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Thank you so much for putting me out of my misery Chrissie 
I have been missing being at IDEX, let alone hearing if I managed to get a nomination or not! I am sooo excited, tho like Krista - I have some stiff competition in my category Just thrilling to get a nomination, congrats to the other nominees.
Krista I love the Eaglets!
Heres my girl who was nominated.. if I can get it to work lol
Funny, I entered more than one piece, and my favourite missed out... I was hoping it would get nominated so I had an excuse to keep it 
Seamore CollectiblesCongratulations to all the nominees!! :dance: :dance: :dance:
LeftyBears by Natascha Sabo
I didn't have any phonecalls or emails from TBF either, so I was sure I had no nominations, then I came here into the forum to see who actually was nominated aand found my name on the list. not only once, but twice!
Most probably you've heard me shouting even in the US.
And here are the pictures of my nominees, who were, by the way, inspired by my two favourite models George Clooney and Wilbaer, the little polar bear in Stuttgart.
Posts: 151Congrats to all the nominees!!! :clap: I haven't gotten a phone call yet but I was listed on Chrissie's list. Large Artist Bear, Dressed Captain Zinfangar - Melissa Zemeski, Attic Heirloom Treasures. Here's my picture of my entry anyway...
Bear Hugs,
Melissa Z
Oh my goodness !!! I almost fell off my chair at work when I read the list of TOBY nominees. Since I had not gotten any phone calls, I had resigned myself to trying again next year ... "Bennie" is such a little "Plain Joe" ... I didn't think he could stand with all the extraordinary and amazingly wonderful pieces I have seen here on Teddy Talk. The artistry and creativity I have seen here is outstanding and makes me humble and honored to be among those listed.
Here's "Bennie"
Still no phone calls here in Canada at my house! But I am going by Chrissies list and still dancingnone the less!
Hugs
Krista
I didn't realize so many hadn't heard yet from TBF. I picked it up from the TBF booth at IDEX. They had them printed out. It's great to see so many TTers on the list!
I love seeing everyone's pictures. Congrats to everyone! :clap:
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This was my first ever contest entry, I was very afraid to even find out!! This is -Ari and Sam in ... Spring Break at the Tiki Hut - in the Artist Vignette section. Many Hugs, Susan. 
Bears by EdieBig congratulations to all the winners! The photos look great - love to see the rest!
Thank you so much for typing out the list for us. What a wonderful surprise to wake up to!!!! Congratulations to all those nominated, and to all those brave enough to enter!!! :clap:
I am so excited to see my name twice on the list!!! I will walk around with a big grin on my face today!!
Here are my two nominees:
Zachary
Grace
puca bearsHuge congratulations everyone :dance: :dance: :dance: - some fabulous bears :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap:
I missed out this time - ho hum..............
big huggies
Maria
ps - Natascha - I thought that faint sound of cheering in the far distance must have been you!
Well done everyone who has been nominated this year!!!!!! :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :dance: :dance: :dance:
I guess it's time for the rest of us entrants to open an 'almost but not quite' thread?! 
Just caught on to this thread
to all the nominees :clap: :clap: :clap:
So exciting to see all the TTers on the list too . Huge hugs to everybody !
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Ruth
Well done to all the nominees, such a talented bunch. Glorious entries!
Regards
Lisa
Hi everyone, 
Wow!! Can I just add my own CONGRATULATIONS to all the winners and their absolutely beautiful creations!!! Every single bear I have seen so far looks outstanding so very well done!! You should all be floating on clouds today!!! :clap: :clap: :clap: :dance: :dance: :clap: :clap: :clap: :hug: :hug:
Hugs :hug: :hug:
Marilyn
Bear HeartsCongratulations to everyone! All the bears and friends are so wonderful! A special congratulations to all you first timers. I have only ever entered one competition (The People's Choice Awards - Sydney Teddy Bear fair). I'm still waiting to see if I'm a finialist! Fingers crossed!
Have a wonderful day!
~Robert
Terries Bears:dance: :dance: :dance:
Tami Eveslage Original Teddy Bears:clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: Congratulations to everyone and thanks for posting your pictures!!!! :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap:
BearsbyTraceyCongratulaions to all :clap: :clap: Missed out this year however my best friend Laraine White was nominated. So we are off to celebrate today with a lunch out :dance:
It will be great to meet up with some of the nominees at Hugglets in September
Hugs
Tracey
Rainebears:clap: :clap: Congratulations to all the nominees :clap: :clap: Thanks Chrissie for posting the list for us. I still haven't had an email from TBF, so it was a wonderful surprise to see my name on the list.
This is Webster
Hugs
Laraine
Yay and congratulations to all the nominees. It's exciting to see so many familiar TT names on the list, and some unfamiliar names, too. That means the industry is growing and drawing new artists who'll keep challenging us all.
Hugs and kudos, too, to those who entered but did not receive nominations. Keep at it -- Next year's your year!!
Posts: 151I got an e-mail from Kathy Dolly that appears to have gone out to all who entered. It had an attached file with the 2009 TOBY Industry's Choice Award Winners. I guess this is how they are contacting us this year.??
Bear hugs,
Melissa Zemeski
LeftyBears by Natascha SaboIt seems so, I just got the same email.
But anyway, it's the official list, my name and bears are on it and so I'm still dancing! :dance: :dance: :dance:
Wazza Bears AustraliaCongratulations everyone. So deserved. KAREN YAY. How exciting. Well done hun!!! May be next year or the year after for me, Must work harder on my designs I think.
just a generic email here too but it works for me!!!
Hugs
Krista
