The National Wild Turkey Federation recognized some outstanding young artists during its 32st Annual Convention and Sport Show in Atlanta, GA.
The NWTF Youth Art Contest offered chances at $100, a free, one-year JAKES membership and a JAKES T-shirt to artists ages 6-17 who submitted a piece of art work to the contest. The subject of the submissions: wild turkeys and turkey hunting. JAKES stands for Juniors Acquiring Knowledge, Ethics and Sportsmanship.
A panel of five judges reviewed the submissions and awarded first place through third place to outstanding work in four age groups: ages 6-8, ages 9-11, ages 12-14 and ages 15-17. This years winners are:
Ages 6-8
1st: Ryan Bagatta, Muskeoo, WI, 8
2nd: Maggie Bagatta, Muskeoo, WI, 6
3rd: Isabel Sandvick, DeSoto, WI, 7
Ages 9-11
1st: Dylan Obrecht, Budsin, WI, 11
2nd: Wa Meng Moua, Wisconsin Rapids, WI, 11
3rd: Dylan Salrin, Clayton, WI, 9
Ages 12-14
1st: Charlie Rasnake, Honaker, Va., 14
2nd: Lana Weber, Brooklyn, WI, 14
3rd: Hallie Gregor, Brookiville, PA, 13
Ages 15-17
1st: Amber Tkaczyk, LaFollette, TN, 16
2nd: Keng Vang, Berlin, WI, 17
3rd: Allie Baryenbruch, Fitchburg, WI, 16
A new black and white division was created for 2008. The winners are:
Age 9 - 11: Terrance Stahlman, St. Clair, MO, 11
Age 12 - 14: McKenzie Wilzbacher, Haubstadt, IN, 14
