2009 Golden Teddy Nominees Announced! / General / Teddy Talk: Creating, Collecting, Connecting

Teddy Bear Review
Iola, WI
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TBReditor Apr 30, 2009

Congratulations to 2009 Golden Teddy Award nominees, and thanks to everyone who entered this year's competition! The judges commented that judging was especially difficult this year because of all the amazing entries—what a difficult task to narrow down more than 250 entries to 82 nominees! If you see any mistakes on the list (misspellings, missing company names, etc.) please contact me at editor@teddybearreview.com. Nominee packets, which include nominee ribbons, will be mailed next week, so watch your mailbox!

The list of nominees will appear in the August issue of Teddy Bear Review. In the October issue, photographs of the nominees will be included along with a mail-in ballot to vote for your favorite creations.

The awards will be presented at the Golden Teddy Awards banquet on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2009, held in conjunction with the Hunt Valley Christmas/Holiday Show & Sale in Hunt Valley, Md. I hope you will be able to join us for friends, food, and fun, and to congratulate this year’s winners in person. Email editor@teddybearreview.com to register for the banquet (ticket prices TBD).

Individual Artist–Bears

Undressed, 5 inches & under
• "Mimi" by Donna Griffin, Donna and the Bears
• "Mocha" by Peta Smart, Wazzabears
• "Polar" by Tracey Smith, Bears by Tracey
• "Sleepy Chestnut Bear 'Marrone'" by Kumiko and Masaru Nakano, Ma’Sal Creations
• "Yin Yang" by Erika Knirsch, Crunchy Bears
• "Zachary" by Samantha Potter, Mary Myrtle Miniatures

Dressed/Accessorized, 5 inches & under
• "Grace" by Samantha Potter, Mary Myrtle Miniatures
• "Maude" by Donna Griffin, Donna and the Bears
• "Min" by Eun-Sook Ma, Minabear
• "Miss Majesty" by Ruth Bowman, Flutter-By Bears
• "Pirouette" by Karen Alderson
• "Polka Dot" by Michelle Lamb, One&Only Bears

Undressed, over 5 & under 14 inches
• "Cappuccino" by Heike Buchner, Sunshine-Teddys
• "Flocke" by Mary Lou Foley, Bayside Bears
• "Lil Pudge" by Vicky Lougher, Elegant Creations
• "Minerva" by Michelle Lamb, One&Only Bears
• "Sugar Bear" by Judi Paul, Luxembears
• "Tia" by Tammy Wamboldt, Beckoning Bears

Dressed/Accessorized, over 5 & under 14 inches
• "Baggins" by Laraine White, Rainebears
• "Bella" by Karen Alderson
• "Elf" by Berta Hesen-Minten, ThReAdTeDs
• "Helena" by Vicky Lougher, Elegant Creations
• "Miss Lillie" by Kim Russell, Russell Bears
• "Miyabi" by Terumi Yoshikawa, Rose Bear

Undressed, 14 inches & over
• "Bruno" by Britta Helberg
• "Daydreamer" by Karin De Lorenzo
• "Edward Bear" by Tami Eveslage, Tami Eveslage Original Teddy Bears
• "Jeffrey" by Charlene Draeger, CharBears
• "Joe" by Aiko Kawamoto, Aico Bear
• "Spirit Bear (Kermode)" by Sherry Shepardson, Sherr-Bear

Dressed/Accessorized, 14 inches & over
• "Andre" by Lena Volkova, Teddy Kingdom
• "Autunno" by Annalisa Taddei, The Tuscany Bear Maker
• "Captain Zinfangar" by Melissa Zemeski, Heirloom Treasures
• "Frank" by Aiko Kawamoto, Aico Bear
• "Hyun" by Park Yeun-Hee, H&Y Teddy
• "Nymph of Tree" by Eun-Sook Ma, Minabear

Individual Artist–Soft-Sculpture/Plush Animals

• "Aesop" by Michelle Lamb, One&Only Bears
• "Bakari" by Mary Lou Foley, Bayside Bears
• "Holly" by Masako Kitao
• "Hoppity" by Shelly Allison, The Rabbit Maker by Shelly Allison
• "Indy" by Judi Paul, Luxembears
• "Rex (German Shepherd)" by Guenter Dufeu, Dufeu Bear

Individual Artist–Needle-Felted/Sculpted Animals

• "Jamie & Landon" by Iveta Everte
• "Lil' Cubkin" by Janine Galante
• "Mommy I'm Stuck Kitten" by Stephanie Tiongco, Creations by Stevi T.
• "Olivia & Oliver: Luv Bug Romance" by Marge Wiese
• "Rembrandt" by Patricia Bierer, Bierer Off the Road Gifts
• "Roxanne" by Nichole Encinas, Blueberry Creations

Manufacturer–Bears

Undressed or Dressed, 5 inches & under
• "Biscuit-The Gingerbread Bear" by Steiff North America
• "Glaciera" from the story The Woodland Bear Saga by Jessica Van Antwerp
• "Midnight Magic" by Bearington Collection
• "Sadie Sue" by Goodreau Doll

Undressed, over 5 & under 14 inches
• "Baby Beauregard" by Bearington Collection
• "Violet-The Flower Bear" by Steiff North America
• "Yamato" by Terumi Yoshikawa, Rose Bear (collaborative bear with a Japanese old bag company)
• "Zhen Zhen" by Gund Inc.

Dressed/Accessorized, over 5 & under 14 inches
• "Here Comes Santa Claus (Musical)" by Hermann-Spielwaren
• "Nicolas-The Lucky Bear" by Steiff North America
• "Noelle, The Christmas Joy Bear" by Danbury Mint
• "Peppermint Swirl" by Bearington Collection
• "Scooter" by Goodreau Doll
• "Tayla" by Settler Bears

Undressed, 14 inches & over
• "Alexander-The Trademark Bear" by Steiff North America
• "Beauregard" by Bearington Collection
• "Cookie" by Bev White, Happy Tymes Collectibles
• "Gordy" by Gund Inc.
• "Pedrolino" by Hildegard Günzel, PPM Hildegard Günzel

Dressed/Accessorized, 14 inches & over
• "Gwendolyn Glitterwings" by Bearington Collection
• "Hagen" by Gund Inc.
• "Hartley-The Boyds Valentine’s Day Bear" by Danbury Mint (bear licensed through Boyds)
• "Hilary" by Settler Bears
• "Old Bavarian Bear" by Hermann-Spielwaren

Manufacturer–Soft-Sculpture/Plush Animals

• "Doxie" by Bearington Collection
• "Esmerelda" by Hildegard Günzel, PPM Hildegard Günzel
• "Fawny" by Gund Inc.
• "Truffles-Pig on Wheels" by Steiff North America

Tableaux

• "Cat and the Fiddle" by Karen Lyons, KJ Lyons Design
• "Gallopin' Grant and His Horse Jeff Davis" by Bev White, Happy Tymes Collectibles
• "Polar Pals" by Kelly Dean, Kelly Dean and Co.
• "Polar Santa" by Tami Eveslage, Tami Eveslage Original Teddy Bears
• "Santa's Little Helpers" by Julie Shepherd
• "Would You Like to Be Our Mom" by Heike Buchner, Sunshine-Teddys

Past Time Bears
Double Oak, Texas
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SueAnn Help Advisor, Banner SponsorApr 30, 2009

:clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: Wow . . . look at all the Teddy Talkers!! Way to go, people! Congratulations to all of you very talented artists - all nominations well deserved. I'm truly so proud of you all. Sarah, I did notice that Kelly Dean (Tableaux category) is listed as Kelly Zwagerman. ??

Teddy Bear Review
Iola, WI
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TBReditor Apr 30, 2009

SueAnn wrote:

:clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: Wow . . . look at all the Teddy Talkers!! Way to go, people! Congratulations to all of you very talented artists - all nominations well deserved. I'm truly so proud of you all. Sarah, I did notice that Kelly Dean (Tableaux category) is listed as Kelly Zwagerman. ??

That was how Kelly was registered. I can change it though. Thanks!

Dolls N Dreams
Aurora, Colorado
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TamiL Apr 30, 2009

Congrats to all the winners :clap: :clap: :clap:

Peachtree Cottage
Georgia
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PeachtreeCottage Apr 30, 2009

Congratulations to everyone!

/miniteddyhugs,

Bumpkin Bears
Antwerp, Belgium
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Bumpkin Bears Apr 30, 2009

yippeee congratulations to you all, such fun to see so many of you there :dance: bear_flower
Hugs
Catherine x

Terries Bears
Sherwood Park, Alberta, Canada
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Terrie Apr 30, 2009

Congratulations to all!!!!!! :clap: :clap: :clap:

Brierley Bears
Barnsley, South Yorkshire
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Kat Apr 30, 2009

Congratulations everyone :clap: :clap: :clap:

New York
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FrizzyBear Apr 30, 2009

How wonderful! My congrats to all of you. bear_thumb

Beckoning Bears
Nova Scotia
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Tammy Apr 30, 2009

I am soooooo excited and surprised !! The suspense has been killing bear_wacko I let out a huge gasp when I saw my name on the list, then the tears started. bear_shocked I always feel like such a little fish in a big pond.

Congratulations to everyone who got a nomination and took the chance to enter. :clap: :dance: It's always bittersweet when everyone can't get chosen. Huge hugs to everyone. :hug:

Barling Bears
Nr. Maidstone, Kent
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Barling Bears Apr 30, 2009

Hi there! bear_flower

I would just like say a big CONGRATULATIONS to everyone on the list! Well done and I bet you are all so thrilled!

Hugs

Marilyn bear_flower

Jigpaws
Edinburgh, Scotland
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Jigpaws Apr 30, 2009

Congratulations everyone....well done :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap:

Hugs
Janice

Past Time Bears
Double Oak, Texas
Posts: 21,911

SueAnn Help Advisor, Banner SponsorApr 30, 2009

TBReditor wrote:

SueAnn wrote:
:clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: Wow . . . look at all the Teddy Talkers!! Way to go, people! Congratulations to all of you very talented artists - all nominations well deserved. I'm truly so proud of you all. Sarah, I did notice that Kelly Dean (Tableaux category) is listed as Kelly Zwagerman. ??
That was how Kelly was registered. I can change it though. Thanks!

Oh gosh, if that was the way he was registered, then maybe it's how he wants his name listed. Trust me to stick my nose where it doesn't belong. :redface: Maybe he'll pop in here and clear up the mystery.

bears by beesley TM
Tofield Alberta Canada
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bearsbybeesley Apr 30, 2009

Way to go guys! Congratulations to all of you who won and to all of those who entered.

Hugs Louise

Wazza Bears Australia
Bulli
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wazzabears Apr 30, 2009

OMG I have been nominated!!! YAY :dance:
Congrats to everyone that has been nominated, There are a lot of amazing names in the list. This has been a dream for me to be nominated with the people that have inspired me. I can't believe it, I have to pinch myself.
Good luck everyone.