Each conference gives awards to outstanding entries in the fashion show, juried show, open exhibits, and guild booth displays. Many of these awards are made possible by donations from ANWG member guilds. Some guilds sponsor awards given in the name of a member they wish to recognize or memorialize, while other guilds make a cash donation to be used for a more general award. Some people may elect to individually sponsor a specific award.
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Open Show Awards
All conference attendees will be given 1 “people’s choice” vote.
Votes will be tabulated and the top 3 will be awarded People’s Choice Awards on Saturday at noon.
Juried Show Awards
Best in Show
People’s Choice – Sponsored by Central OR Spinners & Weavers Guild in honor of Linda Davis
Judge’s Choice
Collaborative
Spinning
Skein – spindle spun –
Skein – wheel spun – Sponsored by Aurora Colony Handspinners
Wearables – Sponsored by Handweavers Guild of Boise Valley
For the Home
Best Interpretation of conference theme – Sponsored by Midnight Shuttles Spinners and Weavers
Best Interpretation of conference colors
Weaving
Woven on 4 or fewer – Sponsored by Threadbenders Guild in honor of Laurene Chapman
Woven on more than 4 – Sponsored by Handweavers Guild of Boise Valley
Wearables – Sponsored by Desert Fiber Arts Guild
For the Home – Sponsored by Salem Fiberarts Guild in honor of Dorothy Golf, Sherrie Kuhns, Donna Stor
Wall Hangings – Sponsored by Whatcom Weavers Guild
Best Interpretation of conference theme – Seattle Handweavers Guild in honor of Virginia Harvey
Best Interpretation of conference colors – Seattle Handweavers Guild in honor of Virginia Harvey
Excellence with Complex Structure – Sponsored by Complex Weavers
Other
Felting
Dyeing
Basketry
Tapestry – Sponsored by Whidbey Island Weavers Guild
Wearable – Sponsored by Whatcom Weavers Guild
Best Interpretation of conference theme
Best Interpretation of conference colors
Fashion Show Awards
Best in show
Best garment made of handwoven fabric with 4 shafts or fewer – Skagit Valley Weavers Guild in memory of Nancy Bjerke
Best garment made of handwoven fabric with more than 4 shafts
Best garment made with felted fabric
Best garment made with handspun yarn – Sponsored by Aurora Colony Handspinners
Best scarf or shawl knitted with handspun yarn – Sponsored by Whidbey Island Weavers Guild
Best garment construction
Best use of design
Best scarf or shawl handwoven with 4 shafts or fewer – Portland Handweavers Guild
Best scarf or shawl handwoven with more than 4 shafts
Most innovative garment (unusual materials, structure, color and/or design)
Best interpretation of conference theme
Best use of conference colors
Judge’s choice
Conference Colors Exhibit Awards
Best in Show
Best of Conference Colors Exhibit Weaving
Best of Conference Colors Exhibit Spinning
Best of Conference Colors Exhibit Felting
Best of Conference Colors Exhibit Other Fiber Art – Sponsored by Seaview Weavers Guild
Guild Booth Awards
Best in Show – Sponsored by Whidbey Island Weavers Guild
Best interpretation of conference theme
Best interpretation of conference colors
Most creative
Best booth by guild with 30 or fewer members
Judge’s Choice
People’s Choice