The Sanibel-Captiva Shell Club recently presented the list of ribbon and special award winners from the 89th Sanibel Shell Show & Festival, held on March 5-7 at The Community House on Sanibel.
It featured a juried show in two divisions: scientific and artistic.
The winners are as follows:
RIBBONS — SCIENTIFIC DIVISION
– Student Grades 7 – 12 – Worldwide – Shells and/or sea life – Any source
1st Rylee Collett – Sebastian, FL
2nd Caroline Dolezal – Jupiture, FL
– Single Shell – Sanibel-Captiva – Self-collected
1st Hannah Richardson – Marco Island, FL
2nd Barry McBroom – Sebring, FL
– Single Shell – Florida-Caribbean – Self-collected
1st Ann Palmer – Vashon, WA
2nd Hannah Richardson – Marco Island, FL
3rd Jennifer Geary – Martinsburg, WV
– Single Shell – Florida-Caribbean – Any source
1st Irene Longley Clark – Cape Coral, FL
2nd Crystal Brasel – Tarpon Springs, FL
– Single Shell – Worldwide – Self-collected
1st Gene Everson – Louisville, KY
2nd Anne Joffe – Sanibel, FL
3rd Vicky Wall – Mayodan, NC
– Single Shell – Worldwide – Any source
1st Freddy Collett – Sebastian, FL
2nd Gene Everson – Louisville, KY
3rd Irene Longley Clark – Cape Coral, FL
– Single Shell – Unusual Variants – Albinos, Freaks, etc. – Any source
1st Anne Joffe – Sanibel, FL
2nd Jennifer Geary – Martinsburg, WV
3rd Irene Longley Clark – Cape Coral, FL
– Single Shell – Fossil – Shells and/or other sea life – Any source
1st Blanton Rowan – Nokomis, FL
2nd Irene Longley Clark – Cape Coral, FL
3rd Jeff D’Huyvetter – Lehigh Acres, FL
– Multiple Shells – Sanibel-Captiva – Self-collected
1st Debi and Barry McBroom – Sebring, FL
– Multiple Shells – Florida-Caribbean – Self-collected
1st Hannah Richardson – Marco Island, FL
2nd Ann Palmer – Vashon, WA
3rd Constance Marshall Miller – Lewes, DE
– Multiple Shells – Worldwide – Self-collected
1st Vicky Wall – Mayodan, NC
2nd Noah Roos – Naples, FL
– Multiple Shells – One Minor Family – Any source
1st Dr. Rick Batt – Cape Coral, FL
– Multiple Shells – One Genus – Any source
1st Dr. Rick Batt – Cape Coral, FL
– Multiple Shells – One Species – To show color, form and/or growth – Self-collected
1st Sarah Rosenbaum – Naples, FL
2nd Constance Marshall Miller – Lewes, DE
3rd Noah Roos – Naples, FL
– Multiple Shells – One Species – To show color, form and/or growth – Any source
1st Dr. Rick Batt – Cape Coral, FL
– Multiple Shells – Educational – Shells intended primarily to teach – Any source
1st Karlynn Morgan – Salem, NC
– Multiple Shells – Unusual Variants – Albinos, Freaks, etc. – Any source
1st Pauline Prideaux – North Fort Myers, FL
– Multiple Specimens – Fossils – Shells and/or other sea life – Any source
1st Ron Bopp – Palmetto, FL
2nd Jeff D’Huyvetter – Lehigh Acres, FL
3rd Blanton Rowan – Nokomis, FL
– Multiple Specimens – Sea Life Other Than Shells – Coral, echinoderm, etc. – Any source
1st Ron Bopp – Palmetto, FL
2nd Dr. Rick Batt – Cape Coral, FL
3rd Pauline Prideaux – North Fort Myers, FL
– Single or Multiple Shells – Special – Does not fit into any other class
1st Noah Roos – Naples, FL
– 28-A Single 28-B Multiple Shells – Beginning Scientific Exhibitor – Over 18 years of age
1st Blanton Rowan – Nokomis, FL
2nd Colleen Maxwell – Port Orange, FL
3rd Roxann Morin – Palm Bay, FL
– Sanibel Platinum Award – Previous winner of a major award – such as du Pont, C.O.A., Masters
1st Gene Everson – Louisville, KY
RIBBONS — ARTISTIC DIVISION
– Hobbyist – Flower or Flower Arrangement – Max 30 in high x 24in wide – Made of Shells and or sea life
1st Shanti Moore – Port St. Lucie, FL
2nd Jennifer Geary – Martinsburg, WV
3rd Mary Hennemann – Fort Myers, FL
– Hobbyist – Miniature Picture – Max. 6in. x 8in. – Sea life – with or without shells
1st Leslie Anding – Sanibel, FL
– Hobbyist – Lamp – Max 36 in x 24 in wide – Shells and/or sea life
1st Debby Alexander – Sarasota, FL
3rd Elizabeth Johnson – Lehigh Acres, FL
– Hobbyist – Tree or Topiary – Single non-holiday. Max 30in high x 24in wide – Shells and/or sea life. No lights
1st Yelena Sotnik – Fort Myers, FL
2nd Debby Alexander – Sarasota, FL
– Hobbyist – Jewelry – Single piece – Single piece of jewelry in a covered case. – Shells and/or sea life related. Max
1st Marvin Hennemann – Florence, KY
2nd Guelda Wooldridge – Sarasota, FL
3rd Valorie Wolf – Sanibel, FL
– Hobbyist – Shell-Related Needlecraft – No kits. Max 30in x 24 in wide – Shell and/or sea life related
1st Marge Gammon – Cape Coral, FL
2nd Guelda Wooldridge – Sarasota, FL
3rd Theresa Lawler – Fort Myers, FL
– Hobbyist – Holiday Decoration – Any holiday of your choice. Max 30 in high x 24in – Shells and/or sea life
1st Jennifer Geary – Martinsburg, WV
2nd Guelda Wooldridge – Sarasota, FL
3rd Susan Riley – Panama City, FL
– Hobbyist – Single Sailor’s Valentine – Min 7 in, Max 14 – Shells and/or sea life
1st Hiromi Ozawa – Yamanashi, Japan
2nd Marti Gorun – Sanibel, FL
– Hobbyist – Single Sailor’s Valentine – Min Greater than 14 in Max 28 in – Shells and/or sea life
1st Shanti and Barry Moore – Port Lucie, FL
2nd Ikuko Iwasaki – Yamanashi, Japan
– Hobbyist – Single Miniature Sailor’s Valentine – Not to exceed 6 in – Shells and/or sea life
1st Shanti Moore – Port St. Lucie, FL
2nd Yoko Yagi – Yamanashi, Japan
3rd Marissa Mandell – Lake Worth, FL
– Hobbyist – Traditional Single Sailor’s Valentine – Max 14 x 14 – Shells and/or sea life
1st Hiromi Ozawa – Yamanashi, Japan
2nd Shanti and Barry Moore – Port Lucie, FL
– Hobbyist – Double Sailor’s Valentine – Max 14 in.x 28 Heart/Flowers & Message – Shells and/or sea life
1st Ikuko Iwasaki – Yamanashi, Japan
– Hobbyist – Traditional Double Sailor’s Valentine – Max 14 in x Max 28 in – Shells and/or sea life
1st Yoko Yagi – Yamanashi, Japan
– Hobbyist – Animals, Mermaid, Statues, Busts – Max 30 in high x 24 in wide – Shells and/or sea life
1st Beryl Hosack – Cape Coral, FL
2nd Jennifer Geary – Martinsburg, WV
3rd Guelda Wooldridge – Sarasota, FL
– Hobbyist – Shell Box – Max 12 in high x 14 in.wide – Shells and/or sea life
1st Marti Gorun – Sanibel, FL
2nd Laura Adams – Cape Coral, FL
– Hobbyist – Miscellaneous – Max 30 in high x 24 in.wide – Shells and/or other sea life
1st Andrea Kukulich-Flynn – Sanibel, FL
2nd Jennifer Geary – Martinsburg, WV
3rd Susan Riley – Panama City, FL
– Hobbyist – Flower Picture – Max 30 in high x 24 in. wide – Shells and/or other sea life
1st Roxann Morin – Palm Bay, FL
2nd Shanti Moore – Port St. Lucie, FL
3rd Marti Gorun – Sanibel, FL
– Hobbyist – Picture or Mosaic other than flowers – Max 30 in high x 24 in. wide – Table top easel required
1st Andrea Kukulich-Flynn – Sanibel, FL
2nd Cindy Boyd – Venice, FL
3rd Guelda Wooldridge – Sarasota, FL
– Hobbyist – Multimedia – Painting or other artistic rendering.Max 30in x 24 – Shell related No actual shells Tabletop
1st Ramona Novitski – Estero, FL
2nd Sandy Powell – Fort McCoy, FL
3rd Mark Novitski – Estero, FL
– Hobbyist – Photography – Photography only. Max 30 in wide x 24 in wide – Shell related.No actual shells.Tabletop
1st Vicky Wall – Mayodan, NC
2nd Pauline Prideaux – North Fort Myers, FL
3rd Ronald Lusk – Boca Raton, FL
– Hobbyist – Mirror – Max 30 in high x 24 in wide. If round max 24 in. – Shells and/or sea life. Tabletop easel required
1st Leslie Anding – Sanibel, FL
2nd Marti Gorun – Sanibel, FL
– Student – Student Exhibitor Grades 7-12 – Max 30 in high x 24 in wide. Table top only – Any of the above Classes
1st Townes Hetzer – Melrose, FL
2nd Rebekah Roos – Naples, FL
3rd Caroline Dolezal – Jupiture, FL
– Professional – Flower or Flower Arrangement – Max 30 in. high x 24 in wide – Shells and/or sea life
1st Barb Walling – Sanibel, FL
2nd Joann Kishfy – Cape Coral, FL
– Professional – Miniature Flower Arrangement – Max 3 in x 3 in x 3 in – Shells and/or sea life
1st Tyler Schoenherr – Fort Myers, FL
2nd Sandy Powell – Fort McCoy, FL
3rd Constance Marshall Miller – Lewes, DE
– Professional – Miniature Picture – Max 6 in x 8 in – Shells and/or sea life
1st Sandy Powell – Fort McCoy, FL
2nd Kathryn Perkins – Mashpee, MA
– Professional – Jewelry – Single piece – Single piece of jewelry in a covered case. – Shells and/or sea life related.
1st Kathryn Perkins – Mashpee, MA
3rd Sylvia Griner – Riverview, FL
– Professional – Jewelry – Multiple pieces – Multiple pieces of jewelry in covered case limit 8 – Shells and/or sea life
1st Kathryn Perkins – Mashpee, MA
2nd Sandy Powell – Fort McCoy, FL
– Professional – Shell Related Needlecraft – No kits. Max 30 in x 24 in. – Shell and/or sea life
1st Denise Betourne – Gilmanton, NH
– Professional – Holiday Decoration – Max 30 in high x 24 in. wide – Shell and/or sea life
1st Fran Alford – Henerson, TX
2nd Sandy Powell – Fort McCoy, FL
3rd Michele McKibbon – Tampa, FL
– Professional – Single Sailor’s Valentine – Min 7 in., Max 14 in. – Shells and/or other sea life
1st Constance Marshall Miller – Lewes, DE
2nd Denise Betourne – Gilmanton, NH
3rd Theresa Narus – Rockland, MA
– Professional – Single Sailor’s Valentine – Min 14 in, Max 28 in – Shells and/or other sea life
1st David Rhyne – Sarasota, FL
2nd Constance Marshall Miller – Lewes, DE
3rd Sandy Powell – Fort McCoy, FL
3rd Hatsue Iimuro – Yamanashi, Japan
– Professional – Single Miniature Valentine – Size not to exceed 6 inches max – Shells and/or other sea life
1st Denise Betourne – Gilmanton, NH
2nd Kathryn Perkins – Mashpee, MA
3rd Constance Marshall Miller – Lewes, DE
– Professional – Traditional Single Sailor’s Val. – Max 14 in x 14 in. – Shells and/or other sea life
1st Constance Marshall Miller – Lewes, DE
3rd Deborah Worden – Christiansted, V.I.
– Professional – Innovative/Avante-Garde Val. – Single or double valentine. Single max 18in x 18in – Double max 14
1st Denise Betourne – Gilmanton, NH
2nd Constance Marshall Miller – Lewes, DE
3rd Hatsue Iimuro – Yamanashi, Japan
– Professional – Animals, Mermaids, Statues, Busts – Max 30 in high x 24 in wide – Small shells and/or other sea life
1st Sandy Powell – Fort McCoy, FL
– Professional – Shell Box – Must utilize shells and/or sea life – as a major component
1st Fran Alford – Henerson, TX
2nd Sandy Powell – Fort McCoy, FL
3rd Kathryn Perkins – Mashpee, MA
– Professional – Miscellaneous – Not applicable to other classes – Max 30 in high x 24 in wide
1st Allieson Bruce-Woolcock – Riverview, FL
2nd Kathryn Perkins – Mashpee, MA
3rd Suzanne Dietsch – Wyanet, IL
– Professional – Flower Picture – Max 30 in high x 24 in wide. Tabletop required – Shells and/or sea life
1st Barb Walling – Sanibel, FL
2nd Kathryn Perkins – Mashpee, MA
– Professional – Picture or Mosaic Other Than Flowers – Max 30 in high x 24 in wide. Tabletop easel required – Shells
1st Susan Lloyd – Westport, CT
2nd Deborah Worden – Christiansted, V.I.
3rd Erika Kern – Fort Myers, FL
– Professional – Multimedia – Painting or other artistic rendering Tabletop ease – Shell related. No actual Shells Ma
1st Constance Marshall Miller – Lewes, DE
3rd Mara Balodis – Bokeelia, FL
– Professional – Photography – Max 30 in high x 24 wide Tabletop easel required – Shell related
1st Meredith Blain – Venice, FL
2nd Sarah Rosenbaum – Naples, FL
– Professional – Mirror – Max 30 in high x 24 in wide. Round max 24in – Shells and/or sea life. Table top required
1st Michele McKibbon – Tampa, FL
2nd Kathryn Greenwald – Coplay, OH
– Hobbyist/Professional – Collectibles – Antiques, fine art, unusual artifacts – Incorporating shells or shell motifs
1st Heather Okeefe – Sanibel, FL
2nd Bev Dolezal – Palm Beach Gardens, FL
3rd Ann Palmer – Vashon, WA
SPECIAL AWARDS — SCIENTIFIC DIVISION
– Conchologists of America Award
Amanda Collett – Sebastian, FL
– Best Sanibel-Captiva Shells – Self-collected; Any Class
Hannah Richardson – Marco Island, FL
– Best Florida-Caribbean Shells – Best Florida-Caribbean Shells in any class (including Best of the Blues if applicable)
Amanda Collett – Sebastian, FL
– Best Worldwide Shells – Any source; best exhibit in any Class
Dr. Rick Batt – Cape Coral, FL
– Best Fossils Exhibit – Multiple Shells – Any Source; best exhibit in Class 24 or in Class 30
Ron Bopp – Palmetto, FL
– Shell of Show:Self-Collected – Best self-collected single shell in any exhibit
Gene Everson – Louisville, KY
– Best Single South Pacific Shell Award – Best single South Pacific shell in any exhibit
Gene Everson – Louisville, KY
– Shell of Show: Any Source – Best single shell from any source in any exhibit
Freddy Collett – Sebastian, FL
– Shell of Show: Fossil – Best single shell fossil in any exhibit
Ron Bopp – Palmetto, FL
– Best Young Scientist Award – Best exhibit in Class 2
Rylee Collett – Sebastian, FL
– Best of the Blues – Best entry in Class 30
Amanda Collett – Sebastian, FL
– Sanibel Platinum Award – Best exhibit in Class 31
Gene Everson – Louisville, KY
– The Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia – Most outstanding exhibit of Mollusks at a shell show
Dr. Rick Batt – Cape Coral, FL
– Judge’s Special Ribbons – (Dr. José Leal)
Dr. Rick Batt – Cape Coral, FL
– Judge’s Special Ribbons – (Dr. Duane Kauffmann)
Freddy Collett – Sebastian, FL
– Judges’ Merit Ribbon
Dr. Rick Batt – Cape Coral, FL
– Peoples’ Choice Award-Scientific – Scientific exhibit voted most outstanding by the public
Ron Bopp – Palmetto, FL
SPECIAL AWARDS — ARTISTIC DIVISION
– Best Shell Flower- Hobbyist – Best shell flower exhibit in Classes 40-43
Shanti Moore – Port St. Lucie, FL
– Best Picture or Mosaic – Best entry in Class 41, 58 or 59.
Roxann Morin – Palm Bay, FL
– Best Lamp – Hobbyist – Best lamp in Class 42
Debby Alexander – Sarasota, FL
– Best Jewelry – Hobbyist – Best jewelry in Classes 44 or 45
Marvin Hennemann – Florence, KY
– Best Mirror – Hobbyist – Best mirror in Class 62
Leslie Anding – Sanibel, FL
– Best Single Sailor’s Valentine – Hobbyist – Best Sailor’s Valentine in Classes 48, 49 or 51
Shanti and Barry Moore – Port Lucie, FL
– Best Miniature Sailor’s Valentine – Hobbyist – Best miniature Sailor’s Valentine in Class 50
Shanti Moore – Port St. Lucie, FL
– Best Double Sailor’s Valentine – Hobbyist – Best Sailor’s Valentine in Classes 52 or 53
Yoko Yagi – Yamanashi, Japan
– Best Holiday Exhibit – Hobbyist – Best holiday exhibit in Class 47
Jennifer Geary – Martinsburg, WV
– Best Photography/Mixed Media Exhibit – Hobbyist – Best exhibit in Classes 60 or 61
Vicky Wall – Mayodan, NC
– Best Miscellaneous Exhibit – Hobbyist – Best Miscellaneous Exhibit in Class 57
Andrea Kukulich-Flynn – Sanibel, FL
– Best Young Artist Exhibit – Best Young Artist Exhibit in Student Classes 63 or 64
Townes Hetzer – Melrose, FL
– Best in Show – Hobbyist – Best hobbyist exhibit in Classes 40-62
Yoko Yagi – Yamanashi, Japan
– Best Single Sailor’s Valentine – Professional – Best exhibit in Classes 73, 74 or 76
David Rhyne – Sarasota, FL
– Best Miniature Sailor’s Valentine – Professional – Best exhibit in Class 75
Denise Betourne – Gilmanton, NH
– Best Flower Exhibit -Professional – Best exhibit in Classes 65 or 66
Tyler Schoenherr – Fort Myers, FL
– Best Picture or Mosaic Exhibit – Professional – Best exhibit in Classes 67,81 or 82
Sandy Powell – Fort McCoy, FL
– Best Animals, Mermaids, Statues, or Busts – Best exhibit in Classes 78
Sandy Powell – Fort McCoy, FL
– Best in Show Award – Professional – Best entry in professional Classes 65-85
Constance Marshall Miller – Lewes, DE
– Judge’s Special Ribbons – One award by each Artistic Judge to any Artistic Division Exhibit
Ikuko Iwasaki – Yamanashi, Japan
– Judge’s Special Ribbons – One award by each Artistic Judge to any Artistic Division Exhibit
Kathryn Perkins – Mashpee, MA
– Judges’ Merit Ribbons – Awarded to a non-blue-ribbon exhibit that both judges agree was noteworthy of recognition.
Constance Marshall Miller – Lewes, DE
– Peoples’ Choice Award – Artistic – Artistic exhibit voted most outstanding by public
Guelda Wooldridge – Sarasota, FL
– Best Collectibles Award – Best exhibit in Class 201
Heather Okeefe – Sanibel, FL
– Best Animals, Mermaids, Statues, or Busts-Hobbyist – Best entry in Class 55
Beryl Hosack – Cape Coral, FL