Letting Your Grooming Skills Shine?
2022 Contest Winners
Best in Show Awards
Best in Show Sponsored by: AKC
Best All Around Sponsored by: Andis
Best International Sponsored by: iGroom
Best First Time Competitor Sponsored by: GoodFriend
Judge: Teri DiMarino
| Best Pet Stylist in Show | Lindsey Dicken | Fetching Canine | Cincinnati, OH |
| Best All Around Pet Stylist in Show | Christie Henriksen | Uptown Pups | Bastrop, TX |
| Best International Pet Stylist in Show | Azareth Cantu | Hollywood Dogs | Nuevo Leon, Mexico |
| Best First Time Competitor in Show | Belen Chocolatl | Benos Pet Grooming | Ontario, CA |
Super Jackpot
Sponsored by: Blackworks, Chris Christensen, Groom Professional, Jelly Pet, Ryan’s Pet Supplies
Judges: Nicole Kallish, Alison Rogers, Shannon Tupes
| 1st Place | Nadia Bongelli | Doggieland | Brampton, Canada |
| 2nd Place | Lindsey Dicken | Fetching Canine | Longwood, FL |
| 3rd Place | Ann Martin | Feldspar Pet Spa | Davis, CA |
| 4th Place | Jonathan Elliot Davila | Grooming Store | Roma Norte, Mexico |
| 5th Place | Irina Pinkusevich | Groom Haüs | Hallandale, FL |
| Honorable Mention | Macie Pisa | The Laundromutt | Kenmore, NY |
Mixed Salon/Freestyle
Sponsored by: Geib
Entry Division Judge: Alison Rogers
| 1st Place | Juan Rivera | Juan’s Groom Room | Elk Grove, CA |
| 2nd Place | Mercedes Schmieding | Cali Pets | San Marcos, CA |
| 3rd Place | Arisa Thomas | Blue Pooch | Los Angeles, CA |
| Best First Time Competitor | Belen Chocolatl | Benos Pet Grooming | Ontario, CA |
| Honorable Mention | Caitlin Hutchins | Mad About Dogs | Mesa, AZ |
Intermediate Division Judge: Shannon Tupes
| 1st Place | Helen Khom | GroomLand | Deltona, FL |
| 2nd Place | Yuri Furusho | Yuri’s Grooming | Lakeside, CA |
| 3rd Place | Rachel Colant | Jess Rona Grooming | Los Angeles, CA |
Open Division Judge: Nicole Kallish
| 1st Place | Jackie Bouton | Mucky Pups | Calgary, Canada |
| 2nd Place | Antonio Flores | Hydra Mexico | Neuvo Leon, Mexico |
| 3rd Place | Michelle Skinner | Elite Dog Spaw | Calgary, Canada |
| Best International Competitor | Jackie Boulton | Mucky Pups | Calgary, Canada |
| Honorable Mention | Deanna Bradley | Estrella Pet Grooming | Santa Ana, CA |
Sporting
Sponsored by: Zymox
Entry Division Judge: Victor Rosado
| 1st Place | Maria Gonzales | Two Paws Up | Modesto, CA |
Intermediate Division Judge: Anne Francis
| 1st Place | Kathlena Austin | A Cut Above Grooming Salon | Castro Valley, CA |
Open Division Judge: Tammy Colbert
| 1st Place | Susan Hatch | Fancy Paws Pet Salon | Lakeville, MN |
| 2nd Place | Jovi Wagner | Churchill Dog Groomers | Saskatoon, Canada |
| 3rd Place | Jaime Battaglia | Pet Smart | Phoenix, AZ |
| Best International Competitor | Jovi Wagner | Churchill Dog Groomers | Saskatoon, Canada |
| Honorable Mention | Grazia Adriani | Miami Beach Pet Spa | Miami Beach, FL |
Group Division Judges: Panel
| 1st Place | Susan Hatch | Fancy Paws Pet Salon | Lakeville, MN |
| 2nd Place | Jovi Wagner | Churchill Dog Groomers | Saskatoon, Canada |
| 3rd Place | Jaime Battaglia | Pet Smart | Phoenix, AZ |
Other Purebreds
Sponsored by: Nature’s Specialties
Entry Division Judge: Shannon Tupes
| 1st Place | Katherine Greaney | A Cut Above | Union City, CA |
| 2nd Place | Natsumi McDonald | 15th Street Pet Grooming | Plano, TX |
| 3rd Place | Dana Peck | Pet Smart | Phoenix, AZ |
Intermediate Division Judge: Michell Evans
| 1st Place | Helen Khom | GroomLand | Deltona, FL |
| 2nd Place | Rebecca Bradford | Healthy Spot | Culver City, CA |
| 3rd Place | Rianon Skye | The Ark Pet Salon | Seal Beach, CA |
Open Division Judge: Alison Rogers
| 1st Place | Lindsey Dicken | Fetching Canine | Longwood, FL |
| 2nd Place | Elizabeth Gibbs | Gimmie a Bark | Friendswood, TX |
| 3rd Place | Grazia Adriani | Miami Beach Pet Spa | Miami Beach, FL |
| Best International Competitor | Wynne Wong | Fluffy Spa | Richmond Hill, Canada |
| Honorable Mention | Macie Pisa | The Laundromutt | Kenmore, NY |
| Honorable Mention | Caio Riberio | Blake and Bark | Dumont, NJ |
Group Division Judges: Panel
| 1st Place | Lindsey Dicken | Fetching Canine | Longwood, FL |
| 2nd Place | Elizabeth Gibbs | Gimmie a Bark | Friendswood, TX |
| 3rd Place | Grazia Adriani | Miami Beach Pet Spa | Miami Beach, FL |
Wire Coats
Sponsored by: MetroVac
Entry Division Judge: Tammy Colbert
| 1st Place | Erika Casas | Bathe Brush N Beyond Mobile Pet Groom | Little Rock, CA |
| 2nd Place | Courtney Garton | Diamond in the Ruff Mobile Pet Spa | Newalla, OK |
| 3rd Place | Lori Ferdman | Cali Pets | San Marcos, CA |
| Best First Time Competitor | Courtney Garton | Diamond in the Ruff Mobile Pet Spa | Newalla, OK |
| Honorable Mention | Belen Chocolatl | Benos Pet Grooming | Ontario, CA |
Intermediate Division Judge: Victor Rosado
| 1st Place | Melissa Abbott | The Foxy Hound | Chilliwack, Canada |
| 2nd Place | Rene Cazares | Nelson’s Pampered Pets | Los Angeles, CA |
| 3rd Place | Yoshiko Mita | Quality Pet Spot | San Jose, CA |
Open Division Judge: Michell Evans
| 1st Place | Christie Henriksen | Uptown Pups | Bastrop, TX |
| 2nd Place | Michelle Breen | Best in Show Grooming | Cincinnati, OH |
| 3rd Place | Grazia Adriani | Miami Beach Pet Spa | Miami Beach, FL |
| Best International Competitor | Azareth Cantu | Hollywood Dogs | Nuevo Leon, Mexico |
Group Division Judges: Panel
| 1st Place | Christie Henriksen | Uptown Pups | Bastrop, TX |
| 2nd Place | Michelle Breen | Best in Show Grooming | Cincinnati, OH |
| 3rd Place | Grazia Adriani | Miami Beach Pet Spa | Miami Beach, FL |
Poodles
Sponsored by: Conair Pro Pet
Entry Division Judge: Alison Rogers
| 1st Place | Dana Peck | Pet Smart | Phoenix, AZ |
| 2nd Place | Maria Gonzales | Two Paws Up | Modesto, CA |
| 3rd Place | Heather Ausburne | The Bark Side | Santa Rosa, CA |
| Best First Time Competitor | Nancy Gonzalez | Groomology | El Paso, TX |
| Honorable Mention | Klaudia Pierowski | Canine Culture Grooming Studio | Evergreen, CO |
| Honorable Mention | Madelyn Hicks | Estrella Pet Grooming | Santa Ana, CA |
Intermediate Division Judge: Nicole Kallish
| 1st Place | Melissa Abbott | The Foxy Hound | Chilliwack, Canada |
| 2nd Place | Helen Khom | GroomLand | Deltona, FL |
| 3rd Place | Amy Box | Woof and Wheeles | Twin Falls, ID |
| Honorable Mention | Sheila Pirrone | Pet Smart | Phoenix, AZ |
Open Division Judge: Victor Rosado
| 1st Place | Junhee Park | Utsumi | South Korea |
| 2nd Place | Michelle Breen | Best in Show Grooming | Cincinnati, OH |
| 3rd Place | Nathan Austin | Refined Canines | Castro Valley, CA |
| Best International Competitor | Junhee Park | Utsumi | South Korea |
| Honorable Mention | Jackie Boulton | Mucky Pups | Calgary, Canada |
Group Division Judges: Panel
| 1st Place | Junhee Park | Utsumi | South Korea |
| 2nd Place | Michelle Breen | Best in Show Grooming | Cincinnati, OH |
| 3rd Place | Melissa Abbott | The Foxy Hound | Chilliwack, Canada |
The Wahl Clipper Classic
Sponsored by: Wahl
Judges: Sue Zecco and Jay Scruggs
| 1st Place | Deanna Bradley | Estrella Pet Grooming | Santa Ana, CA |
| 2nd Place | Catherine Opson | Estrella Pet Grooming | San Juan Capistrano, CA |
| 3rd Place | Jaime Thieling | Classy Cuts Mobile Grooming | Frederick, MD |
Model Dog Challenge
Sponsored by: Artero
Judges: Cindy Oliver and Shannon Tupes
| 1st Place | Lindsey Pinson | A Cut Above Grooming | Castro Valley, CA |
| 2nd Place | Taylan Bradley | Igroomhub Pty Ltd. | Sunbury, Australia |
| 3rd Place | Colleen Beagley | Igroomhub Pty Ltd. | Coburg North, Australia |
| Honorable Mention | Emily Shannon | Pet Supplies Plus | Lorton, VA |
Creative Styling
Sponsored b: Earthbath
Entry Division Judges: Cindy Oliver and Victor Rosado
| 1st Place | Erin Martin | All About Paws Pet Spa | Upland, CA |
| 2nd Place | Blaze Schoen | Grooms by Blaze | Cocoa, FL |
| 3rd Place | Quincy Evans | Kirsty Lous Doggie Doos | Provo, UT |
Open Division Judges: Cindy Oliver and Victor Rosado
| 1st Place | Alyssa Kasiba | Simply Diffurent | Elgin, IL |
| 2nd Place | Madeline Rothwell | Mad About Dogs | Mesa, AZ |
| 3rd Place | Miranda Seim | Pet Place Grooming | Bizmarck, ND |