Letting Your Grooming Skills Shine?
2023 Contest Winners
Best in Show Awards
Best in Show Sponsored by: American Kennel Club
Best All Around Sponsored by: Artero
Best International Sponsored by: iGroom
Best First Time Competitor Sponsored by: Pointr
Judge: Barbara Prueckel
| Best Pet Stylist in Show | Jackie Boulton | Alberta, CAN |
| Best All Around Pet Stylist in Show | Jacob Robinson | Chandler, OK |
| Best International Pet Stylist in Show | Jackie Boulton | Alberta, CAN |
| Best First Time Competitor in Show | Constance Williams | San Carlos, CA |
Super Jackpot
Sponsored by: World Pet Association
Judges: Angela Anderson, Jonathan David, Barbara Prueckel
| 1st Place | Elliot Hernandez | Pets By Design | Mexico City, MEX |
| 2nd Place | Macie Pisa | The Laundromutt | Kenmore, NY |
| 3rd Place | Jackie Boulton | Mucky Pups | Calgary, CAN |
| 4th Place | Jovi Wanger | Churchill Dog Groomers | Saskatoon, CAN |
| 5th Place | Christie Henriksen | Uptown Pups | Bastrop, TX |
Mixed Salon/Freestyle
Sponsored by: GEIB Buttercut
Entry Division Judge: Adriane Pope
| 1st Place | Naohide Fujiwara | Fujiya Co., Ltd | Kitakamishi, JAP |
| 2nd Place | Alyssa Kasiba | Simply Diffurent | Elgin, IL |
| 3rd Place | Madelyn Hicks | Groomer | Santa Ana, CA |
| Best First Time | Alan Marquez | Groomswell, Inc. | Carlsbad, CA |
Intermediate Division Judge: Melanie Newman
| 1st Place | Yu Jun Lee | Furzone Global Co., Ltd | Taipei City, Taiwan |
| 2nd Place | Naomi Mori | Under One Woof | Alameda, CA |
| 3rd Place | Rachel Colant | Jess Rona Grooming | Los Angeles, CA |
| Honorable Mention | Arisa Thomas | Blue Pooch | Los Angeles, CA |
Open Division Judge:
| 1st Place | Yiyeon Bardo | Yeon the groomer | Richmond, TX |
| 2nd Place | Antonio Flores | Benos Dog Pet Grooming | Ontario, CA |
| 3rd Place | Catherine Opson | EPG | San Juan Capistrano, CA |
| Best International | Yufei Hu | Zoomzoom Groom | Regina, CAN |
Sporting
Sponsored by: Zymox
Entry Division Judge: Anne Francis
| 1st Place | Braden Jones | Arnie’s Pawfect Grooms | Herimann, UT |
| 2nd Place | Mara Serpa | Groomswell, Inc. | Carlsbad, CA |
| 3rd Place | Luis Garia | Healthy Spot | Culver City, CA |
Intermediate Division Judge:
| 1st Place | Katherine Greaney | A Cut Above Grooming Salon | Union City, CA |
| 2nd Place | Maria Gonzales | Feldspar Pet Spa | Modesto, CA |
Open Division Judge: Jay Scruggs
| 1st Place | Nadia Bongelli | Doggieland | Brampton, CAN |
| 2nd Place | Mackensie Murphy | love groomers | Sioux Falls, SD |
| 3rd Place | Susan Hatch | Fancy Paws Pet Salon | Lakeville, MN |
| Best International | Nadia Bongelli | Doggieland | Brampton, CAN |
Group Division Judges: Panel
| 1st Place | Nadia Bongelli | Doggieland | Brampton, CAN |
| 2nd Place | Mackensie Murphy | Love groomers | Sioux Falls, SD |
| 3rd Place | Susan Hatch | Fancy Paws Pet Salon | Lakeville, MN |
Abstract Design Challenge
Sponsored by: Andis
Judge: Adriane Pope and Barbara Prueckle
| 1st Place | Patty Lee | One White Whisker, LLC | Charlotte, NC |
| 2nd Place | Holly Baker | Groom My Friend | Big Lake, MN |
| 3rd Place | Blaze Schoen | Groomsbyblaze | Cocoa, FL |
| Honorable Mention | Lindsey Pinson | The L&J Grooming Company | Oakland, CA |
Other Purebreds
Sponsored by: Nature’s Specialties
Entry Division Judge: Melanie Newman
| 1st Place | Lydia Shin | Fluffy’s Spa | Markham, CAN |
| 2nd Place | Masako Dumas | Blue Dogs Grooming | Escondido, CA |
| 3rd Place | Leah Chaffin | Vanity Fur Pet Spa, LLC | Citrus Heights, CA |
| Honorable Mention | Braden Jones | Arnie’s Pawfect Grooms | Herimann UT |
Intermediate Division Judge: Shannon Tupes
| 1st Place | Maki Ishigure | Pet Salon Cinnamon | Kakegawashi, JAP |
| 2nd Place | Jayeon Kim | Sarang Grooming Room | Gumi, KOR |
| 3rd Place | Katherine Greaney | A Cut Above Grooming Salon | Union City, CA |
Open Division Judge: Angela Anderson
| 1st Place | Jacob Robinson | Refined Canines | Chandler, OK |
| 2nd Place | Jovi Wagner | Churchill Dog Groomers | Saskatoon, CAN |
| 3rd Place | Nathan Austin | A Cut Above Grooming Salon | Castro Valley, CA |
| Best International | Jovi Wagner | Churchill Dog Groomers | Saskatoon, CAN |
| Honorable Mention | Randi Star | The canine cosmetology studio | Studio City, CA |
Group Division Judges: Panel
| 1st Place | Jacob Robinson | Refined Canines | Chandler, OK |
| 2nd Place | Maki Ishigure | Pet Salon Cinnamon | Kakegawashi, JAP |
| 3rd Place | Jovi Wagner | Churchill Dog Groomers | Saskatoon, CAN |
Wire Coats – Hand Strip
Sponsored by: MetroVac
Entry Division Judge: Angela Anderson
| 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 | Bryan Camarillo | CamReb | Phoenix, AZ |
| Best First Time Competitor in Class | Elisabeth Topete | Wild Dog Grooming | Fremont, CA |
| Honorable Mention | Yamirka Marmolejos | Red Carpet Grooming | Carolina, PR |
Intermediate Division Judge: Tammy Siert
| 1st Place | Katherine Greaney | A Cut Above Grooming Salon | Union City, CA |
| 2nd Place | Rene F Cazares | Nelson’s Pampered Tails | Los Angeles, CA |
| 3rd Place | Mercy Monique Mora Rios | Asociación Mexicana de Estilistas Caninos Profesionales | Tijuana, MEX |
| Honorable Mention | Kim Shields | Leader of the Pack | Orem UT |
Open Division Judge: Olga Zabelinskaya
| 1st Place | Grazia Adriani | Miami Beach Pet Spa | Miami Beach, FL |
| 2nd Place | Kristie Reisenweaver | Pet Smart | Phoenix, AZ |
| 3rd Place | Nathan Austin | A Cut Above Grooming Salon | Castro Valley, CA |
| Best International | Moises Castro | Benos Dog Pet Grooming | Mexico, MEX |
| Honorable Mention | Jovi Wagner | Churchill Dog Groomers | Saskatoon, CAN |
| Honorable Mention | Antonio Flores | Benos Dog Pet Grooming | Mexico, MEX |
Group Division Judges: Panel
| 1st Place | Gracia Adriani | Miami Beach Pet Spa | Miami Beach, FL |
| 2nd Place | Kristie Reisenweaver | Pet Smart | Phoenix, AZ |
| 3rd Place | Nathan Austin | A Cut Above Grooming Salon | Castro Valley, CA |
Poodles
Sponsored by: PetEdge
Entry Division Judge: Melanie Newman
| 1st Place | Nanci Cardenas | Barkin Creek Kitchen and Bath | Austin, TX |
| 2nd Place | Klaudi Pierowski | Canine Culture Grooming Studio | Evergreen, CO |
| 3rd Place | Nadine Stopka | PetSmart | Phoenix, AZ |
| Best 1st Time Competitor in Class | Constance Williams | Hairofthedogpetspa | San Carlos, CA |
| Honorable Mention | Braden Jones | Arnie’s Pawfect Grooms | Herimann UT |
| Honorable Mention | Masako Dumas | Blue Dogs Grooming | Escondido, CA |
Intermediate Division Judge: Anne Francis
| 1st Place | Yuri Furusho | Yuri’s Grooming | Lakeside, CA |
| 2nd Place | Amy Box | A Box of Barks Resort & Daycare | Twin Falls, ID |
| 3rd Place | Maria Gonzales | Feldspar Pet Spa | Modesto, CA |
Open Division Judge: Jonathan David
| 1st Place & Best International | Jackie Boulton | Mucky Pups | Calgary, CAN |
| 2nd Place | Macie Pisa | The Laundromutt | Kenmore, NY |
| 3rd Place | Madeline Rothwell | Mad About Dogs | Mesa, AZ |
Group Division Judges: Jonathan David, Anne Francis, Melanie Newman
| 1st Place | Jackie Boulton | Mucky Pups | Calgary, CAN |
| 2nd Place | Macia Pisa | The Laundromutt | Kenmore, NY |
| 3rd Place | Madeline Rothwell | Mad About Dogs | Mesa, AZ |
The Wahl Clipper Classic
Sponsored by: Wahl
Judges: Jay Scruggs
| 1st Place | Helen Khom | GroomLand | Deltona, FL |
| 2nd Place | Amy Box | A Box Barks Resort & Daycare | Twin Falls, ID |
| 3rd Place | Catherine Opson | EPG | San Juan Capistrano, CA |
| Honorable Mention | Wooyoung Jeon | Honey Petsalon | Suwon, KOR |
Creative Styling
Sponsored by: earthbath
Entry Division Judges: Adriane Pope and Zabelinskaya
| 1st Place | Blaze Schoen | Groomsbyblaze | Cocoa, FL |
| 2nd Place | Yamirka Marmolejos | Red Carpet Grooming | Carolina, PR |
| 3rd Place | Brittnie Anderson | Adventure K9 | Boise ID |
| Honorable Mention | SeAndria Duckworth | Andria’s Mobile Pet Salon | Tucson, AZ |
Open Division Judges: Adriane Pope and Olga Zabelinskaya
| 1st Place | Alicia Mulac | Fair Tails Mobile Pet Spa | Romeoville, IL |
| 2nd Place | Alyssa Kasiba | Simply Diffurent | Elgin, IL |
| 3rd Place | Miranda Seim | Pet Place Grooming | Bismarck, ND |