2026 Contest Results
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Best in Show
Sponsored by JirPet
Nadia Bongelli
Best All Around
Sponsored by Nature’s Specialties and iGroom
Nadia Bongelli
Best First Timer
Sponsored by Foxy Roxy’s Supply Co.
Donald Buckenmeyer
Best Scissoring Award
Sponsored by CPPGA
Anna Stowell
Best Transformation Award
Sponsored by American Grooming Academy
Amanda Marbury
Wire Coated Breeds Sponsored by Electric Cleaner Company
First Place Entry
Bethina Jalilie
First Place Intermediate
Tao Zhou
First Place Open
Nadia Bongelli
All Other Purebreds Sponsored by Geib
First Place Entry
Angelica Chabot
First Place Intermediate
Gina Grant
First Place Open
Nadia Bongelli
Sporting Breeds Sponsored by Earthbath
First Place Entry
Ashley La Fleur
First Place Intermediate
Kaylee Konopaski
First Place Open
Nadia Bongelli
Salon Freestyle Sponsored by Earthbath
First Place Entry
Anna Demchuk
First Place Intermediate
Miguel Flores
First Place Open
Jeon Wooyoung
Poodles Sponsored by Wag’n Tails
First Place Entry
Elizabeth Gosa
First Place Intermediate
Sandy Risso
First Place Open
Nathan Austin
Clipper Challenge Sponsored by Joyzze & Kenchii
First Place
Naomi Mori
Second Place
Rita Tapia
Third Place
Michaela Muncy
Open Creative
Creative First Place
Lori Craig
Creative People’s Choice & Second Place
Alyssa Kasiba
Creative Third Place
Milena Kon
Up & Coming Creative
Sponsored by A Creative Collection
Up & Coming First Place
Ronney Rivera
Up & Coming Second Place
Karla Aguilar
Up & Coming Third Place
Lisa Greer
Rescue Sponsored by PetEdge
First Place
Nicole Ison
Second Place
Natasha Gold
Third Place
Katherine Greaney
Best Bichon Award
Sponsored by Zymox
Jovi Wagner
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