2024 Best of Show

Artistic Excellence

Santa Fe Indian Market is pleased to announce this year’s Best of Show, Best of Classification, and Special Award winners in a variety of classifications. Since 1922, Santa Fe Indian Market, the world’s largest and most prestigious Native North American art market, has awarded Best of Show winners to exceptional Native North American artists in a variety of juried categories.

Over 50 judges, experts in various media, spent most of the day Thursday, August 15, reviewing and critiquing this year’s entries and determining the winners. The announcement of the Best of Show, Best of Class, and Special Award winners was made public at the Best of Show Ceremony on Friday afternoon.

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CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR AWARD-WINNING ARTISTS

2024 BEST OF SHOW WINNERS

CLASS I: Jewelry

Sarah Aragon(Navajo Nation)
Back in the Saddle

Horse Headstall with silver female ring bit (33″ x 9″ x 6″) –Handcrafted sterling silver from Tufa cast ingots, shaped by chiseling, chasing, and filing secured on a leather headstall. Stone inlay work of Mediterranean coral, CastleDome turquoise, Morenci turquoise, Kingman turquoise, Persian turquoise, and CaricoLake turquoise.

CLASS II: POTTERY

Garrett Maho(Hopi)
Gentle Rain

Hand-built pot(11″ diameter) – Traditional clay, paints, and paint brushes. Stones used to polish. Outdoor traditional wood and dung firing. All natural pigments.

CLASS III: Painting, Drawing, Graphics & Photography

Johnson Yazzie(Navajo Nation)
AM 660 Afternoon

Painting (53″ x 48″) – Acrylic and oil canvas.

CLASS IV: WOODEN PUEBLO FIGURATIVE CARVING & SCULPTURE

Arthur Holmes Jr.(Hopi)
Chasing Star – Na-ngashu Katsina

Chasing Star is a handsome figure who usually appears during mix-dance (16 ½”x 5 ½”) –Carved from roots of a cottonwood tree, oil paint.

CLASS V: SCULPTURE

Ryan Benally(Navajo Nation)
Feathered Prayers

Sculpture inspired by the Navajo feather ceremony(63.5″ x 24″ x 24″) –Italian marble, black granite, stainless steel base, CNC cut design on the base, carved with hammer and chisel, electric power tools, and hand-polished to 8000 grit.

CLASS VI: TEXTILES

Isabel Gonzales(Jemez Pueblo/ Walatowa)
Untitled

Hand-embroidered ladies’ manta with a traditional pattern(60″ w x 48″ l) –Cotton monks’ cloth, hand-spun yarn on drop spindle, commercial yarn.

CLASS VII: DIVERSE ARTS // BEST OF SHOW

Dan Vallo(Acoma Pueblo)
Pueblo Revolt Ensemble

Rendition of a set of weapons used by many Pueblo warriors during the time of the Pueblo Revolt (66″ x 14″ x 5″) –Obsidian flint knapped dagger, handle made of yucca cord encased in clear resin, Juniper bow backed with over 150 wild turkey feathers, handmade twisted bow string, rawhide quiver, red cedar wood arrows.

CLASS VIII: BEADWORK & QUILLWORK

Monica J. Raphael(Grand Traverse Ottowa / Chippewa)
Indede Odayi – My Dad’s Horse

Bead and quillwork on birchbark displayed on a horse mannequin with a handmade doll (18 ½” x 19″) –Woodland porcupine quillwork on birch bark. Otter hide, smoked deer hide, replica dimes, and a found horse as a mannequin wearing a miniature saddle. Doll constructed with brains tan smoked deer hide. All natural materials, harvested and prepared by artist.

CLASS IX: YOUTH

Aydrian Day(Ho-Chunk, Anishinaabe and Lakota)
HoCak Manape —(translates to Ho-Chunk warrior)

Otter turban and Otter medicine bag (8″ x 12″ x 6″ and 11″ x 8″) –Otter pelts, smoked hide, commercial hide, and cotton. Seed and true cut bead adornments.

CLASS X: BASKETRY

Caleb Hoffman, (Cherokee/ Penobscot)
Embers

Hand-pounded ash point basket with sweetgrass (8″ diameter) –Double-woven, plated-point basket, inspired by teacher,Jeremy Frey.

COMPLETE AWARDS LIST

ALL 2023 BEST OF SHOW WINNERS

SPECIAL AWARDS

Traditional Pottery Award

Recipient: Robert Patricio

Make Me Smile Award

Recipient: Suyma Maho

Excellence in Traditional Hopi Carvings Award

Recipient: Wayland Namingha

Excellence in Contemporary Hopi Carvings Award

Recipient: Mark Taho

Excellence in Lapidary Raw Materials Award

Recipient: Ernest Benally

IAIA Distinguished Alumni Award

Recipient: Adrian Wall

Mark Tahbo Memorial Award

Recipient: Garrett Maho

SaraFinaTafoya Memorial Award

Recipient: Sergio Lugo

Margaret Tafoya Memorial Award

Recipient: Nancy Youngblood

Mela Youngblood Memorial Award

Recipient: Daniel Begay

Tony Da Memorial Award "New Visions in Pueblo Pottery"

Recipient: Jared Tso

Anita Da Memorial Student Award

Recipient: Xavian Suazo

Oqwa-Pi Traditional Pueblo Painting Award

Recipient: Thomas Tapia

Bernard Ewell Innovation Award

Recipient: Megan McDermott

Dominique Toya Memorial Award

Recipient: Chris Youngblood/Jennifer Tafoya

Classification I: Jewelry

Best of Class: Sarah Aragon

I: Division A:

Traditional Jewelry using culturally acceptable materials (including silver, beads, quills, brass, copper, stones shells, etc.), traditional techniques & designs.

Best of Division: Ernest Benally

IA: Category 101 – Necklaces

First Place: Trent Lee Anderson
Second Place: Alexander Becenti
Honorable Mention: None Awarded

IA: Category 102 – Bracelets & Watchbands

First Place: Trent Lee Anderson
Second Place: Alvin Todacheene
Honorable Mention: Raynard Scott-Táá'itsohii

IA: Category 103 – RINGS

First Place: Bruce Lane
Second Place: Kyle Lee-Anderson
Honorable Mention: None Awarded

IA: Category 104 – PINS & PENDANTS

First Place: Erick Begay
Second Place: Tim Herrera
Honorable Mention: None Awarded

IA: Category 105 – EARRINGS

First Place: None Awarded
Second Place: None Awarded
Honorable Mention: None Awarded

IA: Category 106 – CONCHO BELTS

First Place: Alexander Becenti
Second Place: Gary Custer
Honorable Mention: Leon Martinez

IA: Category 107 – buckles (including ranger sets)

First Place: Roy Talahaftewa
Second Place: Jennifer Curtis
Honorable Mention: None Awarded

IA: Category 108 – ketohs & bolos

First Place: Raynard Scott-Táá'itsohii
Second Place: None Awarded
Honorable Mention: None Awarded

IA: Category 109 – coordinated sets

First Place: Herman Smith
Second Place: Alice Lister
Honorable Mention: None Awarded

IA: Category 110 – Boundary

First Place: Sarah Aragon
Second Place: Edison Cummings
Honorable Mention: None Awarded

I: Division B:

Traditional Stones & Shells (Precontact-style jewelry-heishi, inlay, etc.)

Best of Division: None Awarded

IB: Category 201 – Necklaces

First Place: Andrew Lovato
Second Place: None Awarded
Honorable Mention: Farrell Pacheco

IB: Category 202 – Bracelets & Watchbands

First Place: None Awarded
Second Place: None Awarded
Honorable Mention: None Awarded

IB: Category 203 – RINGS

No entries

IB: Category 204 – PINS & PENDANTS

No entries

IB: Category 205 – EARRINGS

First Place: None Awarded
Second Place: None Awarded
Honorable Mention: None Awarded

IB: Category 206 – Bolos & Buckles (INCLUDING RANGER SETS)

First Place: None Awarded
Second Place: None Awarded
Honorable Mention: None Awarded

IB: Category 207 – Coordinated sets

No entries

IB: Category 208 – BOUNDARY

No entries

I: Division C:

Traditional Contemporary Jewelry, any materials

Best of Division: Skylar Blackbull, Lyndon Tsosie

IC: Category 301 – Necklaces

First Place: Ernest Benally
Second Place: Jack Tom
Honorable Mention: Anthony Redhorse

IC: Category 302 – Bracelets & Watchbands

First Place: Isiah M. Begay
Second Place: Veronica Benally
Honorable Mention: None Awarded

IC: Category 303 – RINGS

First Place: Jay Jacob Livingston
Second Place: None Awarded
Honorable Mention: None Awarded

IC: Category 304 – PINS & PENDANTS

First Place: None Awarded
Second Place: None Awarded
Honorable Mention: None Awarded

IC: Category 305 – EARRINGS

First Place: Neeko Garcia
Second Place: None Awarded
Honorable Mention: None Awarded

IC: Category 306 – CONCHO BELTS

First Place: None Awarded
Second Place: None Awarded
Honorable Mention: None Awarded

IC: Category 307 – Buckles (including ranger sets)

First Place: None Awarded
Second Place: None Awarded
Honorable Mention: None Awarded

IC: Category 308 – Ketohs & Bolos

First Place: Isiah Begay
Second Place: None Awarded
Honorable Mention: None Awarded

IC: Category 309 – Coordinating Sets

First Place: Kyle Lee Anderson
Second Place: None Awarded
Honorable Mention: None Awarded

IC: Category 310 – Boundary

First Place: Skylar Blackbull and Lyndon Tsosie
Second Place: None Awarded
Honorable Mention: Daryl Dean Begay and Robert Whitehair

I: Division D:

Contemporary Stones & Shell Jewelry (Heishi, Inlay, etc.)

Best of Division: Farrell Pacheco

ID: Category 401 – Necklaces

First Place: Farrell Pacheco
Second Place: Charlene Reano Sanchez
Honorable Mention: None Awarded

ID: Category 402 – Bracelets & Watchbands

First Place: Sharon Abeyta
Second Place: Reyes Pacheco
Honorable Mention: None Awarded

ID: Category 403 – RINGS

No Entries

ID: Category 404 – PINS & PENDANTS

First Place: None Awarded
Second Place: None Awarded
Honorable Mention: None Awarded

ID: Category 405 – EARRINGS

No Entries

ID: Category 406 – BOLOS & BUCKLES (INCLUDING RANGER SETS)

No Entries

ID: Category 407 – COORDINATED SETS

First Place: Valerie Calabaza
Second Place: Valerie Calabaza
Honorable Mention: Valerie Calabaza

ID: Category 408 – BOUNDARY

No Entries

Classification II: POTTERY

Best of Class: Garrett Maho

II: Division A:

Traditional Unpainted Pottery

Best of Division: Nancy Youngblood

IIA: Category 501 – PITCH FINISH, ANY FORM

First Place: Samuel Many Mules
Second Place: Jared Tso
Honorable Mention: Samuel Many Mules

IIA: Category 502 – miscaceous ware in the style of taos, nambe, picuris, any form

First Place: None Awarded
Second Place: None Awarded
Honorable Mention: None Awarded

IIA: Category 503 – Plain Burnished/Polished (can have impressions, e.g. bear claw), any form

First Place: None Awarded
Second Place: Sharon Naranjo-Garcia
Honorable Mention: None Awarded

IIA: Category 504 – Melon Bowls & Melon Jars, formed or carved

First Place: Nancy Youngblood
Second Place: Laura Gachupin
Honorable Mention: Gordon Foley

IIA: Category 505 – Other plainware

No Entries

IIA: Category 506 – BOUNDARY

First Place: Garrett Maho
Second Place: Garrett Maho
Honorable Mention: Garrett Maho

First Place: Sergio Youngblood Lugo, Maxine Toya, Dominique Toya
Second Place: Darrick Tsosie
Honorable Mention: None Awarded

II: Division B:

Traditional Painted Pottery

Best of Division: Garrett Maho

IIB: Category 601 – Painted polychrome pottery in the style of Hopi, any form

First Place: None Awarded
Second Place: None Awarded
Honorable Mention: None Awarded

IIB: Category 602 – Painted polychrome pottery in the style of Zuni, Acoma, Laguna, any form

First Place: Robert Patricio
Second Place: Robert Patricio
Honorable Mention: Corina Louis

IIB: Category 603 – Painted polychrome pottery in the style of Cochiti, Santo Domingo, Santa Clara, San Ildefonso, Tesuque, Nambe, San Juan, Pojoaque, any form

First Place: Mary Ortiz
Second Place: None Awarded
Honorable Mention: Erik Fender

IIB: Category 604 – Painted polychrome pottery in the style of Jemez, Zia, Santa Ana, Sandia, San Felipe, Isleta, any form

First Place: Laura Gachupin
Second Place: Darrick Tsosie and Leonard Tsosie
Honorable Mention: Camilla Toya

IIB: Category 605 – Figures/Manas

First Place: Virgil Ortiz
Second Place: Thomas Tenorio
Honorable Mention: Laura Gachupin

IIB: Category 606 – Traditional storytellers, including sets

First Place: Maxine Toya
Second Place: Darrick Tsosie
Honorable Mention: None Awarded

IIB: Category 607 – BOUNDARY

First Place: Sergio Youngblood Lugo, Maxine Toya, Dominique Toya
Second Place: None Awarded
Honorable Mention: None Awarded

II: Division C:

Traditional Burnished Black or Red Ware; Incised, Painted or Carved

Best of Division: Linda Tafoya-Sanchez

IIC: Category 701 – Carved or incised, Black or red, under 8 inches

First Place: Chris Youngblood
Second Place: Johnathan Naranjo
Honorable Mention: Harrison Begay Jr.

IIC: Category 702 – Carved or incised, black or red, over 8 inches

First Place: Alvina Yepa
Second Place: James Ebelacker
Honorable Mention: Nancy Youngblood

IIC: Category 703 – Woodland, Incised or carved

First Place: Chase Kahwinhut Earles
Second Place: Crystal Hanna
Honorable Mention: None Awarded

IIC: Category 704 – Incised or carved, any form

First Place: Linda Tafoya-Sanchez
Second Place: Chris Youngblood
Honorable Mention: Jason Ebelacker

IIC: Category 705 – Painted designs on a black or red burnished or polished surface, any form in the style of San Ildefonso

First Place: Erik Fender
Second Place: Martha Fender Appleleaf
Honorable Mention: Erik Fender

IIC: Category 706 – Boundary

No Entries

II: Division D:

Contemporary Pottery, any form or design, using Native materials with or without added decorative elements; traditional firing techniques

Best of Division: Chris Youngblood and Jennifer Tafoya

IID: Category 801 – Sgraffitto, any form

First Place: Chris Youngblood and Jennifer Tafoya
Second Place: Jennifer Tafoya
Honorable Mention: Johnathan Naranjo

IID: Category 802 – Carved, any form

First Place: Delmar Polacca
Second Place: Delmar Polacca
Honorable Mention: None Awarded

IID: Category 803 – Unpainted, any form

First Place: None Awarded
Second Place: None Awarded
Honorable Mention: None Awarded

IID: Category 804 – Painted any form

First Place: Russel Sanchez
Second Place: None Awarded
Honorable Mention: Delmar Polacca

IID: Category 805 – Figures, including sets

First Place: Jared Tso
Second Place: Marcus Wall
Honorable Mention: Melony Gutierrez

IID: Category 806 – With added elements (like beads, feathers, stones etc), any form: None listed

First Place: Sammy Naranjo
Second Place: Russel Sanchez
Honorable Mention: Melony Gutierrez

IID: Category 807 – boundary

First Place: Sergio Youngblood
Second Place: Russel Sanchez
Honorable Mention: None Awarded

First Place: Sergio Youngblood Lugo, Maxine Toya, Dominique Toya
Second Place: Darrick Tsosie
Honorable Mention: None Awarded

First Place: Sergio Youngblood Lugo, Maxine Toya, Dominique Toya
Second Place: Darrick Tsosie
Honorable Mention: None Awarded

II: Division E:

Contemporary Pottery, any form or design, using Native materials with or without added decorative elements; traditional firing techniques

Best of Division: Frederica Antonio

IIE: Category 901 – Slabwork

First Place: Jeff Suina
Second Place: None Awarded
Honorable Mention: Clarence “Dow” Redcorn

IIE: Category 902 – Wheel-thrown

First Place: Tama Roberts
Second Place: Matthew Bahe
Honorable Mention: Bob Lansing

IIE: Category 903 – Figures, including sets

First Place: Dan Vallo
Second Place: Rowan Harrison
Honorable Mention: None Awarded

IIE: Category 904 - With added elements (like beads, feathers, stones etc), any form

First Place: Jody Naranjo
Second Place: Linda Tafoya-Sanchez
Honorable Mention: Chase Earles

IIE: Category 905 – Miscellaneous

First Place: Matthew Bahe
Second Place: Wilma Baca-Tosa
Honorable Mention: None Awarded

IIE: Category 906 – Sgraffito & Carved; any form

First Place: Ferderica Antonio
Second Place: Jeff Suina
Honorable Mention: Lorraine Gala Lewis

IIE: Category 907 – Painted, any form

First Place: Gabriel Paloma
Second Place: Marietta and Melvin Juanico
Honorable Mention: Cletus Victorino

IIE: Category 908 – boundary

First Place: Aiden Tippeconnie
Second Place: Aaron Cajero
Honorable Mention: LaDonna Victoriana

II: Division F:

Miniature pots; individual pieces under 3 in any dimension

Best of Division: Thomas Natseway

IIF: Category 1001 – Traditional

First Place: Thomas Natseway
Second Place: Delores Juanico
Honorable Mention: Nancy Youngblood

IIF: Category 1002 – Contemporary

First Place: Jennifer Tafoya
Second Place: Sergio Youngblood Lugo
Honorable Mention: Gloria “Goldenrod” Garcia

IIF: Category 1003 – Figures, including sets

No Entries

IIF: Category 1004 - Sets where overall size exceeds 3 inches in any dimension

No Entries

IIF: Category 1005 - BOUNDARY

No Entries

First Place: Sergio Youngblood Lugo, Maxine Toya, Dominique Toya
Second Place: Darrick Tsosie
Honorable Mention: None Awarded

Classification III: 2D

Best of Class: Johnson Yazzie

III: Division A:

Representational Painting and graphics (realistic or stylized) – including miniatures

Best of Division: Johnson Yazzie

IIIA: Category 1101 – Oil; including oil sticks, & oil pastels

First Place: Johnson Yazzie
Second Place: Monty Little
Honorable Mention: Del Curfman
Honorable Mention: Karen Clarkson

IIIA: Category 1102 – Acrylic

First Place: Frank Fowler, Jr.
Second Place: Oliver Enjady
Honorable Mention: Felix Vigil
Honorable Mention: Karma Henry

IIIA: Category 1103 – Gouache & watercolor, Studio Style

First Place: Merlin Little Thunder
Second Place: Kindra Swafford
Honorable Mention: None Awarded

IIIA: Category 1104 – Pencil, pen/ink, scratchboard, chalk, charcoals

First Place: None Awarded
Second Place: None Awarded
Honorable Mention: None Awarded

IIIA: Category 1105 – Mixed Media 2D art

First Place: Benjamin Nelson
Second Place: Cristoff Keyonne
Honorable Mention: None Awarded

IIIA: Category 1106 – Ledger Art, any medium

First Place: Wakeah Jhane
Second Place: Terran Last Gun
Honorable Mention: None Awarded

IIIA: Category 1107 – Boundary

First Place: Keith Edaakie
Second Place: Marla Allison
Honorable Mention: None Awarded

III: Division B:

Abstract Painting/graphics– including miniatures

Best of Division: Carson Vicenti

IIIB: Category 1201 – Oil; including oil sticks & oil pastels

First Place: Carson Vicenti
Second Place: None Awarded
Honorable Mention: None Awarded

IIIB: Category 1202 – Acrylic

First Place: Alvin John
Second Place: Anthony Emerson
Honorable Mention: None Awarded

IIIB: Category 1203 – Gouache & watercolor

First Place: Hadiibah John
Second Place: None Awarded
Honorable Mention: None Awarded

IIIB: Category 1204 - Pencil, pen/ink, scratchboard, chalk, charcoals

First Place: Leanne Lee
Second Place: None Awarded
Honorable Mention: None Awarded

IIIB: Category 1205 - Mixed Media 2D Art

First Place: Mikaela Shafer
Second Place: Sallyann Paschall
Honorable Mention: Marla Allison

IIIB: Category 1206 - Boundary

First Place: Alexandra Stock
Second Place: Jennifer Hicks
Honorable Mention: Maurice John, Jr.

III: Division C:

Sandpaintings

Best of Division: Rosie Yellowhair

IIIC: Category 1301 – Traditional in style & designs

First Place: Rosie Yellowhair
Second Place: None Awarded
Honorable Mention: None Awarded

IIIC: Category 1302 – Contemporary in style & designs

No Entries

IIIC: Category 1303 – Boundary

No Entries

III: Division D:

Print-making

Best of Division: Marwin Begaye

IIID: Category 1401 – Lithographs, Woodcuts & Etchings (includes other Intaglio techniques)

First Place: None Awarded
Second Place: None Awarded
Honorable Mention: None Awarded

IIID: Category 1402 – Monoprints & Monotypes

First Place: None Awarded
Second Place: None Awarded
Honorable Mention: None Awarded

IIID: Category 1403 – Serigraph/Silkscreen

First Place: None Awarded
Second Place: None Awarded
Honorable Mention: None Awarded

IIID: Category 1404 – Miscellaneous (includes embossed paper, collagraph, mixed media, etc)

First Place: None Awarded
Second Place: None Awarded
Honorable Mention: None Awarded

IIID: Category 1405 – Boundary

First Place: Marwin Begaye
Second Place: Randy Kemp
Honorable Mention: Jimmy Horn, Jr.

III: Division E:

Photography

Best of Division: Benjamin West

IIIE: Category 1501 – Black & White or Continuous Tone: (Light exposed metallic prints)

First Place: None Awarded
Second Place: None Awarded
Honorable Mention: None Awarded

IIIE: Category 1502 – Color: (Light exposed metallic prints)

First Place: None Awarded
Second Place: None Awarded
Honorable Mention: None Awarded

IIIE: Category 1503 – Alternative Process: (Hand crafted, manually applied or transferred emulsions or dyes, exposed by light

First Place: None Awarded
Second Place: None Awarded
Honorable Mention: None Awarded

IIIE: Category 1504 – Miscellaneous (includes embossed paper, collagraph, mixed media, etc)

First Place: None Awarded
Second Place: None Awarded
Honorable Mention: None Awarded

IIIE: Category 1505 – Boundary

First Place: Benjamin West
Second Place: Tedra Begay
Honorable Mention: None Awarded

III: Division F:

Computer Generated Graphics

Best of Division: Maya Peña

IIIF: Category 1601 – Digitally altered primary sources & printed, (eg altered digitized photographs)

First Place: None Awarded
Second Place: None Awarded
Honorable Mention: None Awarded

IIIF: Category 1602 – 100% digitally created work printed in 2D (paper, canvas, etc)

First Place: Maya Peña
Second Place: Christian Bigwater
Honorable Mention: Jessica Harjo

IIIF: Category 1603 – Boundary

No Entries

Classification IV: Wooden pueblo figurative carvings & Sculpture

Best of Class: Arthur Holmes Jr.

IV: Division A:

Traditional Carved Dolls, Including Old Style & Revival

Best of Division: Wayland Namingha

IVA: Category 1701 – Hopi Carved Dolls, Traditional Style

First Place: Wayland Namingha
Second Place: Ryan Gashweseoma
Honorable Mention: Eric Kayquaptewa
Honorable Mention: Wayland Namingha

IVA: Category 1702 – Zuni Carved Dolls, Traditional Style

No Entries

IVA: Category 1703 – Boundary (Gray area art, Classification transfer possible)

First Place: Shawn Deel
Second Place: None Awarded
Honorable Mention: None Awarded

IV: Division B:

Contemporary Carved Dolls & Sculpture

Best of Division: Arthur Holmes Jr.

IVB: Category 1801 – Pueblo Carved Dolls

First Place: Mark Taho
Second Place: Earl Dino Patterson Jr.
Honorable Mention: None Awarded

IVB: Category 1802 – Pueblo Carved Dolls, Including Base

First Place: Arthur Homes Jr.
Second Place: Edward Seechoma
Honorable Mention: Aaron Honyumptewa
Honorable Mention: Arthur Holmes Jr.

IVB: Category 1803 – Pueblo Carved Sculptures

First Place: None Awarded
Second Place: Kevin Quannie
Honorable Mention: None Awarded

IVB: Category 1804 – Other Pueblo Carved Dolls

First Place: Arthur Holmes Jr.
Second Place: None Awarded
Honorable Mention: None Awarded

IVB: Category 1805 – Miniature (6 inches and under)

First Place: Cordell Naseyoma
Second Place: None Awarded
Honorable Mention: None Awarded

IVB: Category 1806 – Boundary

First Place: Larsen Harris
Second Place: None Awarded
Honorable Mention: None Awarded

Classification V: Sculpture

Best of Class: Ryan Benally

V: Division A:

Representational Sculpture (realistic/stylized)

Best of Division: Duwayne Chee

VA: Category 1901 – Stone

First Place: Cliff Fragua
Second Place: Wayne Gunville
Honorable Mention: Shayna Grandbois-Herrera

VA: Category 1902 – Cast Metal

First Place: Kevin Horace-Quannie
Second Place: Nelson Tsosie
Honorable Mention: None Awarded

VA: Category 1903 – Fabricated Metal

First Place: Nelson Tsosie
Second Place: Frederick Begay, Jr.
Honorable Mention: None Awarded

VA: Category 1904 – Precious Metal (includes non-wearable jewelry)

First Place: None Awarded
Second Place: None Awarded
Honorable Mention: None Awarded

VA: Category 1905 – Wood – (except Katchina & Katchina sculptures they go in Class IV)

First Place: Duwayne Chee
Second Place: Duwayne Chee
Honorable Mention: None Awarded

VA: Category 1906 – Glass

First Place: Carol Lujan
Second Place: None Awarded
Honorable Mention: None Awarded

VA: Category 1907 – Clay

First Place: Joe Cajero, Jr.
Second Place: Kathleen Wall
Honorable Mention: None Awarded

VA: Category 1908 – Mixed Media

First Place: Ronni-Leigh and Stonehorse Goeman
Second Place: Robert Weahkee
Honorable Mention: None Awarded

VA: Category 1909 – Boundary

First Place: Kenneth Johnson
Second Place: Jasmin Novak
Honorable Mention: None Awarded

V: Division B:

Abstract Sculpture (Non-objective)

Best of Division: Ryan Benally

VB: Category 2001 – Stone

First Place: Ryan Benally
Second Place: John DeCelles
Honorable Mention: None Awarded

VB: Category 2002 – Cast Metal

First Place: None Awarded
Second Place: None Awarded
Honorable Mention: None Awarded

VB: Category 2003 – Fabricated Metal

First Place: William Rogers
Second Place: None Awarded
Honorable Mention: None Awarded

VB: Category 2004 – Precious Metal (includes non-wearable jewelry)

No Entries

VB: Category 2005 – Wood

First Place: None Awarded
Second Place: None Awarded
Honorable Mention: None Awarded

VB: Category 2006 – Glass

First Place: None Awarded
Second Place: None Awarded
Honorable Mention: Carol Lujan

VB: Category 2007 – Clay

First Place: None Awarded
Second Place: None Awarded
Honorable Mention: None Awarded

VB: Category 2008 - Mixed media

First Place: Robert Weahkee
Second Place: William Rogers
Honorable Mention: None Awarded

VB: Category 2009 - Boundary

First Place: None Awarded
Second Place: None Awarded
Honorable Mention: None Awarded

V: Division C:

Fetishes/Miniature Sculpture

Best of Division: Troy Sice

VC: Category 2101 – Stone

First Place: Troy Sice
Second Place: Ray Tsalate
Honorable Mention: Troy Sice

VC: Category 2102 – Non-Pueblo Fetishes

First Place: None Awarded
Second Place: None Awarded
Honorable Mention: None Awarded

VC: Category 2103 – Miniature sculptures

First Place: Terry Wilson
Second Place: Troy Sice
Honorable Mention: None Awarded

VC: Category 2104 – Boundary

First Place: Ray Tsalate
Second Place: None Awarded
Honorable Mention: None Awarded

Classification VI: Textile

Best of Class: Isabel Gonzales

VI: Division A:

Traditional Woven Textiles

Best of Division: Tahnibaa Naataanii

VIA: Category 2201 – Diné; blankets, rugs, dresses over 5 ft

First Place: Tahnibaa Naataanii
Second Place: Barbara Teller-Ornelas
Honorable Mention: Florence Manygoats
Honorable Mention: Mona Laughing

VIA: Category 2202 – Diné; blankets, rugs, dresses under 5 ft

First Place: Tahnibaa Naataanii
Second Place: Barbara Teller-Ornelas
Honorable Mention: Florence Manygoats
Honorable Mention: Mona Laughing

VIA: Category 2203 – Diné Miniature: blankets, rugs, dresses under 1 foot,

No Entries

VIA: Category 2204 - Pueblo blankets, rugs, belts, etc.

No Entries

VIA: Category 2205 - Other, i.e., Chilkat blankets, capes, etc.,

No Entries

VIA: Category 2206 - Boundary

First Place: None Awarded
Second Place: None Awarded
Honorable Mention: None Awarded

VI: Division B:

Contemporary Woven Textiles

Best of Division: Kevin Aspaas

VIB: Category 2301 – Rugs, blankets, & other large furnishings

First Place: None Awarded
Second Place: None Awarded
Honorable Mention: None Awarded

VIB: Category 2302 – Pillows, placemats, & other small furnishings

First Place: Kevin Aspaas
Second Place: Venancio Aragon
Honorable Mention: Pauline Tsosie

VIB: Category 2303 – Woven garments, i.e., skirts, coats, tops, etc.

First Place: None Awarded
Second Place: None Awarded
Honorable Mention: None Awarded

VIB: Category 2304 – Boundary

No Entries

VI: Division C:

Traditional Embroidered Garments/Dress

Best of Division: Isabel Gonzales

VIC: Category 2401 – Pueblo mantas, kilts, sashes, etc.

First Place: Isabel Gonzales
Second Place: Akema Honyupmtewa
Honorable Mention: Timothy Coyote Smith

VIC: Category 2402 – Other traditional style garments/dress

First Place: Suzanne Herrera Naranjo
Second Place: Virginia Yazzie Ballenger
Honorable Mention: Catherine Blackhorse

VIC: Category 2403 – Boundary

No Entries

VI: Division D:

Contemporary Dress

Best of Division: Christy Ruby

VID: Category 2501 – Garments

First Place: Christy Ruby
Second Place: Amanda Wilson
Honorable Mention: Kevin Aspaas and Chambreigh Aspaas

VID: Category 2502 – Accessories

First Place: Cathy Abercrombie
Second Place: None Awarded
Honorable Mention: None Awarded

VID: Category 2503 - Boundary

First Place: None Awarded
Second Place: None Awarded
Honorable Mention: None Awarded

VI: Division E:

Other techniques, Contemporary & Traditional

Best of Division: Lily Hope

VIE: Category 2601 - Sprang, knitting, finger weaving, braiding, crochet

First Place: Lily Hope
Second Place: None awarded
Honorable Mention: None awarded

VIE: Category 2602 - Boundary

First Place: Toni Williams
Second Place: Susan Hudson
Honorable Mention: None Awarded

Classification VII: Diverse Art Forms

Best of Class: Dan Vallo

VII: Division A:

Functional objects

Best of Division: Dan Vallo

VIIA: Category 2701 – Pipes

First Place: None Awarded
Second Place: None Awarded
Honorable Mention: None Awarded

VIIA: Category 2702 – Drums, with or without stands

First Place: Sean Rising Sun Flanagan
Second Place: Sean Rising Sun Flanagan
Honorable Mention: David Martin

VIIA: Category 2703 – Flutes & whistles, with or without stands & carrying bags

First Place: Tim Blueflint Ramel
Second Place: David Sanipass
Honorable Mention: None Awarded

VIIA: Category 2704 – Rattles & Fans

First Place: None Awarded
Second Place: None Awarded
Honorable Mention: None Awarded

VIIA: Category 2705 – Bows/arrows, quivers

First Place: Dan Vallo
Second Place: None Awarded
Honorable Mention: None Awarded

VIIA: Category 2706 – Bags & pouches

First Place: None Awarded
Second Place: Sheena Yakeleya
Honorable Mention: None Awarded

VIIA: Category 2707 – Powwow dance gear, individual objects or sets (Bustles, roaches, arm/leg bands, combs, etc.)

First Place: None Awarded
Second Place: None Awarded
Honorable Mention: None Awarded

VIIA: Category 2708 – Non-beaded attire (not woven)

First Place: Bobby Brower
Second Place: Kevin Pourier
Honorable Mention: None Awarded

VIIA: Category 2709 – Miscellaneous contemporary objects (Fashion Accessories, knives, etc.)

First Place: Randi Nelson
Second Place: Melissa Lewis-Barnes
Honorable Mention: Gabriel Frey

VIIA: Category 2710 – Miscellaneous traditional objects

First Place: Leslie Bitsie
Second Place: Darius Charley
Honorable Mention: None Awarded

VIIA: Category 2711 – Boundary

First Place: Gary Roybal
Second Place: Aaron Cajero and Dan Vallo
Honorable Mention: None Awarded

VII: Division B:

Non-utilitarian objects, ethnographic art

Best of Division: Jolene Bird

VIIB: Category 2801 – Wall-hangings, cultural objects with added elements to display on a vertical surface

First Place: Renee Allen
Second Place: Samantha Jacobs
Honorable Mention: None Awarded

VIIB: Category 2802 – Framed or mounted, cultural objects that have been framed or mounted for display)

First Place: Amy Tessaro
Second Place: Amy Tessaro
Honorable Mention: None Awarded

VIIB: Category 2803 – Mixed media Dolls & Soft Sculpture WITHOUT a predominance of beadwork & quillwork

First Place: Glenda McKay
Second Place: Christal Ratt
Honorable Mention: None Awarded

VIIB: Category 2804 – Boundary

First Place: Jolene Bird
Second Place: Jolene Bird
Honorable Mention: Rain Scott
Honorable Mention: David Martin

Classification VIII: Beadwork & Quillwork

Best of Class: Monica Raphael

VIII: Division A:

Articles of Attire

Best of Division: Glenda McKay

VIIIA: Category 2901 – Beaded clothing, non-woven (all, except moccasins)

First Place: Vashti Etzel
Second Place: Janelle Hager
Honorable Mention: None Awarded

VIIIA: Category 2902 – Moccasins

First Place: Kiera Pyke
Second Place: Christal Ratt
Honorable Mention: None Awarded

VIIIA: Category 2903 – Accessories (including coordinated sets)

First Place: Sean Snyder and Adrian Stevens
Second Place: Kiera Pyke
Honorable Mention: Beth Bush

VIIIA: Category 2904 – Jewelry, Bracelets, Earrings, Headbands, ETC.

First Place: Kendra Roan
Second Place: Arlad Marquez
Honorable Mention: None Awarded

VIIIA: Category 2905- Boundary

First Place: Glenda McKay
Second Place: Cynthia Boehm
Honorable Mention: Camryn Growing Thunder

VIII: Division B:

Dolls & Soft Sculptures (Dolls & soft sculpture without a predominance of beadwork and/or quillwork go in VII-2703)

Best of Division: Monica Raphael

VIIIB: Category 3001 – Plains Style Dolls/Soft Sculptures with a predominance of beadwork and/or quillwork

First Place: Monica Raphael
Second Place: Emil Her Many Horses
Honorable Mention: None Awarded

VIIB: Category 3002 – Framed or mounted, cultural objects that have been framed or mounted for display)

No Entries

VIIB: Category 3003 – boundary

No Entries

VIII: Division C:

Other Items, Non-attire

Best of Division: Joyce and Juanita Growing Thunder Fogarty

VIIIC: Category 3101 – Contemporary Beadwork and/or Quillwork. Any Form

First Place: Shaydee Snow Pretends Eagle
Second Place: Hollis Chitto
Honorable Mention: Pat Belgardo-Cornelius

VIIIC: Category 3102 – Cradleboards

First Place: Leith Mankewa
Second Place: Joyce and Juanita Growing Thunder Fogarty
Honorable Mention: Jackie Bread

VIIIC: Category 3105 - Boundary

First Place: Joyce and Juanita Growing Thunder Fogarty
Second Place: Eian Sundust
Honorable Mention: None Awarded

Classification IX – Youth (17 years & under)

Best of Class: Aydrian Day

IX: Division A:

Ages 9 & Under

Best of Division: Lance Aragon

IXA: Category 3401 - Jewelry (Metal)

First Place: Lance Aragon
Second Place: Lance Aragon
Honorable Mention: None Awarded

IXA: Category 3402 - Jewelry (Stones)

First Place: None Awarded
Second Place: None Awarded
Honorable Mention: None Awarded

IXA: Category 3403 - Pottery: Miniatures

No Entries

IXA: Category 3404 - Pottery: Animal Figures

First Place: None Awarded
Second Place: None Awarded
Honorable Mention: None Awarded

IXA: Category 3405 - Pottery: All Other Figures

No Entries

IXA: Category 3406 - Pottery Burnished Black or Red: Painted, Carved, Sgraffito, or Undecorated

First Place: None Awarded
Second Place: None Awarded
Honorable Mention: None Awarded

IXA: Category 3407 - Pottery Non-burnished (matte): Painted or Undecorated

No Entries

IXA: Category 3408 - 2D

No Entries

IXA: Category 3409 - Wooden Pueblo Figurative Carvings

No Entries

IXA: Category 3410 - Sculpture

No Entries

IXA: Category 3411 - Textiles

No Entries

IXA: Category 3412 - Diverse Art Forms

No Entries

IXA: Category 3413 - Bead Work & Quill Work

No Entries

IXA: Category 3414 - Basketry

No Entries

IXA: Category 3415 - Boundary

No Entries

XI: Division B:

Ages 10-13

Best of Division: Temuujin Abeyta

XIB: Category 3501 - Jewelry (Metal)

First Place: Rylan Joe
Second Place: None Awarded
Honorable Mention: None Awarded

XB: Category 3502 - Jewelry (Stones)

First Place: Temuujin Abeyta
Second Place: Keidibah Abeyta
Honorable Mention: None Awarded

IXB: Category 3503 - Pottery: Miniatures

No Entries

IXB: Category 3504 - Pottery: Animal Figures

No Entries

IXB: Category 3505 - Pottery: All Other Figures

No Entries

IXB: Category 3506 - Pottery Burnished Black or Red: Painted, Carved, Sgraffito, or Undecorated

No Entries

IXB: Category 3507 - Pottery Non-burnished (matte): Painted or Undecorated

No Entries

IXB: Category 3508 - 2D

First Place: Waabigwan Peters
Second Place: Jayleena Aguilar
Honorable Mention: None Awarded

IXB: Category 3509 - Wooden Pueblo Figurative Carvings

No Entries

IXB: Category 3510 - Sculpture

No Entries

IXB: Category 3511 - Textiles

No Entries

IXB: Category 3512 - Diverse Art Forms

No Entries

IXB: Category 3513 - Bead Work & Quill Work

No Entries

IXB: Category 3514 - Basketry

No Entries

IXB: Category 3515 - Boundary

No Entries

IX: Division C:

Ages 14–17

Best of Division: Aydrian Day

IXC: Category 3601 - Jewelry (Metal)

First Place: Mary Helen Brown
Second Place: None Awarded
Honorable Mention: None Awarded

IXC: Category 3602 - Jewelry (Stones)

None Awarded

IXC: Category 3603 - Pottery: Miniatures

None Awarded

IXC: Category 3604 - Pottery: Animal Figures

No Entries

IXC: Category 3605 - Pottery: All Other Figures

No Entries

IXC: Category 3606 - Pottery Burnished Black or Red: Painted, Carved, Sgraffito, or Undecorated

No Entries

IXC: Category 3607 - Pottery Non-burnished (matte): Painted or Undecorated

None Awarded

IXC: Category 3608 - 2D

First Place: Suyma Maho
Second Place: Darius Cajero
Honorable Mention: Suyma Maho

IXC: Category 3609 - Wooden Pueblo Figurative Carvings

First Place: Jalen Taho
Second Place: None Awarded
Honorable Mention: None Awarded

IXC: Category 3610 - Sculpture

First Place: Tara Lujan Baker
Second Place: Tara Lujan Baker
Honorable Mention: None Awarded

IXC: Category 3611 - Textiles

None Awarded

IXC: Category 3612 - Diverse Art Forms

First Place: Aydrian Day
Second Place: Homano Honyumptewa
Honorable Mention: None Awarded

IXC: Category 3613 - Bead Work & Quill Work

First Place: Paytyn Rae Growing Thunder Fogarty
Second Place: Tustus Allen-Holy Bear
Honorable Mention: Paytyn Rae Growing Thunder Fogarty

IXC: Category 3614 - Basketry

None Awarded

IXC: Category 3615 - Boundary

None Awarded

Classification X – Basketry

Best of Class: Caleb Hoffman

X: Division A: Southwest Baskets

Best of Division: Sally Black

XA: Category 3201 – Plaited, Wicker

First Place: Jessica Lomatewama
Second Place: Wilmetta Kayquoptewa
Honorable Mention: Wilmetta Kayquoptewa

XA: Category 3202 – Twined

No Entries

XA: Category 3203 – Coiled

First Place: Sally Black
Second Place: Kathryn Kooyahoema
Honorable Mention: Kathryn Kooyahoema

XA: Category 3204 – Miniature

No Entries

XA: Category 3205 – Contemporary

First Place: Jessica Lomatewama
Second Place: None Awarded
Honorable Mention: None Awarded

XA: Category 3206 – Boundary

First Place: Liz Wallace
Second Place: None Awarded
Honorable Mention: None Awarded

X: Division B:

Outside the Southwest Baskets

Best of Division: Caleb Hoffman

XB: Category 3301 – Plaited, Wicker

First Place: Caleb Hoffman
Second Place: Theresa Secord
Honorable Mention: None Awarded

XB: Category 3302 – Twined

First Place: None Awarded
Second Place: None Awarded
Honorable Mention: None Awarded

XB: Category 3303 – Coiled

First Place: Don Johnston
Second Place: Don Johnston
Honorable Mention: None Awarded

XB: Category 3304 – Miniature

First Place: Theresa Secord
Second Place: Holly Pyke
Honorable Mention: None Awarded

XB: Category 3305 – Contemporary

First Place: Caleb Hoffman
Second Place: Kelly Church
Honorable Mention: Ronnie Leigh Goeman

XB: Category 3306 – Boundary

First Place: Kelly Church
Second Place: Kelly Church
Honorable Mention: None Awarded

2024 Best of Show – Santa Fe Indian Market (2024)

2024 best of show