Intergroom
2026 Contest Results
Smiling woman with tattoos posing a groomed English Cocker Spaniel with black, blue roan, and tan fur against a blue backdrop.
Hyponic Logo
World Pet Stylist Invitational Championship Winner
Nadia Bongelli
Hyponic Logo
World Pet Stylist Invitational Championship Finalists
Woman standing behind a groomed black Poodle clipped in a Continental show cut against a blue background.
tatiana rzeszutek
Man in a uniform with an Italian flag patch standing behind a groomed black Standard Poodle in a sporting clip.
pietro vitale
Smiling woman wearing a medal poses a white Poodle in Continental clip next to a tall red trophy.
Rising Star Mentor Best in Show Winner
BRIANNA RAKAR
Best First Timer
Smiling woman standing behind a groomed black-and-white party-colored Poodle against a blue background.
Sponsored by Foxy Roxy’s Supply Co.
bobbi glennon
Four women posing with a plaque and a Poodle dyed in vibrant red, orange, yellow, and blue creative colors.
Compassionate Groomer Award Winner
monica king
Sponsored by Foxy Roxy’s Supply Co.
bobbi glennon
Compassionate Groomer Award Winner
monica king
Rising Star Mentor Finalists
Woman wearing a medal poses a groomed black Miniature Schnauzer against a blue background.
ANDREA ZELINskY
Woman wearing a medal poses a golden English Cocker Spaniel against a blue backdrop.
TASHA SUNDAY
Woman wearing a medal standing behind a groomed black Poodle in a Continental clip.
CELESTE MORELLI
Smiling woman wearing a blue smock and medal poses a groomed white Poodle in a Continental cut.
BRIANNA RAKAR
Smiling woman wearing a medal poses with a groomed white Bichon Frise wearing a small pink tiara.
ASHLEY STEELE
Woman wearing a medal poses a groomed black Standard Poodle against a blue background.
KELLY MARINO
Freestyle
Woman poses a groomed Irish Setter with a long, flowing red coat next to a tall red trophy.
First Place
KELLY MARINO
Woman with glasses poses a groomed black-and-white Havanese wearing a blue bow next to a red trophy.
Second Place
MELANIE CHARLAND
Woman in a pink smock poses a white Poodle with a plush, fluffy coat clip next to a trophy.
Third Place
Amber scott
Creative Runway
Shirley Kalstone
Three women pose behind a black Poodle with carved scrollwork designs in its coat, alongside a lamp and trophy.
Runway First Place
Alyssa kasiba
Three people pose with a black Poodle featuring creative coat carving and colorful dye on its back, next to a trophy.
Runway Second Place
alyssa boyd
Woman poses with a black Poodle featuring geometric patterns carved and dyed into its coat against a blue background.
Runway Third Place
nicole beckman
Tag, You’re It: Team Challenge
Sponsored by Celtic K9
Three smiling women holding up number one signs pose behind a groomed silver Bedlington Terrier next to a trophy.
First Place Team Challenge
rachel george, melanie charland, and jenn chiU
Three people in matching patterned kimono jackets pose behind a groomed black Miniature Poodle next to a red trophy.
Second Place Team Challenge
john winner, yoshiko winner, yukani evoniak
Three women pose with a groomed tan-and-white Poodle mix beside a red trophy.
Third Place Team Challenge
mary jo antezzo, nicole descisciolo, catherine fernandez
Woman wearing a medal stands behind a Standard Poodle dyed with colorful scenes and a church illustration on its side.
Creative Up & Coming
Award Winner
Stacy przybylinski
Creative Challenge
Groomer in a Nightmare Before Christmas top holds a Poodle creatively sculpted and dyed with Halloween characters beside a trophy.
Side view of a Poodle creatively groomed and dyed with elaborate Halloween characters, including Jack Skellington, next to a trophy.
Creative People’s Choice & First Place
Alyssa kasiba
Woman poses with a Poodle creatively groomed with Lord of the Rings character faces carved into its coat next to a trophy.
Alternate view of a Lord of the Rings themed creative groom featuring character faces and vibrant dye on a Poodle.
Creative Second Place
holly baker
Woman poses with a Poodle creatively groomed and dyed with detailed portraits on its coat, shown next to a trophy.
Reverse side of the creatively groomed Poodle featuring vibrant dyed portraits and animal faces, alongside a trophy.
Creative Third Place
nicole beckman
Photos provided by Animal Photography