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Judi Jul 3, 2006

Hi everyone.  I have found out the list of the 2006 TOBY winners.

Here it is:

Miniature Artist Bear/Undressed: Michelle Lamb, Minuet
Small Artist Bear/Dressed,Costumed: Pat Youderin, Jeckle
Small Artist Bear/Undressed: Pat Youderin, Spencer
Large artist Bear/Dressed,Costumed: Michelle Lamb, Burl Ives
Large Artist Bear/Undressed: Judi Paul, Sherwood
Artist"Friends": Karen Lyons, Bebee in the Yarn Basket
Artist Bear/Nontraditional Materials: Janine Genua, Chuckles

I am so incredibly thrilled and deeply honored that my Sherwood has won a TOBY.  This is my first TOBY.

At the same time I know that my winning meant that Sue Ann and Lisa our Dear TTer's did not.   Sue Ann and Lisa, you are truley amzing artist's of whom I admire very greatly.    Sorry I am not wonderful with words..I am a bit shocked right now.

Thank you to everyone who supported me. :hug:  :hug:  :hug:  :hug:

Shelli Retired Help Advisor, Banner SponsorJul 3, 2006

Judi, I'm so thrilled for you!  Congratulations!  :clap:

Judi Jul 3, 2006

Thank you Shelli.  Looks like Your darling piggie and my tiger should get together for drinks...he has sworn off pork.

plushkinbear Jul 3, 2006

Congratulations! to all.  :hug:
Judi and for you too. :hug:  Your bear (and the series of Sherwood bears) are amazing! You deserve that. 

I'm happy for you, my dear friend. 
:hug:  :hug:  :hug:  :hug:  :hug:  :hug:

Julia

New Avenue Crew Jul 3, 2006

Congratulations, Judi!  :hug: ! I was waiting to hear the winners. I was just amazed by so many of the Industry's Choice winners this year, including our very own Judi, Shelli, Lisa, and Sue Ann!   Do you know who won the miniature dressed and tabloid categories?

Bear hugs,
Debora

SunnieOne Jul 3, 2006

oh Judi, That is WONDERFUL! You so deserve it! Enjoy and bask in that wonderful feeling.
Hugs
Sonya

jenny Jul 3, 2006

Huge congratulations Judi...a well deserved win :clap:

Judi Jul 3, 2006

Thank you everyone...I am so excited rigth now I can't even type.  May I share his photo with you..  I know you have probably already seen him but I would like to post him again.

shantell Jul 3, 2006

Oooh...I was just moments ago wondering about these.  Congratulations Judi...and you know what Congratulations to everyone who entered and who were nominated...I still believe everyone deserves to win (Okay everyone I know at least) 

SueAnn Help Advisor, Banner SponsorJul 3, 2006

Big, huge congrats, Judi . . . . fantastic news for you and well deserved!!  You go, girl - this is just the first of MANY to come!  :hug:  :hug:  :hug:  :hug:  :clap:  :clap:  :clap:  :clap:

chrissibrinkley Jul 4, 2006

:clap: !!Congratulations Judi!!  :clap:

This is truly deserved!  I honestly can't believe it's your first...there are sure to be more to come.
You just enjoy every minute of this exciting time! (And you can post Sherwood's photo as many times as you like... can't get enough of him, he's just lovely)

~Chrissi
ebay, ctcatherwoods
coming summer2006...www.CatherWoods.com

DebbieD Jul 4, 2006

:clap:  :clap:  :clap:  :clap: WHOOOHOOOOO!!!!!!!!  :clap:  :clap:  :clap:  :clap:  Sherwood is smiling BIGTIME for his TOBY Award!!!   :hug: 

:hug:  :hug: Congratulations Judi!!!!  :hug:  :hug:   I'll bet you're over the moon ...and well you should be, all your hardwork has paid off 

thumperantiques Jul 4, 2006

Congratulations on your Toby, Judi - Sherwood is wonderfuland!!!  And I agree, congratulations to all the other nominees - they are all wonderful. 

                                             hugs,

                                             Brenda

WildThyme Jul 4, 2006

Judi... A BIG HUGE CONGRATULATIONS on your win!!!  That's WONDERFUL!   :hug:  :love:
Oh... and there's STILL the Golden Teddy's to be announced as well, and I know you are up for a bunch of those too!  You muct just be walking on air!

Shantell, hon, I can't agree with you more... I wish everyone I knew could win too!   :hug:     I thought that each and every one of the nominees were so fabulous!  It was truly agonizing to pick just one from each group... there were oh so many reasons why each just pulled at my heartstrings!

Kim Basta
Wild Thyme Originals

kbonsall Jul 4, 2006

:clap:  :clap: CONGRATULATIONS!! And congratulations to SueAnn and Lisa on getting nominated!!!  :clap:  :clap:

Jellybelly Bears Jul 4, 2006

CONGRATULATIONS JUDI

Sherwood is so amazing like all your work, so much time, detail and talent.  And to everyone else who entered, you all have amazing talent too and it doesn't seem fair that eveyone can't win
xo Sarah

Mitch2052 Jul 4, 2006

Dear Judi,
Three Cheers for a wonderful achievement, what a excitiing time for you. Enjoy your high, it is very well deserved. To be nominated for such and outstanding award is a feat in itself. Congratulations to all those amazing artists nominated. A dream to hold onto forever.
:dance:  :dance:  :dance:
Cheers Susan

Dilu Jul 4, 2006

 

Well  When I looked at the piccys and voted all we could keep saying to each other, yep, the hubby helped, was that the talent out there in bearland was pretty incredible.

Congrats to Judi on your win-

Since it was MY mag I got to make the final decision and I confess I voted for TT ladies first....what can I say?  I'm loyal and goofy.

  I think that the TT folks who were nominated all did wonderful work.  Absolutely incredible fantabulous work. 

And the best of luck to everyone who tried next year!

rufnut Jul 4, 2006

Judi, fantastic news, and congratulations. Sherwood is fabulous. What a great achievement.
:clap:
Congrats to everyone else that participated. :clap:

bearlysane Jul 4, 2006

CONGRATULATIONS JUDI!!!

:clap:  :clap:  :clap:  :clap:  :clap:  :clap:  :clap:  :clap:  :clap:

A well deserved win!!!

I'm so, soooo happy for you,
Sandi

sarahjane Jul 4, 2006

CONGRATULATIONS JUDI

:clap:  :clap:  :clap:  :clap:  :clap:

You must be over the moon
and congratulations to all those who were nominated that is a great honour. All the entries were outstanding.

tanyacook1 Jul 4, 2006

Congrats Sweetie!!

Your wonderful spirit manifests itself in your creations. :hug:    :dance:

Roxanne Jul 4, 2006

ABSOLUTEY PURE PERFECTION!!! MANY CONGRATULATIONS :dance:   :dance:

Just Us Bears Jul 4, 2006

What WONDERFUL news Judi! And so deserved! CONGRATULATIONS!!
It seems like and eternity that we've had to wait to find out the winners. I am just so pleased for you. Cherish the moment and make it last! :clap:  :clap:  :clap:  :clap:  :hug:  :hug:  :hug:

alexisbears Jul 4, 2006

CONGRATULATIONS!

You definately deserve it, - your work is wondeful.

Go treat yourself to something yummy/pretty/frivolous to celebrate!!

Hugs,

Alexis