The Wildlife Art Society International Award Winners 2011

Congratulations to the following Twasi members on their award winning artwork

John Horton was delighted to win the Christopher Parsons Award for Artistic Excellence for the best portfolio of four works

The Christopher Parsons award for Artistic Excellence

This Award was inaugurated in 2003 and was named after the late Christopher Parsons OBE who was a Patron and supporter of the Society.

The Award is presented for the best portfolio of four works by an artist.

Theme - Breeding seabirds and summer flowers

Vic Sharratt

THE LADY SCOTT AWARD

This is a new award, inaugurated in 2010 in the memory of Lady Philippa Scott, a former Patron and supporter of the society. Lady Scott was probably best know for her work with
The Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust alongside her husband,
the late Sir Peter Scott. Together they were a formidable force for good in the world of conservation.

Images to follow

This award will be presented for the best photographic portfolio

Hilary Kington was delighted to win the Ken Stroud Founders Award from for the best interpretation of British Wildlife in the show

The Ken Stroud Founders Award 

An Award presented and named by the Central Council in respect of the unstinting work of Ken Stroud in founding the Society.

Carl Thompson was delighted to win the David Shepherd Award for the best piece in the show depicting an endangered species

The David Shepherd Award 

For the best work depicting an officially recognised endangered species.

'Deep Thought ' by Carl Thompson

Yvonne Lamden Cooper  receiving the Simon Combes Award from Pollyanna Pickering for best African picture in the show

The Simon Combes Award

  Awarded for the best African wildlife depicted in its habitat. The judges will be looking for originality and an imaginative approach to the subject.

'Time Out' by Yvonne Lamden Cooper

José Projecto from Portugal was delighted to win
the TWASI International Award

The Wildlife Art Society International Awards

For the best work by an overseas member.

'Bee Eater' by José Projecto

Victoria Parsons receiving her Gold Citation from Pollyanna Pickering

' Leader of the Pack ' by Victoria Parsons

Jane Holford Atkin  receiving her Gold Citation from Pollyanna Pickering

            'Cygnet' by Jane Holford Atkin  

Neil Mason receiving his Gold Citation for Sculpturefrom Pollyanna Pickering

                       'Wildebeest River Charge' by Neil Mason 

Sonja Wray receiving a Silver Citation from Pollyanna Pickering

        'Look of Love' by Sonja Wray

Phil Mumby  was delighted
to win a Silver Citation

'Artic Wanderer ' by Phil Mumby 

Ruth Baker Walton receiving a Bronze Citation from Pollyanna Pickering

'Snow White ' by Ruth Baker Walton

Joy Roberts was delighted
to win a Bronze Citation

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' Sparring & Domination ' by Joy Roberts

Martin Rumary receiving his Highly Commended Award from Pollyanna Pickering

'Blackcap' by Martin Rumarry     

Wendy Nix was delighted
to win a Highly Commended Award

            'Dancing in the Rain' by Wendy Nix

Valerie Briggs was delighted
to win a Highly Commended Award

                    'Surprised' by Valerie Briggs

Gwen Harris receiving her Highly Commended Award from Pollyanna Pickering

 'Cheetah Watch' by Gwen Harris