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5th Annual Rags to
Riches Photo Contest (2013) |
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Page 1 of 3 of US &
Canada and Plus 1 Page of International Division |
Produced
and Sponsored by Double K Industries
Congratulations Winners!
Thank you to everyone that entered. As
always the judges had many entries to consider and the decision making
process took significant time. In the end decisions have to be made and
these are the winners chosen based on the four areas of judging.
US & Canada Division
CLICK HERE FOR INTERNATIONAL WINNER
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First Place - Entry
#42 Sugar by Katie Calkins in Colorado |
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Second Place - Entry
#98 Jezebel by Misty Gieczys in Ohio |
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Third Place - Entry
#12 Utah by Sara Fincham in Ontario,
Canada |
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The
GroomerTALK™ Message
Board is your best source for
current information on active or upcoming Rags to Riches Contests or visit
the Double K Industries website. Thousands of dollars in cash and prizes are awarded each year. The contest
welcomes groomers worldwide.
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Our Judges for 2013 |
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Jodi Murphy |
Melissa Verplank |
Christina Pawlosky |
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Website:
www.jodimurphy.net
GroomerTALK Radio & Ask A Pro Calls
Listen to Jodi's Recordings -
Click Here
Jodi Murphy is a
two-time Master Pet Stylist, a NCMG (National Certified Master Groomer) through the National Dog
Groomers Association of America as well as MPS Meritus (Master Pet
Stylist Meritus) through the International Society of Canine
Cosmetology. She is a multiple Best All Around and Best in Show
competitor. These titles allow Jodi to certify groomers to their
master pet stylist status throughout the USA. She was a GroomTeam
USA team member for four years and ranked within the top four pet
stylist of the United States.
Jodi has become a leading publisher of
instructional DVDs, a supplier of select grooming products and
tools, and a fashionable line of professional groomer apparel. See
web site links above. |
Websites:
www.learn2groomdogs.com
www.paragonpetschool.com
www.melissaverplank.com
GroomerTALK Radio & Ask A Pro Calls
Listen to Melissa's Recordings -
Click Here
Melissa Verplank is a Certified Master Stylist with over 30
years experience in the professional pet grooming industry.
She operates three pet related companies, a luxury boarding
facility called Whiskers Resort & Pet Spa and two companies that are
involved with educating the professional pet groomer and stylist;
The Paragon School
of Pet Grooming, Inc. She publishes instructional grooming books
and DVDs as well as a streaming instructional video website. She
also sells select grooming supplies. See web site links above. She
founded the popular grooming streaming media site,
Learn2GroomDogs.com too. |
Websites:
www.osterpro.com
GroomerTALK Radio & Ask A Pro Calls
Listen to Christina's Recordings -
Click Here
National Training
Manager, Oster®
Professional Products
Accomplishments:
• Multiple Best All Around Groomer and Best
Groomed Dog in Show winner
• World Poodle Groomer 1993 and 1995
• International Groomer of the Year in 1994
• Cardinal Crystal Achievement Award for
Groomer of the year 1993, Congeniality 1994,
and Judge of the year 1996, 1999, 2000,
2001, 2003, 2006
• Also nominated for some of these same
awards in 2004, 2005 and 2006
• Eagle Award from Groom and Board Magazine
1994,
• Voted Groomer of the Decade by New England
Pet Grooming Professionals 2001
• Member of the USA Groom team 1993-1995,
• Oster International Invitational
Tournament of Champions 1995 (Which was the
win that I retired from competitive
grooming)
• Awards of Merit at Westminster Dog Show
eGroomer Articles:
German Trim on a Standard Poodle,
January - March 2013 Issue, see
www.egroomer.com
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Entries Start Here |
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Page 1 of US &
Canada Entries 1 to 50
Go to
Page 2 of US & Canada Entries 51
to 150
Go to
Page 3 of US &
Canada Entries 151 to
END
Go to International Division
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US & Canada
Contest Entries 1 to 50
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Groomer Names
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Misty Gieczys,
Ohio, "Cotton" |
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Jessica Keto,
Michigan, "Jack" |
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Michele Hanline,
New York,
"Prince" |
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Jennifer Rice,
Kentucky,
"Molly" |
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Tommi Aldredge,
Utah, "Dusty" |
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Misty Gieczys,
Ohio, "Tango" |
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Misty Gieczys,
Ohio, "Zeus" |
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Jessica Keto,
Michigan,
"Riley" |
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Teremarie
Kempter, BC
Canada, "Jello" |
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Teremarie
Kempter, BC
Canada, "Dexter" |
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Rachel Peterson,
North Carolina,
"Leigha" |
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Sara Fincham,
ON, Canada,
"Utah"
3rd Place Winner |
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Brook Curtis,
Nevada, "Shanna" |
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Rachelle Swayze,
BC Canada, Boo
Boo |
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Tanya Pandiscia,
New York,
"Sassy" |
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Lauren Picard,
Texas, "Ace" |
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Marissa Mancuso,
New York,
"Minnie" |
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Laura Erickson,
Minnesota, "CJ" |
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Bella Mitchell,
Missouri, "Toby" |
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Tanya Pandiscia,
New York,
"Cuddles" |
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Tanya Pandiscia,
New York,
"Rusty" |
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Virginia
Martinez, Texas,
"Mike" |
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Jo Fleet,
Florida, "Danny" |
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Judy Pineau,
Florida, "Emma" |
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Carol McClain,
Washington,
"Tippy" |
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Lee Ann Pullen,
Kentucky,
"Cotton" |
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Laura Dayton,
Washington, "Libbi" |
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Laura Dayton,
Washington,
"Barney" |
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Jaclyn Nicole
Canter, Indiana,
"Breezy" |
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Jennah Cantner,
Indiana, "Lucy" |
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Shannon
Staggers,
Connecticut,
"Bella" |
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Jody Rabtzow,
"Toby" |
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Brenda Andrade,
Hawaii, "Sita" |
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Karen Cantner,
Indiana, "Hank" |
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Bonnie
Hawley-Desjardins,
Maine, "Demi" |
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Susan Kinser,
Ohio, "Chloe" |
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Ruth Foote,
Texas, "Jim" |
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Jessica Keto,
Michigan,
"Sparky" |
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Jessica Klock,
New York,
"Butch" |
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Sadie Griffin,
Maryland,
"Daisy" |
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Lauren Picard,
Texas, "Beasley" |
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Katie Calkins,
Colorado,
"Sugar"
1st Place Winner |
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Katie Calkins,
Colorado,
"Thompson" |
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Sandi Galindo,
Colorado, "Cujo" |
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Sandi Galindo,
Colorado,
"Mason" |
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Ingrid Woehr,
Colorado, "Iggy" |
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Valerie Kohler,
Florida, "Fritz" |
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Valerie Kohler,
Florida,
"Sienna" |
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Valerie Kohler,
Florida, "Tracy" |
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Sara Fincham, ON
Canada, "Bella" |
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Canada Entries 1 to 50
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Page 2 of US &
Canada Entries 51 to
150
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