2012 Alaska State Fair results

Diaper Derby & Toddler Trot

6-12 months old

1st Wyatt Blomker of Wasilla

2nd Braden Thompson of Wasilla

3rd LillyAnn Van Tassel of Anchorage

Toddler Trot 2yr olds

1st Zyrah McNellis of Wasilla

2nd Gabriel Law of Anchorage

3rd Lincoln Shanks of Palmer

Toddler Trot 3yr olds

1st Hallie Riggs of Anchorage

2nd Allison Brewer of Wasilla

3rd Justus Payne of Wasilla

Toddler Trot 4yr olds

1st Malachi Conway of Anchorage

2nd Erick Van Tassel of Anchorage

3rd Ana Lewis of Palmer

Greatland Chili Fiesta winners

Salsa

1st Kathlleen Himmelright & Paula Ahrens “Pink Peppers”

2nd Mary Helms “Red Cat Cooking Team”

3rd Parry Phanouvong

Grind Chili

1st Mary Helms “Red Cat Cooking Team”

2nd Parry Phanouvong

3rd Chris Daw “Chili DAWgs”

Chili Verde

1st Mike & Mary DeSpain “M squared”

2nd Chris Daw “Chili DAWgs”

3rd Denise & Jim Cottrell “Nach-Yo-Mamma’s

Texas Red

1st Mike & Mary DeSpain “M squared”

2nd Kathlleen Himmelright & Paula Ahrens “Pink Peppers”

3rd Chris Daw “Chili DAWgs”

Peoples Choice Awards

Salsa: Mike & Mary DeSpain “M squared”

Grind: Steve Hanson “Fireballs”

Verde: Kathleen Himmelright & Paula Ahrens “Pink Peppers”

Texas Red: Mike & Mary DeSpain “M squared”

Best Booth: Mary Helms “Chili Gypsies”

Alaska Seafood Throwdown

Overall Winner of event:

John D’Elia, Owner/Chef Urban Bamboo

People’s Choice: Round 1

Tim Farley, Chef Humpy’s

People’s Choice: Round 2

Paul Villnerve, Moose Bites Professional Chefs

People’s Choice: Round 3

Tim Farley, Humpy’s Chef

Ag Games

Speed Pea Shelling

1st Sierra from Palmer

2nd Jessica from Palmer

3rd Angela from Anchorage

Potato Toss

1st Caroline & Meghan

2nd Sierra & Jessie

3rd Angela & Kristin

Pass the Peas Please

1st Jessica with 325 peas

2nd Kristin with 256 peas

3rd Angela 243 peas

Ice Cream Eating Contest (adult)

1st Robert Straub

2nd Brennen O’Shea

3rd Richard Edwards

Ice Cream Eating Contest (youth)

1st Jeffrey of Wasilla

2nd Porter of Wasilla

3rd Joshua of Wasilla

Dance Till you make Butter

1st Richard Edwards

2nd Sierra

3rd Meghan

Cheese Curd Toss

1st Hellen & Jason

2nd Jessica & Sierra

3rd Angela & Kristen

Last Frontier Dutch Oven Cook-off

Adult

1st Carla Anderson & Allison, Ultimate Zucchini Cake, Rosca (Brazilian Sweet Bread), Middle East Lamb Chops with roasted Vegetable & Cheese Terrine

2nd Stephanie Ferguson & Molly Noyes Chocolate Cheesecake, Nee Nee Rolls, Lemon Herb Chicken

3rd Brian Smith & Rod Hutchings: Razzleberry Pie with Camping Ice Cream, Herb rolls, Pork Loin

Youth

1st Chelsea Hutchings & McKenzie Smith, Chocolate Marble Swirled Cake, Maple Crusted Roasted Chicken with Bacon Jack Taters

2nd Gavin Goggia & Derek Lewis; Carmel Apple Bread Pudding & Kickin’ Lime Halibut & Rice

3rd Savannah Kreider & Anna Coup, Fruit & Cream Delight, chicken Cordon Bleu

Rancher’s Reserve Beef Throwdown

People’s Choice: Round 1 Rusty Thatcher — Rusty’s on Dahlia Street

People’s Choice: Round 2 Sara Bridges — Orso’s

People’s Choice: Round 3 Eric DuBey — 36th Street Bistro

Overall Winner of the “Big Ulu Award” Sara Bridges — Orso’s

2nd Eric DuBey — 36th Street Bistro

3rd Rusty Thatcher — Rusty’s on Dahlia Street

Fiddle Contest

Youth Division

1^st Nathan Kristich

Teen Division

1^st Sky Kelsey

2^nd Harrison Jennings

3^rd Stephanie Mathew

Open Division

1^st Sky Kelsey

2^nd Harrison Jennings

3^rd Stephanie Mathew

Final Winners

3^rd runner up: Nathan Kristich

2^nd runner up: Stephanie Mathew

1^st runner up: Harrison Jennings

Grand Champion: Sky Kelsey

Scarecrow Contest

1st Dawn Bennett, Katie Bennet, Mary Bennet & Catherine Lambert all from Anchorage

2nd Kasey Ryan of Palmer, Emma Olsen of Wasilla, Aidan Olsen of Wasilla and Ty Campbell of Palmer (all under the age of 13)

3rd Chris Olsen, Darion Campbell, Lassire Campbell

17th Annual Giant Cabbage Weigh-Off

Open

Scott A. Robb, Palmer, 138.25 pounds

Steve Hubacek, Wasilla, 126.00 pounds

Brian Shunskis, Salcha, 94.40 pounds

Lauren Guinotte, Palmer, 84.25 pounds

Tom & Faith Hundley, Palmer, 63.00 pounds

Marjorie Mueller, Palmer, 45.90 pounds

Meyer Family, Wasilla, 24.20 pounds

Youth

Keevan Dinkel, Wasilla, 59.05 pounds

Keevan Dinkel, Wasilla, 59.05 pounds

Anna Van Diest, Palmer, 44.30 pounds

Payton Knittle, Palmer, 37.30 pounds

Garrett Streit, Palmer, 30.50 pounds

Wendell & Sadie Bouwens, Palmer, 30.30 pounds

Dane Ty and Kade Harmon, Palmer, 30.25 pounds

Avenir Mikhaylyuk, Wasilla, 13.60 pounds

Dylan Bietsch, Willow, 21.50 pounds

Jonathan McQuillin, Palmer, 10.30 pounds

Alaska’s Midnight Sun Great Pumpkin Weigh-Off

Dale Marshall’s pumpkin won with a weight of 931 pounds.

Moose Calling

1st Donna Prator

2nd Jim Ward

3rd Greg Rodgers

Children under 10

1st Noah

2nd Lane

3rd Jolie

Parent/child look alike

1st Dawn Hudson and Renee Scott

2nd Henry Roehl and Ryker Roehl

3rd Jorel Fain and Braydon

Honorable Mention: Karissa Rogers and Kairi Rogers

4th annual Karaoke

1st Matthew Moody

2nd Randy Shultis

3rd Durand Ronken

Women’s Axe Throw

1^st Tina Scheer

2^nd Angie Taggart

3^rd Wendy Parsons

Men’s Axe Throw

1^st Kelly Repnow

2^nd Hobo Jim

3^rd Jay Riski

Women’s Cross-Cut Saw

1^st Angie Taggart and Tina Scheer with a time of 56.7 seconds

2^nd Sierra Dorman and Jessica DeVeaux with a time of 1:32.1

3^rd Gina Mae and Barbara with a time of 2:30.7

Men’s Cross-Cut Saw

1^st Adria Baer and Kelly Repnow

2^nd David Fink and Rees Miller

3^rd Andy Donelson and Jay Riski

Wood Splitting

1^st Adrian Baer

2^nd jay Riski

3^rd Andy Donelson

Water Hauling

1^st Lois Repnow

2^nd Angie Toggart

3^rd Rebecca Donelson

Beard and Mustache Contest

Soup Strainer: Randall James, Garfield, Arkansas

Homesteader: Doug Renfre, Anchorage

Colonist: Al Gallo, Talkeetna

Urban: Lee Brumbaugh, Anchorage

Alaska’s Got Talent

1st Ben Ghalami, Fairbanks

2nd Sarah Monstvil, Wasilla

3rd Melissa Kaylor, Palmer

Senior Stand-up comedy and Story Telling Contest

1st One ole fart, Carl

2nd Martha Guinotte

3rd Gus Larson

Window Display Contest Winners

1st Valley Hotel

2nd The UPS Store, Palmer

3rd Side Kicks, TLC & More

Vendor Booth Winners

Overall

1^st Red Beet Bistro

2^nd Alaska Seasoning Co.

3^rd Western Bling Alaska

Food

1^st Reuben House

2^nd Salmon Express

3^rd The Soy Oriental Fast Food

Most Improved

Super Jewelry

Theme Interpretation

The Beaded Moose

Sustainability

Valley Community for Recycling Solutions

Educational

Iditarod Historic Trail Alliance

Honorable mention

The Soda Jerks

Rotary Cabbage Train

Klaar Originals

Arctic Home Living

Lime Solar

Katie Sevigny

Kahiltna Birchworks

Hands Tell Stories

Slippery Gulch

Homer Tapestry

EXHITIT RESULTS

2012 Perishable

Baked Goods Department — First Entry

Division 01: Yeast Bread — Open, Bea Joehnk, Palmer

Division 01: Yeast Bread — A: Junior, ages 8 & under, Payten Ewart, Palmer

Division 01: Yeast Bread — C: Junior, ages 14 to 17, Quillau Jocobson, Palmer

Division 01: Yeast Bread — D: Senior 65+, Shirley Shaw, Wasilla

Division 02: Quick Bread — Open, Olivia Holland, Wasilla

Division 02: Quick Bread — A: Junior, ages 8 & under, Lauren Pickett, Chugiak

Division 02: Quick Bread — B: Junior, ages 9 to 13, Rylee Goynes, Palmer

Division 02: Quick Bread — C: Junior, ages 14 to 17, Krista Goodie, Palmer

Division 02: Quick Bread — D: Senior 65+, Linda Thomas, Wasilla

Division 03: Cake — A: Junior, ages 8 & under, Arianna Semonin, Palmer

Division 03: Cake — B: Junior, ages 9 to 13, Emilee Perl, Wasilla

Division 03: Cake — C: Junior, ages 14 to 17, Elizabeth Houser, Eagle River

Division 04: Pie (9”) — Open, R Charlie Fellman, Palmer

Division 04: Pie (9”) — A: Junior, ages 8 & under, Clarie Evans, Anchorage

Division 04: Pie (9”) — C: Junior, ages 14 to 17, Heidie Frey, Anchorage

Division 04: Pie (9”) — D: Senior 65+, Rita Wright, Wasilla

Division 05: Cookies — Open, Carita Rosebeary, Wasilla

Division 05: Cookies — A: Junior, ages 8 & under, Payten Ewart, Palmer

Division 05: Cookies — B: Junior, ages 9 to 13, Hosanna Lovejoy, Sutton

Division 05: Cookies — C: Junior, ages 14 to 17, Jadah Joehnk, Palmer

Division 05: Cookies — D: Senior 65+, Coralynn T Foreman, Wasilla

Division 06: Candy — Open, Crystal Shoup, Wasilla

Division 06: Candy — A: Junior, ages 8 & under, Jessica Anderson, Wasilla

Division 06: Candy — B: Junior, ages 9 to 13, Melody Carr, Palmer

Division 07: Specialty Cake — Open, Sondra Sears, Anchorage

Baked Goods Department — Second Entry

Division 01: Yeast Bread — Open, Jacqueline Johansen, Wasilla

Division 01: Yeast Bread — A: Junior, ages 8 & under, Luke Alder, Palmer

Division 01: Yeast Bread — B: Junior, ages 9 to 13, Olivia Siegel, Wasilla

Division 02: Quick Bread — Open, Cassie Schaefer-Phillips, Wasilla

Division 02: Quick Bread — A: Junior, ages 8 & under, Cale Hahn, Wasilla

Division 02: Quick Bread — B: Junior, ages 9 to 13, Jillian Holland, Wasilla

Division 02: Quick Bread — D: Senior 65+, Gloria Gale, Palmer

Division 03: Cake — Open, Mike McLaughlin, Anchorage

Division 03: Cake — A: Junior, ages 8 & under, Josie Peace, Wasilla

Division 03: Cake — B: Junior, ages 9 to 13, Laura Bergey, Palmer

Division 03: Cake — C: Junior, ages 14 to 17, Elizabeth Houser, Eagle River

Division 03: Cake — D: Senior 65+, Coralynn Foreman, Wasilla

Division 04: Pie (9”) — Open, Patty Kersbergen, Anchorage

Division 04: Pie (9”) — D: Senior 65+, Rita Wright, Wasilla

Division 05: Cookies — Open, Patty Kersbergen, Anchorage

Division 05: Cookies — A: Junior, ages 8 & under, Guy Johnson, Anchorage

Division 05: Cookies — B: Junior, ages 9 to 13, Erick Almandinger, Palmer

Division 05: Cookies — C: Junior, ages 14 to 17, Sarah Hanson, Palmer

Division 05: Cookies — D: Senior 65+, Sandra Benoit, Anchorage

Division 06: Candy — Open, Sondra Sears, Anchorage

Division 06: Candy — A: Junior, ages 8 & under, Brian Anderson, Wasilla

Division 06: Candy — B: Junior, ages 9 to 13, Laura Bergey, Palmer

Crops Department — First Entry

Division 01: Herbs, Les Tremaine, Palmer

Division 03: Wild Berries — Open, Amy Shipman, Talkeetna

Division 03: Wild Berries — Junior, ages 17 & under, Cole Faulkner, Anchorage

Division 04: Cultivated Berries — Open, Eileen Leslie, Palmer

Division 04: Cultivated Berries — Junior, ages 17 & under, Cadence Hurt, Palmer

Division 05: Wildlife Value & Poisonous Berries — Open, Amy Shipman, Talkeetna

Division 05: Wildlife Value & Poisonous Berries — Junior, ages 17 & under, Claire Faulkner, Anchorage

Division 06: Poisonous & Edible Wild Mushrooms, Danika Swanson, Anchorage

Division 07: Outdoor Grown Tree, Shrub & Vine Fruit, Bob Boyer, Anchorage

Division 08: Greenhouse Grown or Potted Winter-Sheltered Fruit, Bob Boyer, Anchorage

Division 09: Greenhouse Grown Vegetables, Sandra Harrington, Anchorage

Division 10: Largest Garden Crop, Herbs, Grains, or Vegetables, Scott Robb, Palmer

Division 11: Outdoor Grown Vegetables — Junior, ages 17 & under, Laura Bergey, Palmer

Division 12: Outdoor Grown Vegetables, Melanie San Angelo, Anchorage

Division 13: Potatoes — Open, Robbin Eychaner, Wasilla

Division 14: Garden Display — Adult, Susan Reed, Palmer

Division 15: Garden Display — Junior, ages 17 & under, Machetanz Elementary, Wasilla

Division 16: Veg Heads — Junior, ages 6 to 12, Ronnie Olson, Palmer

Division 16: Veg Heads — Junior, ages 13 to 17, Libby Rempel, Palmer

Division 16: Veg Heads — Open, Stacey Cope, Palmer

Division 17: Largest Zucchini — Junior, ages 6 to 12, McKinley Katulski, Palmer

Division 17: Largest Zucchini — Junior, ages 13 to 17, Nathan Blackledge, Delta Junction

Division 18: Creative Crops Arrangement, Hazel Koppenberg, Palmer

Crops Department — Second Entry

Division 01: Herbs, Deb Blaylock, Palmer

Division 02: Collections, Kathy Zeitz, Wasilla

Division 03: Wild Berries — Open, Garnette Morrow Jr., Anchorage

Division 03: Wild Berries — Junior, ages 17 & under, Claire Faulkner, Anchorage

Division 04: Cultivated Berries — Open, Keven Kleweno, Anchorage

Division 04: Cultivated Berries — Junior, ages 17 & under, Anna Warta, Palmer

Division 05: Wildlife Value & Poisonous Berries — Open, Garnette Morrow Jr., Anchorage

Division 05: Wildlife Value & Poisonous Berries — Junior, ages 17 & under, Claire Faulkner, Anchorage

Division 06: Poisonous & Edible Wild Mushrooms, Caroline J Demienticff, Wasilla

Division 07: Outdoor Grown Tree, Shrub & Vine Fruit, Marian Elliott, Wasilla

Division 08: Greenhouse Grown or Potted Winter-Sheltered Fruit, Wesley C Swanner, Wasilla

Division 09: Greenhouse Grown Vegetables, S J Klein, Anchorage

Division 10: Largest Garden Crop, Herbs, Grains, or Vegetables, Steve Hubacek, Wasilla

Division 11: Outdoor Grown Vegetables — Junior, ages 17 & under, Meghan Geary, Wasilla

Division 12: Outdoor Grown Vegetables, Pat Tremaine, Palmer

Division 13: Potatoes — Open, Ronnie Olson, Palmer

Division 13: Potatoes — Commercial Grower, Pam Lewis/Lewis Family Farm, Palmer

Division 14: Garden Display — Adult, Meadow Lakes Bloomer Garden Club, Meadow Lakes

Division 15: Garden Display — Junior, ages 17 & under, Anna Warta, Palmer

Division 16: Veg Heads — Junior, ages 6 to 12, Hatcher Pendergrass, Palmer

Division 16: Veg Heads — Open, John Johnson, Palmer

Division 17: Largest Zucchini — Junior, ages 6 to 12, Wendell Bouwens, Palmer

Division 19: Giant Pumpkins, Dale Marshall, Anchorage

Flowers Department — First Entry

Division 01: Perennials and Biennials, Pat Tremaine, Palmer

Division 02: Annuals — A-M, Penelope Wingo, Wasilla

Division 03: Annuals — N-Z, Hazel Koppenberg, Palmer

Division 04: Gladioli, Hideko Kenney, Palmer

Division 05: Trees and Shrubs, Kristina Tornqvist, Palmer

Division 06: Roses, Tamra M Ratliff, Wasilla

Division 07: Tuberous Begonias, Les Tremaine, Palmer

Division 08: Lilies., Pat Tremaine, Palmer

Division 09: Dahlias, Robert Wells, Palmer

Division 10: Collections, Pat Tremaine, Palmer

Division 11: Indoor Container Grown Plants — Grown for Foliage, Wendell Orr, Anchorage

Division 12: Outdoor Container Planters and Hanging Baskets, Alison Nore, Anchorage

Division 13: Artistic Design, Open, Audrey Faulkner, Anchorage

Division 14: Artistic Design, Senior, 65, Hazel Koppenberg, Palmer

Division 15: Junior, ages 12 and under, Sophia Rhoads, Palmer

Division 16: Junior, ages 13 thru 17, Claire Faulkner, Anchorage

Flowers Department — Second Entry

Division 01: Perennials and Biennials, Gordon Kylie, Wasilla

Division 02: Annuals — A-M, Tom Hundley, Palmer

Division 03: Annuals — N-Z, Jeff Myrick, Wasilla

Division 04: Gladioli, Charles Crutchfield, Palmer

Division 05: Trees and Shrubs, John Johnson, Palmer

Division 06: Roses, Kris Young, Wasilla

Division 07: Tuberous Begonias, Pat Tremaine, Palmer

Division 08: Lilies., Pat Tremaine, Palmer

Division 09: Dahlias, Garnett Morrow, Anchorage

Division 10: Collections, Marya Morrow, Anchorage

Division 11: Indoor Container Grown Plants — Grown for Foliage, Lois Rockcastle, Eagle River

Division 12: Outdoor Container Planters and Hanging Baskets, Theresa Tarner, Eagle River

Division 13: Artistic Design, Open, Kristina Tornqvist, Palmer

Division 14: Artistic Design, Senior, 65, Hazel Koppenberg, Palmer

Division 15: Junior, ages 12 and under, Georgea Cowan, Wasilla

Division 16: Junior, ages 13 thru 17, Claire Faulkner, Anchorage

Livestock Department

Division 01: Showmanship — Adult 18 & up, Sabrieta Holland, Palmer

Division 02: Beef Cattle, Mollie Cox, Nikiski

Division 03: Dairy Cattle, Sabrieta Holland, Palmer

Division 06: Goats, Heather Fair, Anchorage

Poultry Department — First Entry

Division 01: Chicken, Standard Breeds, Amy Seils/Ashia Priest, Wasilla

Division 02: Duck, Standard Breeds, Leah Hagee, Chugiak

Division 03: Turkey, Kam Ewart, Palmer

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Poultry Department — Second Entry

Division 04: Chicken, Bantam Breeds, Amy Seils, Wasilla

Division 05: Goose, Leah Hagee, Chugiak

Division 06: Duck, Bantam and Non-Standard, Kelly Roy, Palmer

Rabbits Department — First Entry

Division 01: Purebreed Rabbits, Nick Deering, Anchorage

Division 02: Fur and Wool, Jared Kuhn, Palmer

Best of Breed — Division 1 — Class 03, John Randal Cler, Wasilla

Best of Breed — Division 1 — Class 07, Kenai Malay, Wasilla

Best of Breed — Division 1 — Class 12, John Randal Cler, Wasilla

Best of Breed — Division 1 — Class 13, Maria A McDaniels-Mauk, Wasilla

Best of Breed — Division 1 — Class 14, Cheyenne Smith, Wasilla

Best of Breed — Division 1 — Class 19, William Deering, Anchorage

Best of Breed — Division 1 — Class 22, Nick Deering, Anchorage

Best of Breed — Division 1 — Class 25, Jared Kuhn, Palmer

Best of Breed — Division 2 — Class 06, Jared Kuhn, Palmer

2012 Non-Perishable Results

Canning Department Division Champions

Division 01: Junior — 12 & under Owen Manley, Palmer

Division 03: Jelly — Stacey Depriest, Palmer

Division 04: Preserve — Marilyn Mapes, Palmer

Division 05: Conserve — Cari Ward, Anchorage

Division 06: Jam — Shannon Wilks, Anchorage

Division 07: Juice — Nancy Eherle, Anchorage

Division 08: Syrup, Sauce, Blossom Honey — Gail Jones, Willow

Division 09: Sugar-Free — Shirley Shaw, Wasilla

Division 10: Chutney, Relish — Janice Anderson Anchorage

Division 11: Vinegar, Oils — Cari Ward, Anchorage

Division 12: Pickles — Kelley Koffard, Wasilla

Division 13: Vegetables — Gloria Gale, Palmer

Division 14: Fruit — Judy Hunter, Wasilla

Division 15: Dried Food — Patricia Fredieu, Anchorage

Division 16: Meat — Nancy Eherle, Anchorage

Division 17: Seafood — Tony Nolin, Palmer

Clay Arts Department Division Champions

Division 01: Ceramics — P: Professional Mary Holmes, Anchorage

Division 02: Low-Fire Clay Pottery — C: Juniors 13 — 17 Aileen Page, Eagle River

Division 04: Stoneware Pottery — P: Professional Lois Nixon, Gustavus

Division 05: China Painting — D: Seniors 65+ Gary L. Hendricks Palmer

Creative Arts & Crafts Department Division Champions

Division 01: Paper & Papier-Mâché — Open Carol Baker, Gustavus

Division 01: Paper & Papier-Mâché — A: Junior 12 & under Aria Wells, Palmer

Division 02: Beadwork — Open Janet Bargewell, Wasilla

Division 02: Beadwork — C: Senior 65+ Judie Kotongan, Unalakleet

Division 03: Dough Art, Clay — Open, Kasie Baker, Wasilla

Division 03: Dough Art, Clay — A: Junior 12 & under Alexi Florian, Wasilla

Division 03: Dough Art, Clay — B: Juniors 13 — 17 Madeline Kudyba Chugiak

Division 04: Jewelry — Open Jolie D. Phillips Palmer

Division 04: Jewelry — C: Senior 65+ Carolyn M. Pico Wasilla

Division 05: Themed Holidays and Celebrations — B: Juniors 13 — 17 Ashley Baker, Wasilla

Division 06: Model — Open Debra Baker, Anchorage

Division 06: Model — A: Junior 12 & under Harrison Sturm, Anchorage

Division 06: Model — B: Juniors 13 — 17 Ashlynn Burgess Eagle River

Division 07: Cultural, Native, American Arts — Open Dana Hills, Willow

Division 07: Cultural, Native, American Arts — A: Junior 12 & under North Brubaker, Wasilla

Division 07: Cultural, Native, American Arts — C: Senior 65+ Christopher Kyan Kenny Juneau

Division 08: Natural Items — Open Peter Vars, Wasilla

Division 08: Natural Items — A: Junior 12 & under Blaze Williams, Wasilla

Division 08: Natural Items — C: Senior 65+ Lester G. Black, Anchorage

Division 09: Miscellaneous — Open Sienna Rodgers, Wasilla

Division 09: Miscellaneous — A: Junior 12 & under Ava Cook, Eagle River

Division 10: Glass — Open Pam McCaul, Wasilla

Division 10: Glass — C: Senior 65+ Gary Hendricks, Palmer

Division 11: Decorative Painting — Open Amber Mucha, Anchorage

Division 12: Flowers, Wreath — C: Senior 65+ Audrey Poplin, Valdez

Division 13: Basket, Box, Tray — Open Sharon Filyaw, Ketchikan

Division 13: Basket, Box, Tray — A: Junior 12 & under Skylar Greenfield Ketchikan

Division 13: Basket, Box, Tray — C: Senior 65+ Jane Hodson, Anchorage

Division 15: Hanging Items — Open Eva Blurton, Anchorage

Division 16: Recycled Items — Open Phyllis Watts, Wasilla

Division 16: Recycled Items — A: Junior 12 & under Lilah Dawn Hartman Chugiak

Division 16: Recycled Items — C: Senior 65+ Katy Brandon, Lamesa

Division 17: Metal — Open Jeremy Winslow Big Lake

Division 22: Dolls — Open Valerie Pickle, Sutton

Division 22: Dolls — A: Junior 12 & under Jillian Holland, Wasilla

Division 22: Dolls — C: Senior 65+ Shirley Novak, Sutton

Division 23: Doll Clothing — C: Senior 65+ Mary Holmes, Anchorage

Division 24: Doll House & Furniture — Open Dana Hills, Willow

Division 26: Fair Theme — A: Junior 12 & under Sierra Wake, Wasilla

Handwork & Needlework Department Division Champions

Division 01: Crochet — Afghans — Open Betty Munoz, Anchorage

Division 01: Crochet — Afghans — C: Senior 65+ Sandra Mull, Anchorage

Division 02: Crochet — Accessories — Open Betty Munoz, Anchorage

Division 02: Crochet — Accessories — C: Senior 65+ Jeanette Morton Nome

Division 03: Crochet — Apparel — Open Jenny Love, Anchorage

Division 03: Crochet — Apparel — A: Junior 12 & Under Alysha Headrick Chugiak

Division 03: Crochet — Apparel — B: Junior 13 — 17 Kayla Von Bergen Wasilla

Division 03: Crochet — Apparel — C: Senior 65+ Doris M. Brown Anchorage

Division 04: Crochet — Baby Items — Open Becky Simpson Anchorage

Division 04: Crochet — Baby Items — A: Junior 12 & Under Isabella Headrick Chugiak

Division 04: Crochet — Baby Items — B: Junior 13 — 17 Alexandria Bako Anchorage

Division 04: Crochet — Baby Items — C: Senior 65+ Jackie D. Smith Anchorage

Division 04: Crochet — Baby Items — P: Professional Dee Gratrix, Palmer

Division 05: Crochet — Centerpieces — Open Joanne Almdale Palmer

Division 05: Crochet — Centerpieces — B: Junior 13 — 17 Alexandria Bako Anchorage

Division 05: Crochet — Centerpieces — C: Senior 65+ Jackie D. Smith Anchorage

Division 05: Crochet — Centerpieces — P: Professional Dee Gratrix, Palmer

Division 06: Crochet — Household Goods or Holiday — Open Brenda Fox, Palmer

Division 06: Crochet — Household Goods or Holiday — A: Junior 12 & under Alysha Headrick Chugiak

Division 06: Crochet — Household Goods or Holiday — B: Junior 13 — 17 Kayla Von Bergen Wasilla

Division 06: Crochet — Household Goods or Holiday — C: Senior 65+ Doris M. Brown Anchorage

Division 06: Crochet — Household Goods or Holiday — P: Professional Dee Gratrix, Palmer

Division 07: Hand Knitting — Accessories — Open Heather Roach, Anchorage

Division 07: Hand Knitting — Accessories — C: Senior 65+ Tamara Benton, Anchorage

Division 08: Hand Knitting — Apparel — Open Laura Wrenn, Chugiak

Division 08: Hand Knitting — Apparel — C: Senior 65+ Laurel Crabbs, Palmer

Division 09: Hand Knitting — Baby Items — Open Candie Graham, Palmer

Division 09: Hand Knitting — Baby Items — C: Senior 65+ Laurel Crabbs, Palmer

Division 10: Hand Knitting — Beading — Open Patricia Coan, Palmer

Division 12: Hand Knitting — Other — Open Kimberly Buxter Craig

Division 12: Hand Knitting — Other — P: Professional Rachel Walker, Anchorage

Division 14: Embroidery — Open Mella Eastman, Palmer

Division 15: Counted Cross Stitch — Pictures — Open Stephanie Campbell Anchorage

Division 15: Counted Cross Stitch — Pictures — C: Senior 65+ Jeanne Doolittle Kenai

Division 16: Counted Cross Stitch — Other — Open Brenda Cruickshank Palmer

Division 17: Appliqué — A: Junior 12 & under Sophia Kristich Palmer

Division 17: Appliqué — C: Senior 65+ Sherry Girard, Eagle River

Division 19: Needlepoint — Open Kristie Sutton, Anchorage

Division 20: Plastic Canvas — Open Linda Veilleux, Wasilla

Division 21: Tatting — Open Amy Durgeloh, Palmer

Division 23: Novice — Open Liliana Koppenberg Houston

Division 23: Novice — A: Junior 12 & under Sadie Bouwens, Palmer

Division 24: Original Design/Mixed Media — Open Joanne Almdale Palmer

Division 24: Original Design/Mixed Media — C: Senior 65+ Tamara Benton, Anchorage

Honey, & Beekeeping Department Division Champions

Division 01: Honey and Other Bee Products Diane Bee, Trapper Creek

Division 02: Honey and Other Bee Products — Junior, ages 12 and under Elic Cowan, Wasilla

Photography Department Division Champions

Division 01: Photography — Open Janet Pierce, Eagle River

Division 01: Photography — A: Junior 12 & under Isaac Cole, Wasilla

Division 01: Photography — B: Junior 13 — 17 Anna Claire Klusewitz Eagle River

Division 01: Photography — P: Professional Kaile Meyers, Anchorage

Quilt Department Division Champions

Division 01: Bed Quilts, Machine Quilted (K/Q) — P: Professional Sheilah Crum, Palmer

Division 02: Bed Quilts, Hand Quilted (K/Q) — C: Senior 65+ Caroline McDonald Sterling

Division 02: Bed Quilts, Hand Quilted (K/Q) — P: Professional Linda Pastlewait Anchorage

Division 02: Bed Quilts, Hand Quilted (K/Q) — Open Mary Mearig, Anchorage

Division 03: Bed Quilts, Group (K/Q) — C: Senior 65+ Jean Rainwater, Anchorage

Division 03: Bed Quilts, Group (K/Q) — Open Jen Allen, Anchorage

Division 04: Bed Quilts, Machine Quilted (T/D) — C: Senior 65+ Norman Van Manen Anchorage

Division 04: Bed Quilts, Machine Quilted (T/D) — P: Professional Cindy Rainey, Kenai

Division 06: Bed Quilts, Group (T/D) — A: Junior 12 & under Paxton Crum, Palmer

Division 06: Bed Quilts, Group (T/D) — P: Professional Lorna Kramer, Palmer

Division 06: Bed Quilts, Group (T/D) — Open Susan Leveque, Eagle River

Division 07: Small Quilts, Machine Quilted (L/C) — A: Junior 12 & under Harlan Horwath, Wasilla

Division 07: Small Quilts, Machine Quilted (L/C) — P: Professional Cindy Rainey, Kenai

Division 09: Small Quilts, Group (L/C) — A: Junior 12 & under Hudson Horwath, Wasilla

Division 10: Wall Hanging, Machine Quilted 45 to 60” — Open Steven Cook, Eagle River

Division 11: Wall Hanging, Hand Quilted 45 to 60” — Open Kay Fiero, Anchorage

Division 12: Wall Hanging, Group 45 to 60” — P: Professional Jan Wallace, Soldotna

Division 12: Wall Hanging, Group 45 to 60” — Open Jonette Myrick, Eagle River

Division 19: Novelty, Machine Quilted — P: Professional Linda Pastlewait, Anchorage

Sewing Department Division Champions

Division 01: For Youth, to age 3, Woven — Open Kathy Rockey, Palmer

Division 03: For Youth, ages 4 to 12, Woven — Open Julie Isaksen, Anchorage

Division 03: For Youth, ages 4 to 12, Woven — A: Junior 12 & under Hannah Kistler, Wasilla

Division 04: For Youth, ages 4-12, Knit — B: Junior 13 to 17 Ellie Butikofer, Palmer

Division 05: For Teen and Women, Woven — Open Beverly Dennis, Anchorage

Division 05: For Teen and Women, Woven — B: Junior 13 to 17 Hannah Houser, Palmer

Division 05: For Teen and Women, Woven — C: Senior 65+ Delberta Trevithick Anchorage

Division 05: For Teen and Women, Woven — P: Professional Roxann Benbow Wasilla

Division 06: For Teen and Women, Knit — Open Julie Isaksen, Anchorage

Division 06: For Teen and Women, Knit — B: Junior 13 to 17 Sarah Weber, Wasilla

Division 06: For Teen and Women, Knit — C: Senior 65+ Karen Sanders, Wasilla

Division 07: Fashion Accessory — Open Lorraine Allers, Wasilla

Division 07: Fashion Accessory — B: Junior 13 to 17 Morgan Watson Wasilla

Division 07: Fashion Accessory — C: Senior 65+ Donna Tomlinson Soldotna

Division 08: Outerwear — Open Dennis Toennessen Chugiak

Division 08: Outerwear — C: Senior 65+ Lois-June Neher Palmer

Division 09: Costume — Open Patricia Jones, Wasilla

Division 09: Costume — B: Junior 13 to 17 Emily Johnson, Anchorage

Division 09: Costume — P: Professional Roxann Benbow Wasilla

Division 10: Household — A: Junior 12 & under Jillian Holland, Wasilla

Division 10: Household — B: Junior 13 to 17 Laura Marie Perry Chugiak

Division 10: Household — C: Senior 65+ Anny Fyno Newport Wrangell

Division 10: Household — P: Professional Wenonah Dodd, Anchorage

Division 11: Embellishments & Wearable Art — B: Junior 13 to 17 Hannah Houser, Palmer

Division 11: Embellishments & Wearable Art — C: Senior 65+ Mary Lou Michels Wasilla

Division 11: Embellishments & Wearable Art — P: Professional Marla Landt, Anchorage

Division 12: Boys & Menswear — Open Kathie Yoder, Anchorage

Division 12: Boys & Menswear — C: Senior 65+ Norman Van Manen Anchorage

Division 13: Machine Embroidery — Open Etta Gamble, Palmer

Division 13: Machine Embroidery — B: Junior 13 to 17 Emma E. German Palmer

Division 13: Machine Embroidery — C: Senior 65+ Jeanne McRoberts Wasilla

Division 13: Machine Embroidery — P: Professional Linnea Sledge, Anchorage

Spirited Beverages & Soda Pop Department Division Champions

Division 01: Labels Kerin Fassler, Eagle River

Division 02: Berry Wine Rich Holmstrom Chugiak

Division 03: Fruit Wine Brian & Nancy Busey Palmer

Division 04: Grape Wine — Red Larry Puckett, Wasilla

Division 05: Grape Wine — White Andrew Rawls, Anchorage

Division 06: Fortified Wines A. Moeller, Palmer

Division 08: Miscellaneous Wines Kathy Kastens, Chugiak

Division 09: Berry Liqueurs & Cordials Dee Gratrix, Palmer

Division 10: Miscellaneous Liqueurs & Cordials Mary Helms, Anchorage

Division 11: Flavored Spirit Betty Anne Scheeler Wasilla

Division 12: Cream Liqueurs Mary Helms, Anchorage

Division 13: Classic Flavored Beverages Mary Helms, Anchorage

Division 16: Ales Steven Schnortz Elmendorf-Richardson

Division 17: Meads and Ciders Laura Milazzo, Palmer

Division 18: Artistic Beer Tom Hammond Wasilla

Woodworking Department Division Champions

Division 01: Woodworking — Open David Johnson, Big Lake

Division 01: Woodworking — A: Junior 12 and under Blake Caldwell, Anchorage

Division 02: Woodturning — Open Lance Baughman Anchorage

Division 02: Woodturning — B: Junior 13 to 17 Kianna Till, Palmer

Division 02: Woodturning — C: Senior 65+ Sharon Combs, Anchorage

Division 03: Woodcarving — Open Fred Olson, Wasilla

Division 03: Woodcarving — B: Junior 13 to 17 Autumn Bright, Eagle River

Division 03: Woodcarving — C: Senior 65+ John Smith, Anchorage

Division 04: Scroll Work — Open Don Slifer, Eagle River

Division 04: Scroll Work — C: Senior 65+ Perry Christie, Anchorage

Division 05: Diamond Willow — C: Senior 65+ Doug Tanner, Palmer

2012 Craft Beer Invitational Winners

Light Ales

Gold — Alaskan Brewing, IPA

Silver — Denali, Single Engine Red

Bronze — 49th State, Blonde

Dark Ales

Gold — Alaska Brewing, Smoked Porter

Silver — Denali, Chuili Stout

Bronze — King Street, Irish Stout

Wheat

Gold — Glacier Brewhouse, Razzbery Wheat

Silver — 49th State, Dunkleweizen

Bronze — Silver Gulch, Pay Streak Hefeweizen

Lager

Gold — 49th State, Vienna Lager

Silver — Denali Brewing, Big Red’s Black

Bronze — Silver Gulch, Fairbanks Lager

Craft

Gold — Denali Brewing, Hiberale 2010

Silver — 49th State, Smoked Ale

Bronze — Silver Gulch, Epicenter

Seasonal

Gold — Alaska Brewing, Baltic Porter 2012

Silver — Alaska Brewing, Barleywine

Bronze — Silver Gulch, Snowhook IPA

Specialty

Gold — Denali Brewing, Wassail 2011

Silver — Alaska Brewing, Smoked Porter

Bronze — Silver Gulch, Lowbush Cranberry

2012 Special Sponsored Results

Art Department

Best of Show and The Gallery Special Award Winner Rose Hendrickson, Palmer

Alaska Watercolor Society Special Award (Class 10 Division Champion — Professional) Michael Bania, Wrangle

Madd Matters Special Award (Director’s Choice) Sirena McNeil, Anchorage

Judge’s Choice Debbie Foster, Wasilla

Judge’s Choice Amanda Johnson (Julius), Wasilla

Judge’s Choice Ross Coleman, Wasilla

Judge’s Choice Inga Sheveleva, Anchorage

Judge’s Choice Patty Halley, Palmer

Baked Goods Department — First Entry

C & H Sugar Special Award (Entry using C&H Sugar, Judge’s Discretion, Open, 1st) Carita Rosebeary, Wasilla

C & H Sugar Special Award (Entry using C&H Sugar, Judge’s Discretion, Open, 2nd) Rita Wright, Wasilla

C & H Sugar Special Award (Entry using C&H Sugar, Judge’s Discretion, Open, 3rd) Linda Thomas, Wasilla

C & H Sugar Special Award (Entry using C&H Sugar, Judge’s Discretion, Junior, 1st) Elizabeth Houser, Eagle River

C & H Sugar Special Award (Entry using C&H Sugar, Judge’s Discretion, Junior, 2nd) Hosanna Lovejoy, Sutton

C & H Sugar Special Award (Entry using C&H Sugar, Judge’s Discretion, Junior, 3rd) Jessica Anderson, Wasilla

Bushes Bunches — Alaska Rhubarb Co. Special Award (Div. 4, Class 11 1st) R Charlie Fellman, Palmer

Judge’s Choice Candie Caraway, Beluga

Baked Goods Department — Second Entry

C & H Sugar Special Award (Entry using C&H Sugar, Judge’s Discretion, Open, 1st ) Patty Kersbergen, Anchorage

C & H Sugar Special Award (Entry using C&H Sugar, Judge’s Discretion, Open, 2nd) Coralynn Foreman, Wasilla

C & H Sugar Special Award (Entry using C&H Sugar, Judge’s Discretion, Open, 3rd) Mike McLaughlin, Anchorage

C & H Sugar Special Award (Entry using C&H Sugar, Judge’s Discretion, Junior, 1st) Luke Alder, Palmer

C & H Sugar Special Award (Entry using C&H Sugar, Judge’s Discretion, Junior, 2nd) Laura Berger, Palmer

C & H Sugar Special Award (Entry using C&H Sugar, Judge’s Discretion, Junior, 3rd) Krista Goodie, Palmer

Bushes Bunches — Alaska Rhubarb Co. Special Award (Div. 4, Class 11 1st) Rita Wright, Wasilla

Canning Department

Best of Show Shannon Wilks, Anchorage

Judge’s Choice Veronica Adams, Anchorage

Judge’s Choice Denise Finch, Wasilla

Ball Fresh Preserving Special Award (Fruits, Adult, 1st) Judy Hunter, Wasilla

Ball Fresh Preserving Special Award (Fruits, Adult, 2nd) Shirley Shaw, Wasilla

Ball Fresh Preserving Special Award (Vegetables, Adult, 1st) Gloria Gale, Palmer

Ball Fresh Preserving Special Award (Vegetables, Adult, 2nd) Nancy Eberle, Anchorage

Ball Fresh Preserving Special Award (Pickles, Adult, 1st) Kelley Koffard, Wasilla

Ball Fresh Preserving Special Award (Pickles, Adult, 2nd) Nancy Eberle, Anchorage

Ball Fresh Preserving Special Award (Soft Spread, Adult, 1st) Gary Setten, Eagle River

Ball Fresh Preserving Special Award (Soft Spread, Adult, 2^nd) Mylinda A Klein, Palmer

Ball Fresh Preserving Special Award (Fruits, Youth, 1st) Owen Manley, Palmer

Ball Fresh Preserving Special Award (Pickles, Youth, 1st) Hayden Scalis, Anchorage

Ball Fresh Preserving Special Award (Soft Spreads, Youth, 1^st) John Paul Deering, Anchorage

Glacier Valley Farm Special Award (Division 3, Class 19, 1st) Janice Anderson, Anchorage

Glacier Valley Farm Special Award (Division 6, Class 14, 1st) Denise Finch, Wasilla

Bushes Bunches — Alaska Rhubarb Co. Special Award (Division 3, Class 17, 1st) Nancy Eberle, Anchorage

Bushes Bunches — Alaska Rhubarb Co. Special Award (Division 6, Class 12, 1st) Janice Anderson, Anchorage

C & H Sugar Special Award (Entry using C & H Sugar, Judge’s Choice, Open, 1st) Veronica Adams, Anchorage

C & H Sugar Special Award (Entry using C & H Sugar, Judge’s Choice, Open, 2nd) Cari Ward, Anchorage

C & H Sugar Special Award (Entry using C & H Sugar, Judge’s Choice, Open, 3rd) Stacey Depriest, Palmer

C & H Sugar Special Award (Entry using C & H Sugar, Judge’s Choice, Junior, 1st) Owen Manley, Palmer

C & H Sugar Special Award (Entry using C & H Sugar, Judge’s Choice, Junior, 2nd) William Deering, Anchorage

C & H Sugar Special Award (Entry using C & H Sugar, Judge’s Choice, Junior, 3rd) Hayden Scalis, Anchorage

Clay Arts Department

Best of Show Kathy Wallace, Palmer

Judge’s Choice Amanda Nesbitt, Wasilla

Knik Knack Mud Shack Special Award (Division 1, Open, Division Champion) Madison Conn, Wasilla

Knik Knack Mud Shack Special Award (Division 1, Junior, Division Champion) Carmen Sauve-Brown, Anchorage

Knik Knack Mud Shack Special Award (Division 2-4, Best of Show) Lois Nixon, Gustavus

Creative Arts & Crafts Department

Best of Show Jeremy Winslow, Big Lake

Superintendent’s Award — Division 13, Class 58, Any Sub-category Lorraine Allers, Wasilla

Superintendent’s Award — Division 14, Class 4, Any Sub-category Anesia Pavilla, Palmer

Greatland Welding & Machine — Division 17 — Outstanding Metal Entry Jeremy Winslow, Big Lake

Judge’s Choice Sandy Polsky, Anchorage

Judge’s Choice Jessie Soder, Gustavus

Judge’s Choice Kenny Sanders, Anchorage

Judge’s Choice Elyce Boyd, Anchorage

Judge’s Choice Jim Kayotawape, Chugiak

Crops Department — First Entry

Best of Show — First Entry Danika Swanson, Anchorage

Judge’s Choice Libby Rempel, Palmer

Alaska Mill Feed & Garden Supply Special Award (Division 14 Champion) Susan Reed, Palmer

Alaska Mill Feed & Garden Supply Special Award (Division 15 Champion) Machentanz Elementary, Wasilla

Alaska Pioneer Fruit Growers Special Award (Division 7, classes 1 to 8 any Div. Champion ) Heidi S Huling, Wasilla

Alaska Pioneer Fruit Growers Special Award (Division 7, classes 9 to 13 any Div. Champion) Bob Boyer, Anchorage

Glacier Valley Farm Special Award (Division 4, Class 8, 1st) Keven Kleweno, Anchorage

Bushes Bunches — Alaska Rhubarb Co. Special Award (Division 12, Class 56, 1st) Lois Olson, Palmer

Little Susitna Farm Special Award (Division 13, Class 5, 1st) Rose M Frey, Wasilla

Little Susitna Farm Special Award (Division 13, Class 5, 2nd) Scott Lawrence, Anchorage

Little Susitna Farm Special Award (Division 13, Class 5, 3rd) Robbin Eychaner, Wasilla

Alaska Seed Growers, Inc. Special Award (Division 13 Champion) Robbin Eychaner, Wasilla

Colony Greenhouse Special Award (Junior Division 11 Champion) Laura Bergey, Palmer

Colony Greenhouse Special Award (Junior Division 15 Champion) Machentanz Elementary, Wasilla

Dearborn Farm Special Award (Division 13 Champion) Robbin Eychaner, Wasilla

Mat-Su Master Gardener’s Club Special Award (Jr. Division 16/Class 2, Outstanding Entry) Ronnie Olson, Palmer

Mat-Su Master Gardener’s Club Special Award (Jr. Division 16/Class 3, Outstanding Entry) Libby Rempel, Palmer

Valley Garden Club Special Award (Junior Division 3, Outstanding Entry) Cole Faulkner, Anchorage

Valley Garden Club Special Award (Junior Division 4, Outstanding Entry) Cadence Hurt, Palmer

Valley Garden Club Special Award (Junior Division 5, Outstanding Entry) Claire Faulkner, Anchorage

Valley Garden Club Special Award (Pat Newcomb’s Award, Judge’s Choice) Libby Rempel, Palmer

Wildflower Garden Club Special Award (Division 17, 1st — Junior 6 to 12) McKinley Katulski, Palmer

Wildflower Garden Club Special Award (Division 17, 2nd — Junior 6 to 12) Savannah Hurt, Palmer

Wildflower Garden Club Special Award (Division 17, 3rd — Junior 6 to 12) Ivy Underhill, Palmer

Wildflower Garden Club Special Award (Division 17, 1st — Junior 13 to 17) Nathan Blackledge, Delta Junction

Wildflower Garden Club Special Award (Division 17, 2nd — Junior 13 to 17) Christiana Blackledge, Delta Junction

Crops Department — Second Entry

Best of Show — Second Entry Dale Marshall, Anchorage

Judge’s Choice Pat Tremaine, Palmer

Alaska Mill Feed & Garden Supply Special Award (Division 14 Champion) Meadow Lakes Bloomers Garden Club, Meadow Lakes

Alaska Mill Feed & Garden Supply Special Award (Division 15 Champion) Anna Warta, Palmer

Alaska Pioneer Fruit Growers Special Award (Division 7, classes 1-8 any Div. Champion) Marian Elliott, Wasilla

Glacier Valley Farm Special Award (Division 4, Class 8, 1st) Keven Kleweno, Anchorage

Bushes Bunches — Alaska Rhubarb Co. Special Award (Division 12, Class 56, 1st) Lois Olson, Palmer

Little Susitna Farm Special Award (Division 13, Class 5, 1st) Lois Olson, Palmer

Little Susitna Farm Special Award (Division 13, Class 5, 3rd) Robert Wilson, Wasilla

Alaska Seed Growers, Inc. Special Award (Division 13 Champion) Ronnie Olson, Palmer

Colony Greenhouse Special Award (Junior Division 11 Champion) Meghan Geary, Wasilla

Colony Greenhouse Special Award (Junior Division 15 Champion) Anna Warta, Palmer

Dearborn Farm Special Award (Division 13 Champion) Ronnie Olson, Palmer

Mat-Su Master Gardener’s Club Special Award (Jr. Division 16/Class 2, Outstanding Entry) Hatcher Pendergrass, Palmer

Valley Garden Club Special Award (Junior Division 3, Outstanding Entry) Claire Faulkner, Anchorage

Valley Garden Club Special Award (Junior Division 4, Outstanding Entry) Anna Warta, Palmer

Valley Garden Club Special Award (Junior Division 5, Outstanding Entry) Claire Faulkner, Anchorage

Valley Garden Club Special Award (Pat Newcomb’s Award, Judge’s Choice) Pat Tremaine, Palmer

Wildflower Garden Club Special Award (Division 17, 1st — Junior 6 to 12) Wendell Bouwens, Palmer

Wildflower Garden Club Special Award (Division 17, 2nd — Junior 6 to 12) Ivy Underhill, Palmer

Wildflower Garden Club Special Award (Division 17, 3rd — Junior 6 to 12) Machetanz Elementary, Wasilla

Fiber & Fleece Department

Best of Show Amy Durgeloh, Palmer

Superintendent’s Award Susan Whiton, Willow

Judge’s Choice Susan Whiton, Willow

Judge’s Choice Ruth Simpson, Wasilla

Heaviest Fleece Ruth Simpson, Wasilla

Longest Staple Deb Frost, Wasilla

Anchorage Weavers & Spinners Guild Special Award — Division 7 Champion (Class 7) — Judge’s Choice Nicole Putnam, Anchorage

Anchorage Weavers & Spinners Guild Special Award — Division 23 Champion (Class 1) — Judge’s Choice Rena Hite, Wasilla

Anchorage Weavers & Spinners Guild Special Award — Division 27 Champion (Class 2) — Judge’s Choice Laurie Stiklewicz, Anchorage

Valley Fiber Arts Guild Special Award — Division 1 Champion (Class 3) — Judge’s Choice Amy Durgeloh, Palmer

Valley Fiber Arts Guild Special Award — Division 16 Champion (Class 7) — Judge’s Choice Carol Johnson, Wasilla

Valley Fiber Arts Guild Special Award — Division 20 Champion (Class 3) — Judge’s Choice Susan Whiton, Willow

Valley Fiber Arts Guild Special Award — Any Other Division Champion — Judge’s Choice Susan Whiton, Willow

Flowers Department — First Entry

Best of Show — 1st Entry Alison Nore, Anchorage

Bering Sea Traders Special Award (Division 16, Class 10 Champion) Claire Faulkner, Anchorage

Colony Greenhouse Special Award (Division 14 Champion) Sophia Rhoads, Palmer

Colony Greenhouse Special Award (Division 15 Champion) Claire Faulkner, Anchorage

Go Petroleum Special Award (Division 8 Champion) Pat Tremaine, Palmer

HeartReach Pregnancy Center Special Award (Division 9 Champion) Robert Wells, Palmer

Alpine Nursery Special Award (Most Unusual Perennial) Marya Morrow, Anchorage

Julia Milan Special Award (Crazy Cacti) Debrah Whaley, Anchorage

Mary Ann Boyd Prize (Reddest Red Flower Contest) Ingrid Cogdill, Eagle River

Mat-Su Master Gardener’s Club (Division 14/Class 1, Outstanding Entry) Hazel Koppenberg, Palmer

Mat-Su Master Gardener’s Club (Division 14/Class 4, Outstanding Entry) Marya Morrow, Anchorage

Pat Tremaine Special Award (Division 6 Champion) Tamra M Ratliff, Wasilla

Valley Garden Club Special Award (Pat Newcomb’s Award, Judge’s Choice) Marya Morrow, Anchorage

Flowers Department — Second Entry

Best of Show — Second Entry Gordon Kylie, Wasilla

Bering Sea Traders Special Award (Division 16, Class 10 Champion) Claire Faulkner, Anchorage

Bushes Bunches Prize (Blackest Black Flower Contest) Julia Milam, Palmer

Colony Greenhouse Special Award (Division 14 Champion) Georgea Cowan, Wasilla

Colony Greenhouse Special Award (Division 15 Champion) Claire Faulkner, Anchorage

Go Petroleum Special Award (Division 8 Champion) Pat Tremaine, Palmer

HeartReach Pregnancy Center Special Award (Division 9 Champion) Garnett Morrow Jr., Anchorage

Alpine Nursery Special Award (Most Unusual Perennial) Pat Tremaine, Palmer

Joyce Larson Prize (Bouquet for Grandma Contest) Amelia “Wren” Paulick, Palmer

Julia Milan Special Award (Super Succulent), Diane Krauszer, Wasilla

Mat-Su Master Gardener’s Club (Division 14/Class 1, Outstanding Entry) Hazel Koppenberg, Palmer

Mat-Su Master Gardener’s Club (Division 14/Class 4, Outstanding Entry) Marya Morrow, Anchorage

Pat Tremaine Special Award (Division 6 Champion) Kris Young, Wasilla

Valley Garden Club Special Award (Pat Newcomb’s Award, Judge’s Choice) Kris Young, Wasilla

Honey & Beekeeping Department

Best of Show & Southcentral Alaska Beekeepers Association Grand Prize Georgea Cowan, Wasilla

Southcentral Alaska Beekeepers Association Special Award (Division 1, Class 1) Dawn Cowan, Wasilla

Southcentral Alaska Beekeepers Association Special Award (Division 1, Class 2) Judy Cadra, Houston

Southcentral Alaska Beekeepers Association Special Award (Division 1, Class 3) Dawn Cowan, Wasilla

Southcentral Alaska Beekeepers Association Special Award (Division 1, Class 4) Martin Bee, Trapper Creek

Southcentral Alaska Beekeepers Association Special Award (Division 1, Class 5) Greg & Devva Elmore, Sutton

Southcentral Alaska Beekeepers Association Special Award (Division 1, Class 9) Diane Bee, Trapper Creek

Southcentral Alaska Beekeepers Association Special Award (Division 1, Class 10) Martin Bee, Trapper Creek

Southcentral Alaska Beekeepers Association Special Award (Division 1, Class 11) Raymond Reed, Palmer

Southcentral Alaska Beekeepers Association Special Award (Division 1, Class 14) Mary Susan Goocey, Chugiak

Southcentral Alaska Beekeepers Association Special Award (Division 2, Class 1) Georgea Cowan, Wasilla

Southcentral Alaska Beekeepers Association Special Award (Division 2, Class 2) Ashlynn Goocey, Chugiak

Southcentral Alaska Beekeepers Association Special Award (Division 2, Class 3) Thomas Bond, Anchorage

Southcentral Alaska Beekeepers Association Special Award (Division 2, Class 4) Jojo & Augusta Crow, Anchorage

Southcentral Alaska Beekeepers Association Special Award (Division 2, Class 9) Elic Cowan, Wasilla

Southcentral Alaska Beekeepers Association Special Award (Division 2, Class 14) Georgea Cowan, Wasilla

Poultry Department — Second Entry

Best of Show — Chicken Leah Hagee, Chugiak

Judge’s Choice — Chicken Leah Hagee, Chugiak

Best of Show — Geese Amy Seils, Wasilla

Judge’s Choice — Geese Amy Seils, Wasilla

Quilts Department

Best of Show and Seams Like Home Quilt Shoppe Award Jen Allen, Anchorage

Superintendent’s Award Jen Allen, Anchorage

Sylvia’s Quilt Depot Award — Best use of Batik Fabrics Nancy Durand, Wasilla

Sylvia’s Quilt Depot — Junior Entry Award Hudson Horwath, Wasilla

Valley Quilter’s Guild Award — Judge’s Choice Lynn Green, Eagle River

Valley Quilter’s Guild Award — Judge’s Choice Brendarae Coor, Palmer

Valley Quilter’s Guild Award — Judge’s Choice Linda Rudolph, Palmer

Valley Quilter’s Guild Award — Judge’s Choice Jessica Nobles, Anchorage

Valley Quilter’s Guild Award — Judge’s Choice Joy Heasley, Wasilla

Luna’s Magic Quilts Award Janet Boyer, Eagle River

Luna’s Magic Quilts Award Linda Markus, Wasilla

Sewing Department

Best of Show, Seams Like Home, J&H Sewing &Vacuum Emma E German, Palmer

J&H Sewing & Vacuum Award — Division 9 Champion Emily Johnson, Anchorage

J&H Sewing & Vacuum Award — Division 11 Champion Marla Landt, Anchorage

J&H Sewing & Vacuum Award — Junior 12 & under Hannah Kistler, Wasilla

J&H Sewing & Vacuum Award — Junior 13 to 17 Sarah Weber, Wasilla

Spirited Beverages Department

Best of Show — Winemaking Betty Anne Scheeler, Wasilla

Best of Show — Homebrew Steven Schnortz, Elmendorf-Richardson

Arctic Brewing Supply for Outstanding Winemaking Entry Betty Anne Scheeler, Wasilla

Arctic Brewing Supply for Outstanding Homebrew Entry Steven Schnortz, Elmendorf-Richardson

Superintendent’s Keg & Cask Award Tom Hammond, Wasilla

Judge’s Choice — Homebrew Tim Patterson, Anchorage

Judge’s Choice — Winemaking/Spirits Sharon Hein, Wasilla

Judge’s Choice — Ales Mary Helms, Anchorage

Woodworking Department

Best of Show David Johnson, Big Lake

Judges Choice William J Poole, Anchorage

Judges Choice Del Otter, Sterling

Superintendent’s Award Chris Vallee, Anchorage

2012 Special Exhibit Results

“Just for Kids” Cookies Contest

1st Haley Estes, Palmer, “Mystical Crisps”

2nd Stephan Thompson, Anchorage, “Hamburger Fun”

3rd Kenley Hampton, Anchorage,“Chocolate and Candy Cane Cookies”

People’s Choice: Alicia Littlejohn. Anchorage, “S’mores Cookies”

A Very Berry Pie Contest

1st Patty Miller, Wasilla, Blueberry Kiwi Cream Pie

2nd Myler Almandinger, Palmer, Blue Strawberry Pear Pie

3rd Crystal Vroman, Palmer, Raspberry Chocolate Pie

Homemade Quick Bread Baking Contest

1st Myler Almandinger, Palmer, “Peanut Butter Cup Quick Bread”

2nd Rodney Almandinger, Palmer, “Brandied Peach Bread”

3rd Terrisa Kercher, Wasilla, “Cinnamon Glazed Zucchini and Berry Bread”

Honorable Mention: Keely Carr, Wasilla, “Keely’s Banana Bread”

Cheesecake Contest

1st Patty Miller, Wasilla, “Peanut Butter Cup Brownie Cheesecake”

2nd Patty Kersbergen, Anchorage, “Fudge Truffle Cheese Cake with Chocolate Drizzled Strawberries”

3rd Erick Almandinger of Palmer “Fresh Raspberry Truffle Cheesecake”

Honorable Mention: Crystal Vroman of Palmer “Sweet Potato Cheesecake”

Great American SPAM® Championship

Adult winners

1st Spam Apple Tart — Tammy Thompson of Anchorage

2nd Spam Maple Nut Ice Cream — Crystal Vroman of Palmer

3rd Chocolate Stout Spam with Bacon Cupcakes — Deborah Patrick of Palmer

Kid Chef winners

1st Egg Roll Spam Bakes — Jozef Thompson of Anchorage

2nd Hawaiian Sweet & Sour Spam — Jessica Anderson of Palmer

3rd Lite Spam Boats — Felicity Thompson of Anchorage

People’s Choice Award: Spamipop’s — Jaida Vroman of Palmer