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New Book of the Year
The Pet Stylist Playbook
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Groomer of the Year, Foreign Speaker of the Year, and Educational Video of the Year
Nadia Bongelli
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Vendor of the Year
Botaniqa
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Website or Facebook of the Year
Pro Groomer Network
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General Distributor of the Year
Pet Store Direct
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Blog, Vlog, or Podcast of the Year
Another Grooming Podcast
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The Brian Stopa Congeniality Award
Jill Pipino
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Contribution to the Industry
Sue Zecco & Jay Scruggs
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Creative Groomer of the Year
Alyssa Kasiba
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Entertainment Video of the Year
Prank Calling Groomers by Marcia Strong
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New Product of the Year
Coat Tender by Jodi Murphy Grooming Products
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Seminar Speaker of the Year
Kelsey Ann Sexton
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Up & Coming Groomer of the Year
Melanie Charland
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Up & Coming Seminar Speaker of the Year
Stephenie Calhoun
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Instagram or Tiktok of the Year
Marcia Strong
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Journalist of the Year
Jessica Clark
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Judge of the Year
Victor Rosado
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AKC Master Groomer of the Year
Kathlena Austin
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Judge of the Year
Victor Rosado
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AKC Master Groomer of the Year
Kathlena Austin
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