2009 Golden Teddy Winners announced

After what seems like forever, the winners were finally announced at the awards banquet on October 31st in Maryland, USA. This competition started in January and it is so hard to be patient this long LOL. I was not able to be in attendance to cheer on my fellow artists, but I am so excited for the winners that I know. What an exciting honor for them to be chosen as the
favorites by the public :)

My little bear Tia wasn't fortunate enough to get picked this year. I still think she is very special, and just being nominated is a huge honor for me :) Thanks to anyone that did vote for her !

Here is a list of the winners so you can see if your favorite won.

Individual Artist - Bears: Undressed, 5 inches & under
Mimi- by Donna Griffin, Donna and the Bears

Individual Artist - Bears: Dressed / Accessorized, 5 inches & under
Maude- by Donna Griffin, Donna and the Bears

Individual Artist - Bears: Undressed, over 5 & under 14 inches ( My category )
Lil Pudge- by Vicky Lougher, Elegant Creations

Individual Artist - Bears: Dressed / Accessorized, over 5 & under 14 inches
Miss Lillie- by Kim Russell, Russell Bears

Individual Artist - Bears: Undressed, 14 inches & over
Daydreamer- by Karin De Lorenzo

Individual Artist - Bears: Dressed / Accessorized, 14 inches &over
Andre- by Lena Volkova, Teddy Kingdom

Individual Artist: Soft - Sculpture / Plush Animals
Rex (German Shepherd)- by Guenter Dufeu, Dufeu Bear

Individual Artist: Needle Felted / Sculpted Animals
Mommy, I'm Stuck Kitten- by Stephanie Tiongco, Creations by Stevi T.

Manufacturer - Bears: Undressed or Dressed 5 inches & Under
Biscuit-The Gingerbread Bear- by Steiff North America

Manufacturer - Bears: Undressed over 5 & under 14 inches
Zhen Zhen- by Gund Inc.

Manufacturer - Bears: Dressed / Accessorized, over 5 and under 14 inches
Nicolas-The Lucky Bear- by Steiff North America

Manufacturer - Bears: Undressed, 14 inches & over
Alexander-The Trademark Bear- by Steiff North America

Manufacturer - Bears: Dressed / Accessorized, 14 inches & over
Old Bavarian Bear- by Hermann-Spielwaren

Manufacturer - Bears: Soft Sculpture / Plush Animals
Esmerelda- by Hildegard Gunzel, PPM Hildegard Gunzel

Tableaux
Polar Pals- by Kelly Dean, Kelly Dean and Co.