{"id":196840,"date":"2026-03-18T20:14:07","date_gmt":"2026-03-18T20:14:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/196840\/"},"modified":"2026-03-18T20:14:07","modified_gmt":"2026-03-18T20:14:07","slug":"ribbon-award-recipients-for-shell-show-announced-sanibel-captiva","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/196840\/","title":{"rendered":"Ribbon, award recipients for shell show announced &#8211; SANIBEL-CAPTIVA"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Sanibel-Captiva Shell Club recently presented the list of ribbon and special award winners from the 89th Sanibel Shell Show &amp; Festival, held on March 5-7 at The Community House on Sanibel.<\/p>\n<p>It featured a juried show in two divisions: scientific and artistic.<\/p>\n<p>The winners are as follows:<\/p>\n<p>RIBBONS \u2014 SCIENTIFIC DIVISION<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 Student Grades 7 \u2013 12 \u2013 Worldwide \u2013 Shells and\/or sea life \u2013 Any source<\/p>\n<p>1st Rylee Collett \u2013 Sebastian, FL<\/p>\n<p>2nd Caroline Dolezal \u2013 Jupiture, FL<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 Single Shell \u2013 Sanibel-Captiva \u2013 Self-collected<\/p>\n<p>1st Hannah Richardson \u2013 Marco Island, FL<\/p>\n<p>2nd Barry McBroom \u2013 Sebring, FL<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 Single Shell \u2013 Florida-Caribbean \u2013 Self-collected<\/p>\n<p>1st Ann Palmer \u2013 Vashon, WA<\/p>\n<p>2nd Hannah Richardson \u2013 Marco Island, FL<\/p>\n<p>3rd Jennifer Geary \u2013 Martinsburg, WV<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 Single Shell \u2013 Florida-Caribbean \u2013 Any source<\/p>\n<p>1st Irene Longley Clark \u2013 Cape Coral, FL<\/p>\n<p>2nd Crystal Brasel \u2013 Tarpon Springs, FL<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 Single Shell \u2013 Worldwide \u2013 Self-collected<\/p>\n<p>1st Gene Everson \u2013 Louisville, KY<\/p>\n<p>2nd Anne Joffe \u2013 Sanibel, FL<\/p>\n<p>3rd Vicky Wall \u2013 Mayodan, NC<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 Single Shell \u2013 Worldwide \u2013 Any source<\/p>\n<p>1st Freddy Collett \u2013 Sebastian, FL<\/p>\n<p>2nd Gene Everson \u2013 Louisville, KY<\/p>\n<p>3rd Irene Longley Clark \u2013 Cape Coral, FL<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 Single Shell \u2013 Unusual Variants \u2013 Albinos, Freaks, etc. \u2013 Any source<\/p>\n<p>1st Anne Joffe \u2013 Sanibel, FL<\/p>\n<p>2nd Jennifer Geary \u2013 Martinsburg, WV<\/p>\n<p>3rd Irene Longley Clark \u2013 Cape Coral, FL<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 Single Shell \u2013 Fossil \u2013 Shells and\/or other sea life \u2013 Any source<\/p>\n<p>1st Blanton Rowan \u2013 Nokomis, FL<\/p>\n<p>2nd Irene Longley Clark \u2013 Cape Coral, FL<\/p>\n<p>3rd Jeff D\u2019Huyvetter \u2013 Lehigh Acres, FL<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 Multiple Shells \u2013 Sanibel-Captiva \u2013 Self-collected<\/p>\n<p>1st Debi and Barry McBroom \u2013 Sebring, FL<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 Multiple Shells \u2013 Florida-Caribbean \u2013 Self-collected<\/p>\n<p>1st Hannah Richardson \u2013 Marco Island, FL<\/p>\n<p>2nd Ann Palmer \u2013 Vashon, WA<\/p>\n<p>3rd Constance Marshall Miller \u2013 Lewes, DE<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 Multiple Shells \u2013 Worldwide \u2013 Self-collected<\/p>\n<p>1st Vicky Wall \u2013 Mayodan, NC<\/p>\n<p>2nd Noah Roos \u2013 Naples, FL<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 Multiple Shells \u2013 One Minor Family \u2013 Any source<\/p>\n<p>1st Dr. Rick Batt \u2013 Cape Coral, FL<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 Multiple Shells \u2013 One Genus \u2013 Any source<\/p>\n<p>1st Dr. Rick Batt \u2013 Cape Coral, FL<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 Multiple Shells \u2013 One Species \u2013 To show color, form and\/or growth \u2013 Self-collected<\/p>\n<p>1st Sarah Rosenbaum \u2013 Naples, FL<\/p>\n<p>2nd Constance Marshall Miller \u2013 Lewes, DE<\/p>\n<p>3rd Noah Roos \u2013 Naples, FL<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 Multiple Shells \u2013 One Species \u2013 To show color, form and\/or growth \u2013 Any source<\/p>\n<p>1st Dr. Rick Batt \u2013 Cape Coral, FL<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 Multiple Shells \u2013 Educational \u2013 Shells intended primarily to teach \u2013 Any source<\/p>\n<p>1st Karlynn Morgan \u2013 Salem, NC<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 Multiple Shells \u2013 Unusual Variants \u2013 Albinos, Freaks, etc. \u2013 Any source<\/p>\n<p>1st Pauline Prideaux \u2013 North Fort Myers, FL<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 Multiple Specimens \u2013 Fossils \u2013 Shells and\/or other sea life \u2013 Any source<\/p>\n<p>1st Ron Bopp \u2013 Palmetto, FL<\/p>\n<p>2nd Jeff D\u2019Huyvetter \u2013 Lehigh Acres, FL<\/p>\n<p>3rd Blanton Rowan \u2013 Nokomis, FL<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 Multiple Specimens \u2013 Sea Life Other Than Shells \u2013 Coral, echinoderm, etc. \u2013 Any source<\/p>\n<p>1st Ron Bopp \u2013 Palmetto, FL<\/p>\n<p>2nd Dr. Rick Batt \u2013 Cape Coral, FL<\/p>\n<p>3rd Pauline Prideaux \u2013 North Fort Myers, FL<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 Single or Multiple Shells \u2013 Special \u2013 Does not fit into any other class<\/p>\n<p>1st Noah Roos \u2013 Naples, FL<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 28-A Single 28-B Multiple Shells \u2013 Beginning Scientific Exhibitor \u2013 Over 18 years of age<\/p>\n<p>1st Blanton Rowan \u2013 Nokomis, FL<\/p>\n<p>2nd Colleen Maxwell \u2013 Port Orange, FL<\/p>\n<p>3rd Roxann Morin \u2013 Palm Bay, FL<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 Sanibel Platinum Award \u2013 Previous winner of a major award \u2013 such as du Pont, C.O.A., Masters<\/p>\n<p>1st Gene Everson \u2013 Louisville, KY<\/p>\n<p>RIBBONS \u2014 ARTISTIC DIVISION<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 Hobbyist \u2013 Flower or Flower Arrangement \u2013 Max 30 in high x 24in wide \u2013 Made of Shells and or sea life<\/p>\n<p>1st Shanti Moore \u2013 Port St. Lucie, FL<\/p>\n<p>2nd Jennifer Geary \u2013 Martinsburg, WV<\/p>\n<p>3rd Mary Hennemann \u2013 Fort Myers, FL<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 Hobbyist \u2013 Miniature Picture \u2013 Max. 6in. x 8in. \u2013 Sea life \u2013 with or without shells<\/p>\n<p>1st Leslie Anding \u2013 Sanibel, FL<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 Hobbyist \u2013 Lamp \u2013 Max 36 in x 24 in wide \u2013 Shells and\/or sea life<\/p>\n<p>1st Debby Alexander \u2013 Sarasota, FL<\/p>\n<p>3rd Elizabeth Johnson \u2013 Lehigh Acres, FL<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 Hobbyist \u2013 Tree or Topiary \u2013 Single non-holiday. Max 30in high x 24in wide \u2013 Shells and\/or sea life. No lights<\/p>\n<p>1st Yelena Sotnik \u2013 Fort Myers, FL<\/p>\n<p>2nd Debby Alexander \u2013 Sarasota, FL<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 Hobbyist \u2013 Jewelry \u2013 Single piece \u2013 Single piece of jewelry in a covered case. \u2013 Shells and\/or sea life related. Max<\/p>\n<p>1st Marvin Hennemann \u2013 Florence, KY<\/p>\n<p>2nd Guelda Wooldridge \u2013 Sarasota, FL<\/p>\n<p>3rd Valorie Wolf \u2013 Sanibel, FL<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 Hobbyist \u2013 Shell-Related Needlecraft \u2013 No kits. Max 30in x 24 in wide \u2013 Shell and\/or sea life related<\/p>\n<p>1st Marge Gammon \u2013 Cape Coral, FL<\/p>\n<p>2nd Guelda Wooldridge \u2013 Sarasota, FL<\/p>\n<p>3rd Theresa Lawler \u2013 Fort Myers, FL<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 Hobbyist \u2013 Holiday Decoration \u2013 Any holiday of your choice. Max 30 in high x 24in \u2013 Shells and\/or sea life<\/p>\n<p>1st Jennifer Geary \u2013 Martinsburg, WV<\/p>\n<p>2nd Guelda Wooldridge \u2013 Sarasota, FL<\/p>\n<p>3rd Susan Riley \u2013 Panama City, FL<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 Hobbyist \u2013 Single Sailor\u2019s Valentine \u2013 Min 7 in, Max 14 \u2013 Shells and\/or sea life<\/p>\n<p>1st Hiromi Ozawa \u2013 Yamanashi, Japan<\/p>\n<p>2nd Marti Gorun \u2013 Sanibel, FL<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 Hobbyist \u2013 Single Sailor\u2019s Valentine \u2013 Min Greater than 14 in Max 28 in \u2013 Shells and\/or sea life<\/p>\n<p>1st Shanti and Barry Moore \u2013 Port Lucie, FL<\/p>\n<p>2nd Ikuko Iwasaki \u2013 Yamanashi, Japan<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 Hobbyist \u2013 Single Miniature Sailor\u2019s Valentine \u2013 Not to exceed 6 in \u2013 Shells and\/or sea life<\/p>\n<p>1st Shanti Moore \u2013 Port St. Lucie, FL<\/p>\n<p>2nd Yoko Yagi \u2013 Yamanashi, Japan<\/p>\n<p>3rd Marissa Mandell \u2013 Lake Worth, FL<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 Hobbyist \u2013 Traditional Single Sailor\u2019s Valentine \u2013 Max 14 x 14 \u2013 Shells and\/or sea life<\/p>\n<p>1st Hiromi Ozawa \u2013 Yamanashi, Japan<\/p>\n<p>2nd Shanti and Barry Moore \u2013 Port Lucie, FL<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 Hobbyist \u2013 Double Sailor\u2019s Valentine \u2013 Max 14 in.x 28 Heart\/Flowers &amp; Message \u2013 Shells and\/or sea life<\/p>\n<p>1st Ikuko Iwasaki \u2013 Yamanashi, Japan<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 Hobbyist \u2013 Traditional Double Sailor\u2019s Valentine \u2013 Max 14 in x Max 28 in \u2013 Shells and\/or sea life<\/p>\n<p>1st Yoko Yagi \u2013 Yamanashi, Japan<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 Hobbyist \u2013 Animals, Mermaid, Statues, Busts \u2013 Max 30 in high x 24 in wide \u2013 Shells and\/or sea life<\/p>\n<p>1st Beryl Hosack \u2013 Cape Coral, FL<\/p>\n<p>2nd Jennifer Geary \u2013 Martinsburg, WV<\/p>\n<p>3rd Guelda Wooldridge \u2013 Sarasota, FL<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 Hobbyist \u2013 Shell Box \u2013 Max 12 in high x 14 in.wide \u2013 Shells and\/or sea life<\/p>\n<p>1st Marti Gorun \u2013 Sanibel, FL<\/p>\n<p>2nd Laura Adams \u2013 Cape Coral, FL<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 Hobbyist \u2013 Miscellaneous \u2013 Max 30 in high x 24 in.wide \u2013 Shells and\/or other sea life<\/p>\n<p>1st Andrea Kukulich-Flynn \u2013 Sanibel, FL<\/p>\n<p>2nd Jennifer Geary \u2013 Martinsburg, WV<\/p>\n<p>3rd Susan Riley \u2013 Panama City, FL<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 Hobbyist \u2013 Flower Picture \u2013 Max 30 in high x 24 in. wide \u2013 Shells and\/or other sea life<\/p>\n<p>1st Roxann Morin \u2013 Palm Bay, FL<\/p>\n<p>2nd Shanti Moore \u2013 Port St. Lucie, FL<\/p>\n<p>3rd Marti Gorun \u2013 Sanibel, FL<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 Hobbyist \u2013 Picture or Mosaic other than flowers \u2013 Max 30 in high x 24 in. wide \u2013 Table top easel required<\/p>\n<p>1st Andrea Kukulich-Flynn \u2013 Sanibel, FL<\/p>\n<p>2nd Cindy Boyd \u2013 Venice, FL<\/p>\n<p>3rd Guelda Wooldridge \u2013 Sarasota, FL<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 Hobbyist \u2013 Multimedia \u2013 Painting or other artistic rendering.Max 30in x 24 \u2013 Shell related No actual shells Tabletop<\/p>\n<p>1st Ramona Novitski \u2013 Estero, FL<\/p>\n<p>2nd Sandy Powell \u2013 Fort McCoy, FL<\/p>\n<p>3rd Mark Novitski \u2013 Estero, FL<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 Hobbyist \u2013 Photography \u2013 Photography only. Max 30 in wide x 24 in wide \u2013 Shell related.No actual shells.Tabletop<\/p>\n<p>1st Vicky Wall \u2013 Mayodan, NC<\/p>\n<p>2nd Pauline Prideaux \u2013 North Fort Myers, FL<\/p>\n<p>3rd Ronald Lusk \u2013 Boca Raton, FL<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 Hobbyist \u2013 Mirror \u2013 Max 30 in high x 24 in wide. If round max 24 in. \u2013 Shells and\/or sea life. Tabletop easel required<\/p>\n<p>1st Leslie Anding \u2013 Sanibel, FL<\/p>\n<p>2nd Marti Gorun \u2013 Sanibel, FL<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 Student \u2013 Student Exhibitor Grades 7-12 \u2013 Max 30 in high x 24 in wide. Table top only \u2013 Any of the above Classes<\/p>\n<p>1st Townes Hetzer \u2013 Melrose, FL<\/p>\n<p>2nd Rebekah Roos \u2013 Naples, FL<\/p>\n<p>3rd Caroline Dolezal \u2013 Jupiture, FL<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 Professional \u2013 Flower or Flower Arrangement \u2013 Max 30 in. high x 24 in wide \u2013 Shells and\/or sea life<\/p>\n<p>1st Barb Walling \u2013 Sanibel, FL<\/p>\n<p>2nd Joann Kishfy \u2013 Cape Coral, FL<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 Professional \u2013 Miniature Flower Arrangement \u2013 Max 3 in x 3 in x 3 in \u2013 Shells and\/or sea life<\/p>\n<p>1st Tyler Schoenherr \u2013 Fort Myers, FL<\/p>\n<p>2nd Sandy Powell \u2013 Fort McCoy, FL<\/p>\n<p>3rd Constance Marshall Miller \u2013 Lewes, DE<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 Professional \u2013 Miniature Picture \u2013 Max 6 in x 8 in \u2013 Shells and\/or sea life<\/p>\n<p>1st Sandy Powell \u2013 Fort McCoy, FL<\/p>\n<p>2nd Kathryn Perkins \u2013 Mashpee, MA<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 Professional \u2013 Jewelry \u2013 Single piece \u2013 Single piece of jewelry in a covered case. \u2013 Shells and\/or sea life related.<\/p>\n<p>1st Kathryn Perkins \u2013 Mashpee, MA<\/p>\n<p>3rd Sylvia Griner \u2013 Riverview, FL<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 Professional \u2013 Jewelry \u2013 Multiple pieces \u2013 Multiple pieces of jewelry in covered case limit 8 \u2013 Shells and\/or sea life<\/p>\n<p>1st Kathryn Perkins \u2013 Mashpee, MA<\/p>\n<p>2nd Sandy Powell \u2013 Fort McCoy, FL<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 Professional \u2013 Shell Related Needlecraft \u2013 No kits. Max 30 in x 24 in. \u2013 Shell and\/or sea life<\/p>\n<p>1st Denise Betourne \u2013 Gilmanton, NH<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 Professional \u2013 Holiday Decoration \u2013 Max 30 in high x 24 in. wide \u2013 Shell and\/or sea life<\/p>\n<p>1st Fran Alford \u2013 Henerson, TX<\/p>\n<p>2nd Sandy Powell \u2013 Fort McCoy, FL<\/p>\n<p>3rd Michele McKibbon \u2013 Tampa, FL<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 Professional \u2013 Single Sailor\u2019s Valentine \u2013 Min 7 in., Max 14 in. \u2013 Shells and\/or other sea life<\/p>\n<p>1st Constance Marshall Miller \u2013 Lewes, DE<\/p>\n<p>2nd Denise Betourne \u2013 Gilmanton, NH<\/p>\n<p>3rd Theresa Narus \u2013 Rockland, MA<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 Professional \u2013 Single Sailor\u2019s Valentine \u2013 Min 14 in, Max 28 in \u2013 Shells and\/or other sea life<\/p>\n<p>1st David Rhyne \u2013 Sarasota, FL<\/p>\n<p>2nd Constance Marshall Miller \u2013 Lewes, DE<\/p>\n<p>3rd Sandy Powell \u2013 Fort McCoy, FL<\/p>\n<p>3rd Hatsue Iimuro \u2013 Yamanashi, Japan<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 Professional \u2013 Single Miniature Valentine \u2013 Size not to exceed 6 inches max \u2013 Shells and\/or other sea life<\/p>\n<p>1st Denise Betourne \u2013 Gilmanton, NH<\/p>\n<p>2nd Kathryn Perkins \u2013 Mashpee, MA<\/p>\n<p>3rd Constance Marshall Miller \u2013 Lewes, DE<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 Professional \u2013 Traditional Single Sailor\u2019s Val. \u2013 Max 14 in x 14 in. \u2013 Shells and\/or other sea life<\/p>\n<p>1st Constance Marshall Miller \u2013 Lewes, DE<\/p>\n<p>3rd Deborah Worden \u2013 Christiansted, V.I.<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 Professional \u2013 Innovative\/Avante-Garde Val. \u2013 Single or double valentine. Single max 18in x 18in \u2013 Double max 14<\/p>\n<p>1st Denise Betourne \u2013 Gilmanton, NH<\/p>\n<p>2nd Constance Marshall Miller \u2013 Lewes, DE<\/p>\n<p>3rd Hatsue Iimuro \u2013 Yamanashi, Japan<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 Professional \u2013 Animals, Mermaids, Statues, Busts \u2013 Max 30 in high x 24 in wide \u2013 Small shells and\/or other sea life<\/p>\n<p>1st Sandy Powell \u2013 Fort McCoy, FL<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 Professional \u2013 Shell Box \u2013 Must utilize shells and\/or sea life \u2013 as a major component<\/p>\n<p>1st Fran Alford \u2013 Henerson, TX<\/p>\n<p>2nd Sandy Powell \u2013 Fort McCoy, FL<\/p>\n<p>3rd Kathryn Perkins \u2013 Mashpee, MA<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 Professional \u2013 Miscellaneous \u2013 Not applicable to other classes \u2013 Max 30 in high x 24 in wide<\/p>\n<p>1st Allieson Bruce-Woolcock \u2013 Riverview, FL<\/p>\n<p>2nd Kathryn Perkins \u2013 Mashpee, MA<\/p>\n<p>3rd Suzanne Dietsch \u2013 Wyanet, IL<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 Professional \u2013 Flower Picture \u2013 Max 30 in high x 24 in wide. Tabletop required \u2013 Shells and\/or sea life<\/p>\n<p>1st Barb Walling \u2013 Sanibel, FL<\/p>\n<p>2nd Kathryn Perkins \u2013 Mashpee, MA<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 Professional \u2013 Picture or Mosaic Other Than Flowers \u2013 Max 30 in high x 24 in wide. Tabletop easel required \u2013 Shells<\/p>\n<p>1st Susan Lloyd \u2013 Westport, CT<\/p>\n<p>2nd Deborah Worden \u2013 Christiansted, V.I.<\/p>\n<p>3rd Erika Kern \u2013 Fort Myers, FL<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 Professional \u2013 Multimedia \u2013 Painting or other artistic rendering Tabletop ease \u2013 Shell related. No actual Shells Ma<\/p>\n<p>1st Constance Marshall Miller \u2013 Lewes, DE<\/p>\n<p>3rd Mara Balodis \u2013 Bokeelia, FL<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 Professional \u2013 Photography \u2013 Max 30 in high x 24 wide Tabletop easel required \u2013 Shell related<\/p>\n<p>1st Meredith Blain \u2013 Venice, FL<\/p>\n<p>2nd Sarah Rosenbaum \u2013 Naples, FL<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 Professional \u2013 Mirror \u2013 Max 30 in high x 24 in wide. Round max 24in \u2013 Shells and\/or sea life. Table top required<\/p>\n<p>1st Michele McKibbon \u2013 Tampa, FL<\/p>\n<p>2nd Kathryn Greenwald \u2013 Coplay, OH<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 Hobbyist\/Professional \u2013 Collectibles \u2013 Antiques, fine art, unusual artifacts \u2013 Incorporating shells or shell motifs<\/p>\n<p>1st Heather Okeefe \u2013 Sanibel, FL<\/p>\n<p>2nd Bev Dolezal \u2013 Palm Beach Gardens, FL<\/p>\n<p>3rd Ann Palmer \u2013 Vashon, WA<\/p>\n<p>SPECIAL AWARDS \u2014 SCIENTIFIC DIVISION<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 Conchologists of America Award<\/p>\n<p>Amanda Collett \u2013 Sebastian, FL<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 Best Sanibel-Captiva Shells \u2013 Self-collected; Any Class<\/p>\n<p>Hannah Richardson \u2013 Marco Island, FL<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 Best Florida-Caribbean Shells \u2013 Best Florida-Caribbean Shells in any class (including Best of the Blues if applicable)<\/p>\n<p>Amanda Collett \u2013 Sebastian, FL<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 Best Worldwide Shells \u2013 Any source; best exhibit in any Class<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Rick Batt \u2013 Cape Coral, FL<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 Best Fossils Exhibit \u2013 Multiple Shells \u2013 Any Source; best exhibit in Class 24 or in Class 30<\/p>\n<p>Ron Bopp \u2013 Palmetto, FL<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 Shell of Show:Self-Collected \u2013 Best self-collected single shell in any exhibit<\/p>\n<p>Gene Everson \u2013 Louisville, KY<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 Best Single South Pacific Shell Award \u2013 Best single South Pacific shell in any exhibit<\/p>\n<p>Gene Everson \u2013 Louisville, KY<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 Shell of Show: Any Source \u2013 Best single shell from any source in any exhibit<\/p>\n<p>Freddy Collett \u2013 Sebastian, FL<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 Shell of Show: Fossil \u2013 Best single shell fossil in any exhibit<\/p>\n<p>Ron Bopp \u2013 Palmetto, FL<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 Best Young Scientist Award \u2013 Best exhibit in Class 2<\/p>\n<p>Rylee Collett \u2013 Sebastian, FL<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 Best of the Blues \u2013 Best entry in Class 30<\/p>\n<p>Amanda Collett \u2013 Sebastian, FL<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 Sanibel Platinum Award \u2013 Best exhibit in Class 31<\/p>\n<p>Gene Everson \u2013 Louisville, KY<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 The Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia \u2013 Most outstanding exhibit of Mollusks at a shell show<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Rick Batt \u2013 Cape Coral, FL<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 Judge\u2019s Special Ribbons \u2013 (Dr. Jos\u00e9 Leal)<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Rick Batt \u2013 Cape Coral, FL<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 Judge\u2019s Special Ribbons \u2013 (Dr. Duane Kauffmann)<\/p>\n<p>Freddy Collett \u2013 Sebastian, FL<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 Judges\u2019 Merit Ribbon<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Rick Batt \u2013 Cape Coral, FL<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 Peoples\u2019 Choice Award-Scientific \u2013 Scientific exhibit voted most outstanding by the public<\/p>\n<p>Ron Bopp \u2013 Palmetto, FL<\/p>\n<p>SPECIAL AWARDS \u2014 ARTISTIC DIVISION<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 Best Shell Flower- Hobbyist \u2013 Best shell flower exhibit in Classes 40-43<\/p>\n<p>Shanti Moore \u2013 Port St. Lucie, FL<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 Best Picture or Mosaic \u2013 Best entry in Class 41, 58 or 59.<\/p>\n<p>Roxann Morin \u2013 Palm Bay, FL<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 Best Lamp \u2013 Hobbyist \u2013 Best lamp in Class 42<\/p>\n<p>Debby Alexander \u2013 Sarasota, FL<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 Best Jewelry \u2013 Hobbyist \u2013 Best jewelry in Classes 44 or 45<\/p>\n<p>Marvin Hennemann \u2013 Florence, KY<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 Best Mirror \u2013 Hobbyist \u2013 Best mirror in Class 62<\/p>\n<p>Leslie Anding \u2013 Sanibel, FL<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 Best Single Sailor\u2019s Valentine \u2013 Hobbyist \u2013 Best Sailor\u2019s Valentine in Classes 48, 49 or 51<\/p>\n<p>Shanti and Barry Moore \u2013 Port Lucie, FL<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 Best Miniature Sailor\u2019s Valentine \u2013 Hobbyist \u2013 Best miniature Sailor\u2019s Valentine in Class 50<\/p>\n<p>Shanti Moore \u2013 Port St. Lucie, FL<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 Best Double Sailor\u2019s Valentine \u2013 Hobbyist \u2013 Best Sailor\u2019s Valentine in Classes 52 or 53<\/p>\n<p>Yoko Yagi \u2013 Yamanashi, Japan<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 Best Holiday Exhibit \u2013 Hobbyist \u2013 Best holiday exhibit in Class 47<\/p>\n<p>Jennifer Geary \u2013 Martinsburg, WV<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 Best Photography\/Mixed Media Exhibit \u2013 Hobbyist \u2013 Best exhibit in Classes 60 or 61<\/p>\n<p>Vicky Wall \u2013 Mayodan, NC<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 Best Miscellaneous Exhibit \u2013 Hobbyist \u2013 Best Miscellaneous Exhibit in Class 57<\/p>\n<p>Andrea Kukulich-Flynn \u2013 Sanibel, FL<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 Best Young Artist Exhibit \u2013 Best Young Artist Exhibit in Student Classes 63 or 64<\/p>\n<p>Townes Hetzer \u2013 Melrose, FL<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 Best in Show \u2013 Hobbyist \u2013 Best hobbyist exhibit in Classes 40-62<\/p>\n<p>Yoko Yagi \u2013 Yamanashi, Japan<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 Best Single Sailor\u2019s Valentine \u2013 Professional \u2013 Best exhibit in Classes 73, 74 or 76<\/p>\n<p>David Rhyne \u2013 Sarasota, FL<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 Best Miniature Sailor\u2019s Valentine \u2013 Professional \u2013 Best exhibit in Class 75<\/p>\n<p>Denise Betourne \u2013 Gilmanton, NH<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 Best Flower Exhibit -Professional \u2013 Best exhibit in Classes 65 or 66<\/p>\n<p>Tyler Schoenherr \u2013 Fort Myers, FL<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 Best Picture or Mosaic Exhibit \u2013 Professional \u2013 Best exhibit in Classes 67,81 or 82<\/p>\n<p>Sandy Powell \u2013 Fort McCoy, FL<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 Best Animals, Mermaids, Statues, or Busts \u2013 Best exhibit in Classes 78<\/p>\n<p>Sandy Powell \u2013 Fort McCoy, FL<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 Best in Show Award \u2013 Professional \u2013 Best entry in professional Classes 65-85<\/p>\n<p>Constance Marshall Miller \u2013 Lewes, DE<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 Judge\u2019s Special Ribbons \u2013 One award by each Artistic Judge to any Artistic Division Exhibit<\/p>\n<p>Ikuko Iwasaki \u2013 Yamanashi, Japan<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 Judge\u2019s Special Ribbons \u2013 One award by each Artistic Judge to any Artistic Division Exhibit<\/p>\n<p>Kathryn Perkins \u2013 Mashpee, MA<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 Judges\u2019 Merit Ribbons \u2013 Awarded to a non-blue-ribbon exhibit that both judges agree was noteworthy of recognition.<\/p>\n<p>Constance Marshall Miller \u2013 Lewes, DE<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 Peoples\u2019 Choice Award \u2013 Artistic \u2013 Artistic exhibit voted most outstanding by public<\/p>\n<p>Guelda Wooldridge \u2013 Sarasota, FL<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 Best Collectibles Award \u2013 Best exhibit in Class 201<\/p>\n<p>Heather Okeefe \u2013 Sanibel, FL<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 Best Animals, Mermaids, Statues, or Busts-Hobbyist \u2013 Best entry in Class 55<\/p>\n<p>Beryl Hosack \u2013 Cape Coral, FL<\/p>\n<p>To reach SANIBEL-CAPTIVA SHELL CLUB, please email <a href=\"https:\/\/www.captivasanibel.com\/news\/2026\/03\/ribbon-award-recipients-for-shell-show-announced-3\/mailto:\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The Sanibel-Captiva Shell Club recently presented the list of ribbon and special award winners from the 89th 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