded
- Second Place: Raynard Scott
- Honorable Mention: Gary Custer
IA: Category 107 – buckles (including ranger sets)
- First Place: Roy Talahaftewa
- Second Place: Vernon Haskie
- Honorable Mention: None Awarded
IA: Category 108 – ketohs & bolos
- First Place: Philaddar Begay
- Second Place: Vernon Haskie
- Honorable Mention: None Awarded
IA: Category 109 – coordinated sets
- First Place: DeAnna Nez
- Second Place: Janie & Rose Reano
- Honorable Mention: None Awarded
IA: Category 110 – miscellaneous
I: Division B:
Traditional Stones & Shells (Precontact-style jewelry-heishi, inlay, etc.)
- Best of Division: Cory Owen
IB: Category 201 – Necklaces
- First Place: Harvey Abeyta
- Second Place: Andrew Lovato
- Honorable Mention: Lorraine Caté
IB: Category 202 – Bracelets & Watchbands
- First Place: Cory Owen
- Second Place: Reyes Pachero
IB: Category 203 – RINGS
- No entries
IB: Category 204 – PINS & PENDANTS
- No entries
IB: Category 205 – EARRINGS
- No entries
IB: Category 206 – Bolos & Buckles (INCLUDING RANGER SETS)
- No entries
IB: Category 207 – Coordinated sets
- First Place: Valerie F Calabaza
- Second Place: None Awarded
- Second Place: None Awarded
IB: Category 208 – BOUNDARY
- No entries
I: Division C:
Traditional Contemporary Jewelry, any materials
- Best of Division:
IC: Category 301 – Necklaces
- First Place: Carl & Irene Clark
- Second Place: Jack Tom
- Honorable Mention: None Awarded
IC: Category 302 – Bracelets & Watchbands
- First Place: Wesley Willie
- Second Place: Veronica Benally
- Honorable Mention: Ric Charlie
IC: Category 303 – RINGS
- First Place: Fritz Casuse
- Second Place: Trent Lee-Anderson
- Honorable Mention: Melvin Platero
IC: Category 304 – PINS & PENDANTS
- First Place: Lyndon Tsosie
- Second Place: Lyndon Tsosie
- Honorable Mention: Cody Sanderson
IC: Category 305 – EARRINGS
- First Place: Keri Ataumbi
- Second Place: Neevo Garcia
- Honorable Mention: None Awarded
IC: Category 306 – CONCHO BELTS
- No entries
IC: Category 307 – Buckles (including ranger sets)
- First Place: None Awarded
- Second Place: Isiah Begay
- Honorable Mention: None Awarded
IC: Category 308 – Ketohs & Bolos
- First Place: Denise Wallace
- Second Place: Isiah Begay
- Honorable Mention: None Awarded
IC: Category 309 – Coordinating Sets
- First Place: Benson Manygoats
- Second Place: Carlon Ami
- Honorable Mention: None Awarded
IC: Category 310 – Miscellaenous
- First Place: Tonya Rafael
- Second Place: Wanesia Misquadace Spry
- Honorable Mention: None Awarded
IC: Category 311 – Boundary
- First Place: Raynard Scott
- Second Place: Philander Begay
- Honorable Mention: None Awarded
I: Division D:
Contemporary Stones & Shell Jewelry (Heishi, Inlay, etc.)
- Best of Division: Joe R. Calabaza
ID: Category 401 – Necklaces
- First Place: Richard Aquilar
- Second Place: Farrell Pacheco
- Honorable Mention: Charlene Reano Sanchez
ID: Category 402 – Bracelets & Watchbands
- First Place: Angie Owen
- Second Place: Angie Owen
- Honorable Mention: Charlene Reano Sanchez
ID: Category 403 – RINGS
- No Entries
ID: Category 404 – PINS & PENDANTS
- No Entries
ID: Category 405 – EARRINGS
- First Place: None Awarded
- Second Place: None Awarded
- Honorable Mention: None Awarded
ID: Category 406 – BOLOS & BUCKLES (INCLUDING RANGER SETS)
- No Entries
ID: Category 407 – COORDINATED SETS
- First Place: Joe R. Calabaza
- Second Place: Ellouise Toya
- Honorable Mention: Joe R. Calabaza
ID: Category 408 – BOUNDARY
- No Entries
Classification II: POTTERY
- Best of Class: Jennifer Tafoya
II: Division A:
Traditional Unpainted Pottery
- Best of Division: Nancy Youngblood
IIA: Category 501 – PITCH FINISH, ANY FORM
- First Place: Jared Tso
- Second Place: None Awarded
- Honorable Mention: None Awarded
IIA: Category 502 – miscaceous ware in the style of taos, nambe, picuris, any form
- First Place: None Awarded
- Second Place: None Awarded
- Honorable Mention: None Awarded
IIA: Category 503 – Plain Burnished/Polished (can have impressions, e.g. bear claw), any form
- First Place: None Awarded
- Second Place: Sharon Naranjo-Garcia
- Honorable Mention: None Awarded
IIA: Category 504 – PINS & PENDANTS
- First Place: Nancy Youngblood
- Second Place: Dominique Toya
- Honorable Mention: Linda Tafoya-Sanchez
- Honorable Mention: Camilla Toya
- Honorable Mention: Dominique Toya
IIA: Category 505 – Other plainware
- No Entries
IIA: Category 506 – BOUNDARY
- First Place: Jared Tso
- Second Place: Nancy Youngblood
- Honorable Mention: None Awarded
II: Division B:
Traditional Painted Pottery
- Best of Division: Robert Patricio
IIB: Category 601 – Painted polychrome pottery in the style of Hopi, any form
- First Place: Garrett Maho
- Second Place: Garrett Maho
- Honorable Mention: Garrett Maho
IIB: Category 602 – Painted polychrome pottery in the style of Zuni, Acoma, Laguna, any form
- First Place: Robert Patricio
- Second Place: Delores Juanico
- Honorable Mention: None Awarded
IIB: Category 603 – Painted polychrome pottery in the style of Cochiti, Santo Domingo, Santa Clara, San Ildefonso, Tesuque, Nambe, San Juan, Pojoaque, any form
- First Place: Harlan Reano
- Second Place: Thomas Tenorio
- Honorable Mention: Virgil Ortiz
IIB: Category 604 – Painted polychrome pottery in the style of Jemez, Zia, Santa Ana, Sandia, San Felipe, Isleta, any form
- First Place: Rufina Panana
- Second Place: None Awarded
- Honorable Mention: None Awarded
IIB: Category 605 – Figures/Manas
- First Place: Maxine Toya
- Second Place: Thomas Tenorio
- Honorable Mention: None Awarded
IIB: Category 606 – Traditional storytellers, including sets
- No Entries
IIB: Category 607 – BOUNDARY
- No Entries
II: Division C:
Traditional Burnished Black or Red Ware; Incised, Painted or Carved
- Best of Division: Linda Tafoya-Sanchez
IIC: Category 701 – Carved or incised, Black or red, under 8 inches
- First Place: Harrison Begay Jr.
- Second Place: Jennifer Tafoya
- Honorable Mention: Melody Gutierrez
- Honorable Mention: Sergio Lugo
IIC: Category 702 – Carved or incised, black or red, over 8 inches
- First Place: Linda Tafoya Sanchez
- Second Place: Daniel Begay
- Honorable Mention: None Awarded
IIC: Category 703 – Woodland, Incised or carved
- First Place: None awarded
- Second Place: Crystal Hanna
- Honorable Mention: None Awarded
IIC: Category 704 – Incised or carved, any form
- First Place: Jonathan Naranjo
- Second Place: Daniel Begay
- Honorable Mention: Chris Youngblood
IIC: Category 705 – Painted designs on a black or red burnished or polished surface, any form in the style of San Ildefonso
- First Place: Eric Fender
- Second Place: Martha Appleleaf Fender
- Honorable Mention: None Awarded
IIC: Category 706 – Boundary
- First Place: Nancy Youngblood
- Second Place: None Awarded
- Honorable Mention: None Awarded
II: Division D:
Contemporary Pottery, any form or design, using Native materials with or without added decorative elements; traditional firing techniques
- Best of Division: Jennifer Tafoya
IID: Category 801 – Sgraffitto, any form
- First Place: Jennifer Tafoya
- Second Place: Debra & Preston Duwyenie
- Honorable Mention: None Awarded
IID: Category 802 – Carved, any form
- First Place: Sergio Lugo
- Second Place: Jennifer Tafoya
- Honorable Mention: Madeline Naranjo
IID: Category 803 – Unpainted, any form
- First Place: None Awarded
- Second Place: None Awarded
- Honorable Mention: None Awarded
IID: Category 804 – Painted any form
- First Place: Jason Garcia
- Second Place: None Awarded
- Honorable Mention: None Awarded
IID: Category 805 – Figures, including sets
- First Place: None Awarded
- Second Place: None Awarded
- Honorable Mention: None Awarded
IID: Category 806 – With added elements (like beads, feathers, stones etc), any form: None listed
- First Place: Debra & Preston Duwyenie
- Second Place: Joseph & Eunice Naranjo
- Honorable Mention: None Awarded
IID: Category 807 – Miscellaneous
- No Entries
IID: Category 808 – boundary
- No Entries
II: Division E:
Contemporary Pottery, any form or design, using Native materials with or without added decorative elements; traditional firing techniques
- Best of Division: Alvina Yepa
IIE: Category 901 – Slabwork
- No Entries
IIE: Category 902 – Wheel-thrown
- First Place: Clarence Redcorn
- Second Place: None Awarded
- Honorable Mention: None Awarded
IIE: Category 903 – Figures, including sets
- First Place: Clarence Redcorn
- Second Place: Kathleen Wall
- Honorable Mention: Valerie Namoki
IIE: Category 904 - With added elements (like beads, feathers, stones etc), any form
- First Place: Chase Kahwinhut Earles
- Second Place: Allen Aragon
- Honorable Mention: None Awarded
IIE: Category 905 – Miscellaneous
- First Place: Hubert Candelario
- Second Place: Karin Walkingstick
- Honorable Mention: None Awarded
IIE: Category 906 – Sgraffito & Carved; any form
- First Place: Alvina Yepa
- Second Place: Alvina Yepa
- Honorable Mention: Clarence Redcorn
IIE: Category 907 – Painted, any form
- First Place: Frederica Antonio
- Second Place: Chino Shaylene
- Honorable Mention: Sharon Lewis
IIE: Category 908 – boundary
- First Place: Monica Silva Lovato
- Second Place: Chino Shaylene
- Honorable Mention: None Awarded
IIE: Category 909 – Traditional style pottery (kiln fired/post fired painting)
- First Place: Jeff Suina
- Second Place: None Award
- Honorable Mention: None Awarded
II: Division F:
Miniature pots; individual pieces under 3 in any dimension
- Best of Division: Delores Juanico
IIF: Category 1001 – Traditional
- First Place: Delores Juanico
- Second Place: Thomas Natseway
- Honorable Mention: Delores Juanico
- Honorable Mention: Jonathan Naranjo
IIF: Category 1002 – Contemporary
- First Place: Monica Silva Lovato
- Second Place: Allen Aragon
- Honorable Mention: None Awarded
IIF: Category 1003 – Figures, including sets
- First Place: Thomas Natseway
- Second Place: None Awarded
- Honorable Mention: None Awarded
IIF: Category 1004 - Sets where overall size exceeds 3 inches in any dimension
- No Entries
IIF: Category 1005 - BOUNDARY
- No Entries
Classification III: 2D
- Best of Class: Dan Horse Chief
III: Division A:
Representational Painting/graphics(realistic/stylized) – including miniatures
- Best of Division: Dan Horse Chief
IIIA: Category 1101 – Oil; including oil sticks, & oil pastels
- First Place: Dan Horse Chief
- Second Place: David Martin
IIIA: Category 1102 – Acrylic
- First Place: Micah Wesley
- Second Place: Norris M Chee
- Honorable Mention: Garrett Etsitty
- Honorable Mention: Daniel Walters
IIIA: Category 1103 – Gouache & watercolor, Studio Style
- First Place: Kindra Swalford
- Second Place: Norma Howard
- Honorable Mention: Jason Parrish
IIIA: Category 1104 – Pencil, pen/ink, scratchboard, chalk, charcoals
- No Entries
IIIA: Category 1105 – Mixed Media 2D art
- First Place: Benjamin Nelson
- Second Place: Jane Umsted
- Honorable Mention: None Awarded
- First Place: Kindra Swalford
- Second Place: Norma Howard
- Honorable Mention: Jason Parrish
IIIA: Category 1106 – Ledger Art, any medium
- First Place: Terran Last Gun
- Second Place: Jhane Wakeah
IIIA: Category 1107 – Ledger Art, any medium
- First Place: Keith Edaakie
- Second Place: None Awarded
III: Division B:
Abstract Painting/graphics– including miniatures
- Best of Division: Merlin Little Thunder
IIIB: Category 1201 – Oil; including oil sticks & oil pastels
- First Place: Santiago Romero
- Second Place: Santiago Romero
IIIB: Category 1202 – Acrylic
- First Place: Merlin Little Thunder
- Second Place: George Alexander
IIIB: Category 1203 – Gouache & watercolor
- No Entries
IIIB: Category 1204 - Pencil, pen/ink, scratchboard, chalk, charcoals
- No Entries
IIIB: Category 1205 - Mixed Media 2D Art
- No Entries
IIIB: Category 1206 - Boundary
- None Awarded
III: Division C:
Sandpaintings
- Best of Division: Marwin Begaye
IIIC: Category 1301 – Traditional in style & designs
- First Place: Rosie Yellowhair
- Second Place: None Awarded
IIIC: Category 1302 – Contemporary in style & designs
- No Entries
IIIC: Category 1303 – Boundary
- No Entries
III: Division D:
Print-making
- Best of Division: Marwin Begaye
IIID: Category 1401 – Lithographs, Woodcuts & Etchings (includes other Intaglio techniques)
- First Place: Marwin Begaye
- Second Place: Marwin Begaye
IIID: Category 1402 – Monoprints & Monotypes
- First Place: Monty Little
- Second Place: None Awarded
IIID: Category 1403 – Serigraph/Silkscreen
- No Entries
IIID: Category 1404 – Miscellaneous (includes embossed paper, collagraph, mixed media, etc)
- No Entries
IIID: Category 1405 – Boundary
- No Entries
III: Division E:
Photography
- Best of Division: Cara Romero
IIIE: Category 1501 – Black & White or Continuous Tone: (Light exposed metallic prints)
- First Place: Eugene Tapahe
- Second Place: Leanne Lee
- Honorable Mention: Monty Little
IIIE: Category 1502 – Color: (Light exposed metallic prints)
- First Place: Andrew Curley
- Second Place: Eugene Tapahe
- Honorable Mention: Marjorie Kaniehtonkie Skidders
IIIE: Category 1503 – Alternative Process: (Hand crafted, manually applied or transferred emulsions or dyes, exposed by light
- First Place: Sam Minkler
- Second Place: None Awarded
IIIE: Category 1504 – Miscellaneous (includes embossed paper, collagraph, mixed media, etc)
- First Place: Cara Romero
- Second Place: Cara Romero
- Honorable Mention: Zoe Urness
IIIE: Category 1505 – Boundary
- No Entries
III: Division F:
Computer Generated Graphics
- Best of Division: Jessica Harjo
IIIF: Category 1601 – Digitally altered primary sources & printed, (eg altered digitized photographs)
- No Entries
IIIF: Category 1602 – %100 digitally created work printed in 2D (paper, canvas, etc)
- First Place: Jessica Harjo
- Second Place: Adrian Pinnecoose
IIIF: Category 1603 – Boundary
- No Entries
Classification IV: Wooden pueblo figurative carvings & Sculpture
- Best of Class: Arthur Holmes Jr.
IV: Division A:
Traditional Carved Dolls, Including Old Style & Revival
- Best of Division: Shawn Deel
IVA: Category 1701 – Hopi Carved Dolls, Traditional Style
- First Place: Dorrance Chimerica
- Second Place: Brent Brokeshoulder
- Honorable Mention: Shawn Deel
IVA: Category 1702 – Zuni Carved Dolls, Traditional Style
- No Entries
IVA: Category 1703 – Boundary (Gray area art, Classification transfer possible)
- First Place: Shawn Deel
- Second Place: None Awarded
- Honorable Mention: None Awarded
IV: Division B:
Contemporary Carved Dolls & Sculpture
- Best of Division: Arthur Holmes Jr.
IVB: Category 1801 – Pueblo Carved Dolls
- First Place: Horace Kayquoptewa
- Second Place: None Awarded
- Honorable Mention: None Awarded
IVB: Category 1802 – Pueblo Carved Dolls, Including Base
- First Place: Arthur Homes Jr.
- Second Place: Mark Taho
- Honorable Mention: Aaron Honyupmtewa
- Honorable Mention: Stetson Honyumptewa
IVB: Category 1803 – Pueblo Carved Sculptures
- First Place: Kevin Horace-Quannie
- Second Place: Gerald Quotskuyva
- Honorable Mention: Stetson Honyumptewa
IVB: Category 1804 – Other Pueblo Carved Dolls
- First Place: Larsen Harris Jr.
- Second Place: Ryan Gashweseoma
- Honorable Mention: None Awarded
IVB: Category 1805 – Boundary (Gray area art, Classification transfer possible)
- First Place: Mavasta Honyouti
- Second Place: None Awarded
- Honorable Mention: None Awarded
IVB: Category 1806 –
- First Place: Cordell Naseyoma
- Second Place: Cordell Naseyoma
- Honorable Mention: None Awarded
Classification V: Sculpture
- Best of Class: Ryan Benally
V: Division A:
Representational Sculpture (realistic/stylized)
- Best of Division: Kevin Horace-Quannie
VA: Category 1901 – Stone
- First Place: Larry Yazzie
- Second Place: Eddy Shorty
- Honorable Mention: Adrian Wall
VA: Category 1902 – Cast Metal
- First Place: Kevin Horace-Quannie
- Second Place: Upton (Greyshoes) Ethelbah, Jr.
- Honorable Mention: Alvin John
VA: Category 1903 – Fabricated Metal
- First Place: Margaret Jacobs
- Second Place: Frederick Begay, Jr.
- Honorable Mention: None Awarded
VA: Category 1904 – Precious Metal (includes non-wearable jewelry)
- No Entries
VA: Category 1905 – Wood – (except Katchina & Katchina sculptures they go in Class IV)
- First Place: Earl Patterson
- Second Place: Peter Boome
- Honorable Mention: None Awarded
VA: Category 1906 – Glass
- First Place: Russell Fry
- Second Place: Ramson Lomatewama
- Honorable Mention: None Awarded
VA: Category 1907 – Clay
- First Place: Anita Fields
- Second Place: None Awarded
- Honorable Mention: None Awarded
VA: Category 1908 – Mixed Media
- First Place: Karen Sixkiller
- Second Place: Troy Sice
- Honorable Mention: Randy Chitto
VA: Category 1909 – Boundary
- First Place: Daniel Weahkee
- Second Place: Daniel Weahkee
- Honorable Mention: None Awarded
V: Division B:
Abstract Sculpture (Non-objective)
- Best of Division: None Awarded
VB: Category 2001 – Stone
- First Place: Ryan Benally
- Second Place: Saige La Fountain
- Honorable Mention: None Awarded
VB: Category 2002 – Cast Metal
- First Place: Kenneth Johnson
- Second Place: Kenneth Johnson
- Honorable Mention: None Awarded
VB: Category 2003 – Fabricated Metal
- First Place: William Rogers
- Second Place: None Awarded
- Honorable Mention: None Awarded
VB: Category 2004 – Precious Metal (includes non-wearable jewelry)
- No Entries
VB: Category 2005 – Wood
- No Entries
VB: Category 2006 – Glass
- First Place: Carol Lujan
- Second Place: Ramson Lomatewama
- Honorable Mention: None Awarded
VB: Category 2007 – Clay
- First Place: Robert King
- Second Place: Tama Roberts
- Honorable Mention: None Awarded
VB: Category 2008 - Mixed media
- First Place: None Awarded
- Second Place: None Awarded
- Honorable Mention: None Awarded
VB: Category 2009 - Boundary
- None Awarded
V: Division C:
Fetishes/Miniature Sculpture
- Best of Division: Ray Tsalate
VC: Category 2101 – Stone
- First Place: Troy Sice
- Second Place: Manuel Weahkee
- Honorable Mention: Manuel Weahkee
VC: Category 2102 – Non-Pueblo Fetishes
- First Place: Robert Weahkee
- Second Place: None Awarded
- Honorable Mention: None Awarded
VC: Category 2103 – Miniature sculptures
- First Place: Ray Tsalate
- Second Place: Troy Sice
- Honorable Mention: Loren Tsalabutie
VC: Category 2104 – Boundary
- None Awarded
Classification VI: Textile
- Best of Class: Tahnibaa Naataanii
VI: Division A:
Traditional Woven Textiles
- Best of Division: Florence Manygoats
VIA: Category 2201 – Dine; blankets, rugs, dress
- First Place: Florence Manygoats
- Second Place: Alberta Henderson
VIA: Category 2202 – Pueblo blankets, rugs, belts, etc.
- First Place: Charlene Laughing
- Second Place: Calandra Cook
- Honorable Mention: Leona Bia
- Honorable Mention: Barbara Teller Ornelas
VIA: Category 2203 – Other, i.e., Chilkat blankets, capes, etc
- No Entries
VIA: Category 2204 - Pueblo blankets, rugs, belts, etc.
- No Entries
VIA: Category 2205 - Other (e.g. Chilkat Blanket, capes, etc)
- First Place: None Awarded
- Second Place: Ray Kady
VIA: Category 2206 - Boundary
- First Place: Alisa Peacock
- Second Place: None Awarded
VI: Division B:
Contemporary Woven Textiles
- Best of Division: Tahnibaa Naataanii
VIB: Category 2301 – Rugs, blankets, & other large furnishings
- First Place: Berdine Begay
- Second Place: Sarah Begay
- Honorable Mention: Marta Laughing
- Honorable Mention: Venancio Aragon
- Honorable Mention:Kevin Aspaar
VIB: Category 2302 – Pillows, placemats, & other small furnishings
- No Entries
VIB: Category 2303 – Woven garments, i.e., skirts, coats, tops, etc.
- First Place: Tahnibaa Naataanii
- Second Place: Gilbert Begay
VIB: Category 2304 – Boundary
- First Place: Pauline Tsosie
- Second Place: None Awarded
- Honorable Mention: None Awarded
VI: Division C:
Traditional Embroidered Garments/Dress
- Best of Division: Suzanne Herrera Naranjo
VIC: Category 2401 – Pueblo mantas, kilts, sashes, etc.
- First Place: Suzanne Herrera Naranjo
- Second Place: Isabel C. Gonzales
- Honorable Mention: Isabel C. Gonzales
VIC: Category 2402 – Other traditional style garments/dress
- First Place: Suzanne Herrera Naranjo
- Second Place: Akema Honyumptewa
VIC: Category 2403 – Boundary
- None Awarded
VI: Division D:
Contemporary Dress
- Best of Division: Jennifer Powless
VID: Category 2501 – Garments
- First Place: Jennifer Powless
- Second Place: Penny Singer
- Honorable Mention: Penny Singer
VID: Category 2502 – Accessories
- First Place: Naomi Glasses
- Second Place: Jonessa Reid
- Honorable Mention: Amanda Wilson
VID: Category 2503 - Boundary
- None Awarded
VI: Division E:
Other techniques, Contemporary & Traditional
- Best of Division: Susan Hudson
VIE: Category 2601 - Sprang, knitting, finger weaving, braiding, crochet
- No Entries
VIE: Category 2602 - Boundary
- First Place: Susan Hudson
- Second Place:Susan Hudson
- Honorable Mention: Roy Kady
Classification VII: Diverse Art Forms
- Best of Class: Victoria Adams
VII: Division A:
Functional objects
- Best of Division: Theresa Mike
VIIA: Category 2701 – Pipes
- No Entries
VIIA: Category 2702 – Drums, with or without stands
- First Place: Sean Rising Sun Flanagan
- Second Place: Sean Rising Sun Flanagan
- Honorable Mention: Tomas Herrera
VIIA: Category 2703 – Flutes & whistles, with or without stands & carrying bags
- First Place: Tim Blueflint Ramel
- Second Place: Tim Blueflint Ramel
- Honorable Mention: None Awarded
VIIA: Category 2704 – Rattles & Fans
- First Place: Linley Logan
- Second Place: Peter Boome
- Honorable Mention: None Awarded
VIIA: Category 2705 – Bows/arrows, quivers
- First Place: Daniel Vallo
- Second Place: Malachi Tsoodle Nelson
- Honorable Mention: None Awarded
VIIA: Category 2706 – Bags & pouches
- First Place: Hayden Haynes
- Second Place: Leslie Bitsie Jr.
- Honorable Mention: None Awarded
VIIA: Category 2707 – Powwow dance gear, individual objects or sets (Bustles, roaches, arm/leg bands, combs, etc.)
- First Place: Theresa Mike
- Second Place: Osamuskwasis Roan
- Honorable Mention: Catherine Blackhorse
VIIA: Category 2708 – Non-beaded attire (not woven)
- First Place: Penny Singer
- Second Place: Bobby Brower Itta
- Honorable Mention: None Awarded
VIIA: Category 2709 – Miscellaneous contemporary objects (Fashion Accessories, knives, etc.)
- First Place: Darius Charley
- Second Place: Hayden Haynes
- Honorable Mention: None Awarded
VIIA: Category 2710 – Miscellaneous traditional objects
- First Place: Gary Roybal
- Second Place: Cody Artis
- Honorable Mention: Kevin Pourier
VIIA: Category 2711 – Boundary
- First Place: Dennis Esquivel
- Second Place: Jaymus Perry
- Honorable Mention: None Awarded
VII: Division B:
Non-utilitarian objects, ethnographic art
- Best of Division: Victoria Adams
VIIB: Category 2801 – Wall-hangings, cultural objects with added elements to display on a vertical surface
- First Place: Renee Allen
- Second Place: Renee Allen
VIIB: Category 2802 – Framed or mounted, cultural objects that have been framed or mounted for display)
- First Place: Lakosh Joshua Hinson
- Second Place: None Awarded
VIIB: Category 2803 – Mixed media Dolls & Soft Sculpture WITHOUT a predominance of beadwork & quillwork
- First Place: Glenda McKay
- Second Place: Leslie Bitsie Jr.
- Honorable Mention: Megan McDermott
VIIB: Category 2804 – Miscellaneous
- First Place: Lakosh Joshua Hinson
- Second Place: None Awarded
VIIB: Category 2805 – Boundary
- First Place: Victoria Adams
- Second Place: Anita Fields
- Honorable Mention: Linley Logan
Classification VIII: Beadwork & Quillwork
- Best of Class: Jackie Bread
VIII: Division A:
Articles of Attire
- Best of Division: Sayo' Kla Kindness-Williams
VIIIA: Category 2901 – Beaded clothing, non-woven (all, except moccasins)
- First Place: Sayo' Kla Kindness-Williams
- Second Place: Golga Oscar
VIIIA: Category 2902 – Moccasins
- First Place: Bill Mendoza
- Second Place: Adrianna Poulette
VIIIA: Category 2903 – Accessories (including coordinated sets)
- First Place: Juanita Growing Thunder-Fogarty
- Second Place: Golga Oscar
- Honorable Mention: Adrian Stevens & Sean Snyder
- Honorable Mention: Kaleb Manygoats
VIIIA: Category 2904 –
- First Place: Rox Red Corn Mudge
- Second Place: None Awarded
VIIIA: Category 2905- Jewelry, bracelets, earrings, Headbands, etc.
- First Place: Christal Ratt
- Second Place: Mary Jacobs
VIII: Division B:
Dolls & Soft Sculptures (Dolls & soft sculpture without a predominance of beadwork and/or quillwork go in VII-2703)
- Best of Division: Christal Ratt
VIIIB: Category 3001 – Plains Style Dolls/Soft Sculptures with a predominance of beadwork and/or quillwork
- First Place: Christal Ratt
- Second Place: Emil Her Many Horses
VIIB: Category 3002 – Framed or mounted, cultural objects that have been framed or mounted for display)
-
No Entries
VIIB: Category 3003 – boundary
- First Place: Emil Her Many Horses
- Second Place: None Awarded
VIII: Division C:
Other Items, Non-attire
- Best of Division: Jackie Bread
VIIIC: Category 3101 – Contemporary Beadwork and/or Quillwork. Any Form
- First Place: Jackie Bread
- Second Place: Sandra Okuma
- Honorable Mention: Adriana Poulette
VIIIC: Category 3102 – Cradleboards
- First Place: Salisha Old Bull
- Second Place: Alexa Rae Day
VIIIC: Category 3103 – Miscellaneous Objects
- First Place: Ramey Growing Thunder
- Second Place: Samantha Jacobs
VIIIC: Category 3104
- First Place: Bill Mendoza
- Second Place: Megan McDermott
Classification XI – Basketry
- Best of Class: Carol Emarthle Douglas
XI: Division A: Southwest Baskets
- Best of Division: Sally Black
XIA: Category 3201 – Plaited, Wicker
- First Place: Wilmetta Kayquoptewa
- Second Place: Jessica Lomatewama
-
Honorable Mention: Jessica Lomatewama
XIA: Category 3202 – Twined
- No Entries
XIA: Category 3203 – Coiled
- First Place: Sally Black
- Second Place: Kathryn Kooyahoema
- Honorable Mention: Kathryn Kooyahoema
XIA: Category 3204 – Miniature
- No Entries
XIA: Category 3205 – Contemporary
- No Entries
XIA: Category 3206 – Boundary
- No Entries
XI: Division B:
Outside the Southwest Baskets
- Best of Division: Carol Emarthle Douglas
XIB: Category 3301 – Plaited, Wicker
- First Place: Theresa Secord
- Second Place: Ryan Loa
XIB: Category 3302 – Twined
- No Entries
XIB: Category 3303 – Coiled
- First Place: Carol Emarthle Douglas
- Second Place: Carol Emarthle Douglas
- Honorable Mention: Laura Wong-Whitebear
XIB: Category 3304 – Miniature
- First Place: Donald Johnston
- Second Place: Laura Wong-Whitebear
- Honorable Mention: Theresa Secord
XIB: Category 3305 – Contemporary
- First Place: Donald Johnston
- Second Place: Ronnie Leigh & Stonehorse Goeman
- Honorable Mention:Ronnie Leigh & Stonehorse Goeman
XIB: Category 3306 – Boundary
- No Entries
Classification IX – Youth (17 years & under)
- Best of Class: Aydrian Day
IX: Division A:
Ages 9 & Under
- Best of Division: None Awarded
IXA: Category 3401 – Jewelry (metal, with or without stones)
- No Entries
IXA: Category 3402 – Jewelry (All Stone, Shell or Other)
- No Entries
IXA: Category 3403 – Pottery-miniatures
- No Entries
IXA: Category 3404 – Pottery-figures-animal
- No Entries
IXA: Category 3405 – Pottery figures, all other
- No Entries
IXA: Category 3406 – Pottery figures, all other
- No Entries
IXA: Category 3407 – Pottery, non-burnished (matte), painted or undecorated
- No Entries
IXA: Category 3408 – Paintings
- No Entries
IXA: Category 3409 – Drawings, original prints, sandpaintings & other
- No Entries
IXA: Category 3410 – Sculpture
- No Entries
IXA: Category 3411 – Textiles, Embroidered or Woven
- No Entries
IXA: Category 3412, First Place
- No Entries
IXA: Category 3413 – Miscellaneous
- No Entries
IX: Division B:
Ages 10-13
- Best of Division: Loranna Honyumptewa
IXB: Category 3501 – Jewelry (metal, without stones)
- No Entries
IXB: Category 3502 – Jewelry (metal, with stones)
- No Entries
IXB: Category 3503 – Jewelry (all stone, shell or other)
- No Entries
IXB: Category 3504 – Pottery-miniatures
- No Entries
IXB: Category 3505 – Pottery Figures-All Forms
- First Place: None Awarded
- Second Place: Xavian Suazo
- Honorable Mention: None Awarded
IXB: Category 3506 – Pottery, Burnished Black or Red, Painted, Carved, Sgraffito, or Undecorated
- First Place: Xavian Suazo
- Second Place: Xavian Suazo
- Honorable Mention: None Awarded
IXB: Category 3507 – Pottery, Non-burnished (matte), either painted or undecorated
- No Entries
IXB: Category 3508 – Paintings
- First Place: Waabigwan Peters
- Second Place: Apaolo Benally
- Honorable Mention: Apaolo Benally
IXB: Category 3509 – Drawings, original prints, sandpaintings & other
- First Place: Loranna Honyumptewa
- Second Place: Aydrian Day
- Honorable Mention: None Awarded
IXB: Category 3510 – Sculpture
- No Entries
IXB: Category 3511 – Textiles (Embroidered or Woven)
- No Entries
IXB: Category 3512
- No Entries
IXB: Category 3513 – Miscellaneous
- No Entries
IXB: Category 3514 – Basketry
- No Entries
IXB: Category 3515 – Boundary
- First Place: None Awarded
- Second Place: Waabigwan Peters
IX: Division C:
Ages 14–17
- Best of Division: Aydrian Day
IXC: Category 3601 – Jewelry (metal, without stones)
- First Place: Kyra Hendren
- Second Place: Kyra Hendren
IXC: Category 3602 – Jewelry (metal, with stones)
- First Place: Mosgadace Casuse
- Second Place: Mary Brown
- Honorable Mention: Mosgadace Casuse
IXC: Category 3603 – Jewelry (all stone, shell or other)
- None Awarded
IXC: Category 3604 – Pottery-miniatures
- No Entries
IXC: Category 3606 – Pottery, Burnished Black or Red, Painted, Carved, Sgraffito, or Undecorated
- No Entries
IXC: Category 3607 – Pottery, Non-burnished (matte), either painted or undecorated
- No Entries
IXC: Category 3608 – Paintings
- First Place: Giovanni Benally
- Second Place: Giovanni Benally
- Honorable Mention: Riley Toya
IXC: Category 3609 – Drawings, original prints, sandpaintings & other
- No Entries
IXC: Category 3610 – Sculpture
- First Place: Tara Lujan-Baker
- Second Place: Tara Lujan-Baker
- Honorable Mention: Tara Lujan-Baker
IXC: Category 3611 – Textiles (Embroidered or Woven)
- No Entries
IXC: Category 3612
- No Entries
IXC: Category 3613 – Miscellaneous
- First Place: Payton Growing Thunder Fogarty
- Second Place: Aydrian Day
IXC: Category 3614 – Basketry
- No Entries
IXC: Category 3615 – Boundary
- First Place: Aydrian Day
- Second Place: Aiden Tippeconnie
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