FEGA Excellence In Engraving Awards

2012

FEGA Engraving Awards 2012:
Every year at the annual convention FEGA recognizes excellence within our membership and supporters.

Presidents awards 2012
Presidents awards are for those that have contributed above and beyond to the well being of FEGA over the course of the year or several years.

Jan Billeb; for organizing the FEGA/ACGG show for the last 28 years. We owe her a very large debt of gratitude for all the hard work and stress that has gone into this job.
Rick Thronburg; for the outstanding support and donations that William Henry Studios has given FEGA for many years.
Frank Brownell; for his generous and ongoing support of the Guild and its members.
Rex Pedersen; for 30 years service to the guild in just about every position on the BOD. Most recently as President.

Editors awards 2012
For outstanding articles in The Engraver magazine during the year.

Issue # 89 Scott Pilkington / Lisa Rohner The American Renaissance Started With An R
Issue # 90 Chris Malouf The Spirit Of The Show
Issue # 90 Mark Hoechst Op Art
Issue # 91 Martin Strolz Working Techniques Of A Scrimshander
Issue # 91 Barry Lee Hands An Artists Palette
Issue # 92 Otto Carter Angels and Demons
Issue # 92 Hora Siertsema My Visit To The Beretta Engraving Shop
Issue # 92 Rex Pedersen 30 Years Of FEGA

Engraving awards 2012
For excellence in various categories of competitions. Judged by the FEGA Master Engravers and members at the annual convention and expo.

Artistic Uniqueness: Jerry Huddleston
Engravers choice Award: Jerry Huddleston
Best Engraved Shotgun: Jerry Huddleston
Best Metal on Metal Inlay: Jerry Huddleston and CJ Cai
Best Engraved pistol: Brian Hochstrat
Best Engraved Rifle: Brian Hochstrat
Engravers Choice Award of Merit: Brian Hochstrat
Engravers Choice Award of Merit: Ron Smith

Jerry Huddleston:
Artistic Uniqueness, Engraver’s Choice Award, Best Engraved Shotgun, Best Metal on Metal Inlay.

Brian Hochstrat:
Best Engraved Rifle and Engravers Choice Award of Merit