Conference 2012 Results
The Guild of Taxidermists Conference Competitions
held at The Hayes Conference Centre in Derbyshire on 23rd to 25th March 2012
Best in Show
by Emily Mayer
Wagstaffe Trophy
(Best Case)
Norfolk Trophy (Best Groundwork) and Best Theme
by Colin Scott
Don Sharp Memorial Trophy (Services to the Guild)
Professional Bird Winners
Bald Eagle by Mike Gadd
Capercaillie by Colin Scott
Manchurian Crane by Mike Gadd
Professional Mammal Winners
Lynx by Steve Newcombe
Dog by Emily Mayer
Professional Game Head Winners
Pronghorns by Steve Newcombe
Cape Buffalo by Dave Hollingworth
Professional Fish/Reptile Winners
Perch by Peter Scott
Dace by Peter Scott
Adder by James Dickinson
Other Items from the Show 2012
by Dave Hornbrook
by Dennis Baker
by Dennis Baker
by Heather Beadle
Goldfinch & Great Tit
by Heather Beadle
by James Dickinson
by Rob Marshall
by Steve Newcombe
by Steve Toher
by Stuart Jefferies
by Tom Hembra
by Dave Hornbrook
by Michael Dunne
by Mike Gadd
by Emily Mayer
by Emily Mayer
by Emily Mayer
Lectures 2012
MATTHIAS FAHRNI - world-renowned fish taxidermist from Switzerland. Matthias works on very small fish using the original skin with incredible detail. It was an absolute honour and delight to sit through a slideshow of examples of his work and techniques.
DAVE HOLLINGWORTH demonstrated spraying a pheasant's feet and finishing techniques on a pheasant's head.
Other Photos 2012
Results List 2012
Prize Awards
Best in Show
Cow Head - Emily Mayer
Wagstaffe Trophy (Best Case)
Teal - David Irwin
Norfolk Trophy (Best Groundwork)
Capercaillie - Colin Scott
Best Theme
Capercaillie - Colin Scott
Don Sharp Memorial Trophy (Services to the Guild)
Rob Marshall
Professional Bird
1st: Bald Eagle - Mike Gadd
2nd: Capercaillie - Colin Scott
3rd: Manchurian Crane - Mike Gadd
Professional Mammal
1st: Lynx - Steve Newcombe
2nd: Dog - Emily Mayer
3rd: Fox - William Hales
Professional Fish/Reptile
1st: Perch - Peter Scott
2nd: Dace - Peter Scott
3rd: Adder - James Dickinson
Professional Game Head
1st: Pronghorn - Steve Newcombe
2nd: Cape Buffalo - Dave Hollingworth
3rd: Pronghorn - Steve Newcombe
Best Amateur
Tego - Martyn Brewer
Amateur Bird
1st: Woodcock - Michael Dunne
2nd: Coot - Lee Hutchinson
3rd: Pheasant - Michael Dunne
Amateur Mammal
1st: Lamb - Stephen Brown
2nd: Sheep - Stephen Brown
3rd: Mink - Dennis Baker
Amateur Fish/Reptile
1st: Tegu - Martyn Brewer
2nd: none
3rd: none
Amateur Game Head
1st: Warthog - Stephen Brown
2nd: Sheep - Stephen Brown
3rd: Roe - Stephen Brown
Credits Awarded
Master Credits
- Mike Gadd - Bald Eagle
- Stuart Jefferies - Topi
- Emily Mayer - Cow Head and Dog
Standard Credits
- Martyn Brewer - Tegu
- Steve Brown - Warthog
- James Dickinson - Adder and Frog
- Jack Fishwick - Groundscraper Thrush and Mistle Thrush
- Mike Gadd - Woodpigeon, Manchurian Crane, Flamingo and Grey Squirrel
- Dave Hollingworth - Cape Buffalo, Beat-eared Fox, Pheasant and Roe Buck
- Dave Hornbrook - Female Pheasant, Short-eared Owl and Tawny Owl
- David Irwin - Teal, Hen Pheasant and Pheasant Chick
- Stuart Jefferies - Thomson's Gazelle
- Steve Newcombe - Lynx and Pronghorn (x2)
- Colin Scott - Capercaille & Chick and Black Rat
- Peter Scott - Perch, Porpoise, Male Goldeneye, Female Teal and Dace
- Steve Toher - Boa, Rat, Royal Python, Waxwing and Milk Snake
- Barry Wilson - Mute Swan, Teal (x3) and Kestrel
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