Conference 2013 Results
The Guild of Taxidermists Conference Competitions
held at The Hayes Conference Centre in Derbyshire on 15th to 17th March 2013
Results List 2013
Prize Awards
Credits Awarded
Best in Show
Hobby by Mike Gadd
Wagstaffe Trophy (Best Case)
Hobby by Mike Gadd
Norfolk Trophy (Best Groundwork)
Hobby & Swallow by Mike Gadd
Best Theme
Sparrowhawk & Great Spotted Woodpecker ('In the Garden') - Colin Scott
Don Sharp Memorial Trophy (Services to the Guild)
Carl Church
Professional Bird
1st: Hobby - Mike Gadd
2nd: Marsh Harrier - William Hales
3rd: Rock Thrush - William Hales
Professional Mammal
1st: Genet - Dave Hornbrook
2nd: Polecat - Dave Hornbrook
3rd: Fox - Dave Hornbrook
Professional Fish
1st: Skelly - Peter Scott
2nd: Salmon - Peter Scott
3rd: none
Professional Game Head
1st: Kudu - Steve Newcombe
2nd: Roe - Steve Newcombe
3rd: Roe (Doe) - Will Matthews
Best Amateur
Black-backed Jackal by Stephen Brown
Amateur Bird
1st: Teal - David Hogan
2nd: Black & White Duck - Michael Dunne
3rd: Black & White Duck - Michael Dunne
Amateur Mammal
1st: Black-backed Jackal - Stephen Brown
2nd: Fox - Stephen Brown
3rd: Grey Squirrel - David Hogan
Amateur Game Head
1st: Racoon - Stephen Brown
2nd: none
3rd: none
Master Credits
- Mike Gadd - Hobby
Standard Credits
- William Hales - Buzzard, Kingfisher, Marsh Harriers (male & female) and Rock Thrush
- Dave Hornbrook - Fox Head, Genet and Fox (standing)
- David Irwin - Raven, Woodcocks (x2), Magpie and Long-eared Owl
- William Matthews - Roe Head (doe)
- Steve Newcombe - Kudu and Roe (wall pedestal)
- Colin Scott - Sparrowhawk, Great Spotted Woodpecker and Raven (wall mount)
- Peter Scott - Shoveller (drake) and Skelly
If you note a listing is incorrect or you have (better) photos, please Contact.