Excellence in Bear Artistry Awards are Announced / General / Teddy Talk: Creating, Collecting, Connecting

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thumperantiques Sep 2, 2013

The Judges Choice winners of the Excellence in Bear Artistry Awards have been announced and the voting is available online until October 31st. Drop by and take a peek and support your favourite artist. I am thrilled to have won 2 Judges Choice awards this year and am honoured to be in the company of such wonderful artists.

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SueAnn Help Advisor, Banner SponsorSep 2, 2013

Terrific work, Brenda . . . congratulations!

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peterbear Sep 2, 2013

Well done, Brenda: they are two beautiful little bears! bear_thumb

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thumperantiques Sep 2, 2013

Thanks SueAnn and Peter. I really like these awards - Susan does a wonderful job.

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Francesca Sep 2, 2013

Well done Brenda! bear_thumb
And congratulations to all the winners, such beautiful creations! bear_wub

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thumperantiques Sep 2, 2013

Thank you, Francy.

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jillanne Sep 2, 2013

Congratulations Brenda!!! fantastic news and well deserved.

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gugu"s teddies Sep 3, 2013

Congrats Brenda well deserved
Do you have Web Add where i can take i peek at all the other artists
Regards Paula

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thumperantiques Sep 3, 2013

Thanks for the kind comments, Jillanne and Paula! Sorry, I forgot the link - here it is: http://www.bearartistry.com/entries. I hope everyone will support their favourite artists in the People's Choice section from now until October 31st. The People's Choice winners will be announced at the Gala Dinner of the Great Yorkshire Teddy Bear Event, Sheffield on Saturday 16th November 2013.

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ruth Sep 4, 2013

Oooh Brenda, is it OK to post all our pics on here (don't want to encroach on your thread bear_tongue ) I know people like to see forum member's pieces. bear_original

Here is my 3 incher. I am really delighted to have received a Judges' Choice award too, and the Gala Dinner was absolutely wonderful last year bear_flower

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clwilmot Sep 4, 2013

congrats ladies

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desertmountainbear Sep 4, 2013

Congratulations to all the winners. All of the entries were incredible, really top notch. To have made it to the top three is a real achievement.

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thumperantiques Sep 11, 2013

Oh Ruth, of course it's okay to post a picture of your winner! She is adorable, as are all of your bears. Congratulations on your Judges Choice win -
I couldn't be in any better company bear_wub

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thumperantiques Sep 11, 2013

Thank you so much, Joanne, for your kind words and the incredible job you all did in the judging. I can't imagine how hard it must have been! We all appreciate how hard it must have been!

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thumperantiques Sep 11, 2013

Thank you, Carrie.

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Taylor Sep 11, 2013

I've just used the link and is it just me who's daft? I felt really guilty voting and looking at the faces of the little guys I didn't choose I kept wanting to apologise. i would make a rubbish judge! They are all so lovely, well done everyone. bear_flower

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