Specials Awards Winners for 2011:

Here is the list of this year's winners of the special awards:
 skein & garment display picture
Award:Sponsored by:Winner:
Sponsored by Local Guilds:
Best Spinning TechniqueGVHGErin Brown
Best Spindle SpunGVHGKim Parkinson
Best Novelty SkeinGVHGJan Delles
Excellence in KnittingRochester Knitting GuildRon Tyler
Best Handwoven ItemWeaver's Guild of RochesterFreda Peisley
Memorial Awards:
Edith Whiteman Memorial Awards - for the
Most Painterly Use of Fiber		Serena Rachels
and
Chantal Loeb		Alanna Wilcox, 1st
Kim Parkinson, 2nd
Jan Delles, 3rd
Linda Geiger Memorial Award- Best Blue SkeinDeb SantollaSharilyn Ross
Linda Geiger Memorial Award- Best Blue GarmentHigh Bid FarmTina Turner
Mary Lil McStravick Award- Best Felted ItemDeb Santollano entries
Carol Ely Award- Best Novice SkeinGVHGErin Brown
Nylah Syed Award- Best Item made from Silent Auction WinningsGVHGSharilyn Ross
Helen Brown Award- Best Use of Flash and ColorGVHGJan Delles
Ann Senour Award- Woven Article Demonstrating Creative Use of ColorSPEHAFreda Peisley
Barb Keller Award- Woven Fiber Art Piece with some HandspunBarb's friendsKristin Coon
Individual & Business Awards:
Best Spindle Spun by a NoviceElizabeth OsbornDawn Railsback
Best Spindle Spun by a JuniorElizabeth Osbornno entries
Best Skein by a JuniorCloverleaf FarmMegan Ross
Best Alpaca Skein by a NoviceSpirit Wind FarmElizabeth Ives
Best Handcrafted Item Using AlpacaSpirit Wind FarmDiane Seely
Best Use of New York State WoolNistock FarmsDiane Seely
Best Original Design (Knit, Crochet, Woven)PollywogsMarcia Weinert
Best Handspinner's Basket, Part IHigh Bid FarmCaroline Baker-Drake
Best Handspinner's Basket, Part II (finished item)Cloverleaf FarmJan Delles
Best Use of Goat FiberBlack North FiberJan Delles
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