Conference 1997
The Guild of Taxidermists Conference Competitions
held at Sutton Bonington Agricultural College in Nottinghamshire on 5th to 7th September 1997
Best in Show
by Dave Hollingworth
Professional Bird Winner
Wren by Peter Summers
Credits 1997
Other Items from the Show 1997
Photos 1997
Results List 1997
ELLIOTT TROPHY – a new trophy was introduced this year for the best piece of work by a member with less than 3 years’ experience.
Prize Awards
Best in Show
Cape Buffalo Head – Dave Hollingworth
Wagstaffe Trophy (Best Case)
Ring Ouzel – Jack Fishwick
Norfolk Trophy (Best Groundwork)
Ring Ouzel – Jack Fishwick
Best Theme
Blackbirds – Jack Fishwick
Elliott Trophy (most improved amateur)
William Hales
Professional Bird
1st: Spotted Flycatcher – Peter Summers
2nd: Ring Ouzel – Jack Fishwick
3rd: Wren – Peter Summers
Professional Mammal
1st: Cape Buffalo – Dave Hollingworth
2nd: Arctic Fox – Jack Fishwick
3rd: none
Professional Fish
1st: Salmon – Jack Fishwick
2nd: Golden Orfe – Jack Fishwick
3rd: Pike – Chris Elliott
Best Amateur
Male Teal – Barry Wilson
Amateur Theme
Crow (‘Carry on Eating’) – Martyn Brewer
Amateur Bird
1st: Male Teal – Barry Wilson
2nd: Female Teal – Barry Wilson
3rd: Tawny Owl – Barry Wilson
Amateur Mammal
1st: Muntjac Head – David Spaul
2nd: Fox Mask – Mark Williams
3rd: none
Amateur Fish
1st: Common Pacu – David Spaul
2nd: Perch – Paul Stedman
3rd: none
Credits Awarded
Standard Credits
- Chris Elliott – Pike
- Jack Fishwick – Arctic Fox and Lemming
- George Jamieson – Sika Head
- Phil Leggett – Goshawk
- Peter Scott – Jackdaws (x2) and Buzzard
- Peter Summers – Wren, Dartford Warbler, Whinchat, Spotted Flycather and Jay
- Gary Tatterton – Fox, Polecat and Snowy Owl
- Paul Taylor – Roe Head
- Barry Wilson – Tawny Owl and Teals (male and female)
qualifying both Peter Summers and Barry Wilson as Bird Specialists and Gary Tatterton as a Mammal Specialist
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