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Artistry Award

Definitions of Qualifying Entries

Best of Show Award

ONE Best of Show entry is permitted from each show.
If a Chapter holds more than one show, Best of Show winners from each show may be entered.
If a show awards multiple Best of Show ribbons, show chairpersons must select one as the final Best of Show.

Peoples Choice Award

A "popular choice" award determined by voting from the general public instead of judges.

Non-judged Grand Masters

Is a category reserved for those who have won a Best of Show or People's Choice in previous shows, or are at a high level and consistently show their works in art galleries.

Lisa Baurmeister, California, 2017 People's Choice winner