National Tattoo Association Convention

Contest Winners – Concord 2009

Elizabeth Weinzirl Award (Enthusiast of the year)

Jackie Yates – Denver, Colorado

Bob Shaw Golden Age Award (40 years or more tattooing)

Barrie “SAZ” Saunders – Warrington, England 40 years

Ron “General Lee” Higdon – Radcliff, KY 40 years

Best Black & White Design Sheet

Best 5

Greg Piper Rob Massimiano

Scott Srock Kris Magnotti

Sophia Wescott

Best Colored Design Sheet

Best 3

Scott Srock______________________________

Shawn Topper___________________________

Henning Jorgensen__ ___________________

Nicest Studio

Best 3

Byron Wallace – Warlocks Tattoos ___________

Greg Piper – Exposed Temptations_ __________

Vyvyn Lazonga – Vyvyn Lazonga Tattoo ______

Best Cover-Up

Best 3

Rich Ives_________________________________

Steve Franklin ____________________________

Jeff Pugh_________________________________

Fine Art Award

Best 3

Richard Leo_______________________________

Sophia Wescott ____________________________

Rodney Raines _____________________________

Best Traditional

People’s Choice

Best 6 Tattooed By

Nina Zelno Byron Wallace

Scott Richardson Brandon Lewis

Blu Youngs Jason Tackett

Mike Johnson Chad Martin

Lynette Wolfe Colt Lee

Tom Hyson Chris Smith

Artist’s Choice

Best 3 Tattooed By

Nina Zelno Byron Wallace

Scott Richardson Brandon Lewis

Carey Cady Bo McConaghee

Best Black and Grey Tattoo

People’s Choice

Best 3 Tattooed By

Nicole Zelno Byron Wallace

Mark Osuna Jose Lopez

Ernie Belmonte Jose Lopez

Artist’s Choice

Best 3 Tattooed By

Manny Navarrette Jose Lopez

Mark Osuna Jose Lopez

Ernie Belmonte Jose Lopez

Most Realistic Tattoo

People’s Choice

Best 3 Tattooed By

Jason Tackett Keely Tackett

Jessica Worrall Shane O’Neill

Ross Winner Russ Abbott

Artist’s Choice

Best 3 Tattooed By

Gary Routh James Vaughn

Jessica Worrall Shane O’Neill

Ross Winner Russ Abbott

Best Portrait

People’s Choice

Best 3 Tattooed By

Manny Navarrette Jose Lopez

Trevor O’Neill Nick Chaboya

Brian Doebler St. Marq

Artist’s Choice

Best 3 Tattooed by

Manny Navarrette Jose Lopez

Ernie Belmonte Jose Lopez

Brian Doebler St. Marq

Best Unique Tattoo

People’s Choice

Best 3 Tattooed By

Sister Mary Cathy Rich Ives

Harry Ake Chris James

Ana Mills Mrs. Anna Paige

Artist’s Choice

Best 3 Tattooed By

Sister Mary Cathy Rich Ives

Steph Baumberger Krista Kerr

John Fairey III Cliff Raven redone by Rodney Raines

Best Large Tattoo

People’s Choice

Best 4 Tattooed By

Tiina Karppinen Bosse

Brian Doebler St. Marq

Teri Montgomery John Montgomery

Anibal Zamayoa John Montgomery

Artist’s Choice

Best 3 Tattooed By

Mark Osuna Jose Lopez

Brian Doebler St. Marq

Teri Montgomery John Montgomery

Best Use of Tribal

People’s Choice

Best 3 Tattooed By

Mike Clark Byron Wallace

Robert Giberson Mrs. Anna Paige

Bob Pelletier Ernesto

Artist’s Choice

Best 3 Tattooed By

Mike Clark Byron Wallace

Robert Giberson Mrs. Anna Paige

Nick Wizenried Sean Walrad

Best Back Black & Grey

People’s Choice

Best 3 Tattooed By

Nicole Foley Keely Tackett

Jon Gross Jack Rudy / Guy Aitchison

Cory Alameda Bill Funk

Artist’s Choice

Best 3 Tattooed by

Nicole Foley Keely Tackett

Jon Gross Jack Rudy / Guy Aitchison

Shane Wilson Rob Knight

Best Colored Back

People’s Choice

Best 3 Tattooed By

Blu Youngs Jason Tackett

Casey Woods Bill Hannong

Marion Alston Mrs. Anna Paige

Artist’s Choice

Best 3 Tattooed by

Kelly McClure Jay Chastain

Jeff Pugh James Vaughn

John Fairey III Cliff Raven redone by Rodney Raines

Best Sleeve

People’s Choice

Best 3 Tattooed By

Thaddeus Paskey Shahn Anderson

Erica Parsons Robert Frazier

Christine Pritchard Chad Martin

Artist’s Choice

Best 4 Tattooed By

Erica Parsons Robert Frazier

Rita Carter Byron Wallace

Kate Kimble Sophia Wescott

Mark Osuna Jose Lopez

Best Male

People’s Choice

Best 3 Tattooed By

Manny Navarrette Jose Lopez

Josh Thompson Rodney Raines

Gary Routh James Vaughn

Artist’s Choice

Best 3 Tattooed By

Manny Navarrette Jose Lopez

Josh Thompson Rodney Raines

Jon Gross Jack Rudy / Guy Aitchison / Paul Booth

Best Female

People’s Choice

Best 3 Tattooed By

Darlene Paxton Tom Donovan

Melissa Goulette Byron Wallace

Melissa Steelman James Vaughn

Artist’s Choice

Best 3 Tattooed By

Darlene Paxton Tom Donovan

Melissa Goulette Byron Wallace

Melissa Steelman James Vaughn

Tattoo of the Day Saturday

Hugo Pineda Tattooed by Jun Cha

Tattoo of the Day Sunday

Chelsea Diaz Tattooed by Klown

Best Tattooist Rich Ives

Hosts: Byron Wallace & Rodney Raines

Roastee: Lyle Tuttle

Roast Master: Orlando Rodriquez

Roasting Panel: Don Ed Hardy, Bill DeMichele, Mary Jane Haake, Friday Jones, Peggy Sucher, Suzanne Tuttle

Peter Tat 2 Award: Liz Narizzano, Byron Wallace

Terry Wrigley Award: Peggy Sucher, Mike Martin

Uncle Bud Congeniality Award: Brian Everett