2026 National Caricature Carving Competition Winners
Held in Stevens Point, WI on September 19, 2026
Best of Show
Geppetto – Jeff O’Donnell
2nd Best of Show
Breyer Rabbit – Julio Martinez
3rd Best of Show
Cap – Joe McMullen
Single Human Figure Under 10″
1st – Cowboy – James Kaufenberg
2nd – McWind – James Butlin
3rd – Bloom & Boom – Darrel Renier
Single Human Figure 10″ & Over
1st – Lumberjack – Bruce Futterer
2nd – Rowdy the Clown – Joshua Walters
3rd – W.C. Fields – Vic Hood
Group Human
1st – Tug of War of the Currents – Jon DeHart
2nd – Gangster – Chuck Shuck
3rd – UT Fans – J.R. Hemmerlein
Single Animal
1st – Official Inspector – Ryan Newsome
2nd – Highland Cow – Julio Martinez
3rd – Moose Tracks – Karla Harman
Group Animal
1st – Sledding Otter – Karla Harman
2nd – This is Where the Magic Happens – Josh Arroyo
3rd – Cacophony of the Lambs – Bob Gilkerson
Group Mixed
1st – Cousin Eddie – Travis Vickers
2nd – All American Holiday – J.R. Hemmerlein
3rd – Snow America – Chuck Shuck
Santa
1st – Welcome to Philly Santa – Jon DeHart
2nd – Candy Cane Santa – Bruce Futterer
3rd – Santa on a Swing – Barry Bowers
Relief
1st – Merica – Chuck Shuck
2nd – Big Fish – Bruce Futterer
3rd – Three Gnomes – Bruce Futterer
Miniature
1st – Breyer Rabbit – Julio Martinez
2nd – The Golfer – Josh Arroyo
3rd – Stayin Alive – Jon DeHart
Bottle Stopper
1st – Tophat Macgee – Joshua Walters
2nd – Man #4 Blue Cap – Barry Bowers
3rd – Big Fish – Bruce Futterer
Bust
1st – Cap – Joe McMullen
2nd – Two Feathers – Bob Gilkerson
3rd – Contemplative Steve – Joshua Walters
Miscellaneous
1st – Geppetto – Jeff O’Donnell
2nd – Landon’s Farm – Al Dlouhy
3rd – Dragon Cane – Tom Jacobson
Christmas Ornament
1st – Bubble Santa – Julio Martinez
2nd – Curly Beard Santa – Stephen Froelich
3rd – Cold Night Warm Heart – John Drews
Ugly Cowboy
1st – Tan & Ugly – Bruce Futterer
2nd – Roping Cowboy – Tom Jacobson
Youth
1st – Snorin’ Desert – Miles Nhoksayakham
2nd – Carl – Miles Nhoksayakham
3rd – Santa – Miles Nhoksayakham
Themed – Cheeseheads & Characters
1st – Badger & Brats – Jon DeHart
2nd – Cheesehead Cow Monger – Bruce Futterer
3rd – Bring ’em Up Right – J.R. Hemmerlein
Rough-Out
1st – The Grave Robber – Joe McMullen
2nd – Santa – Jim Rooker
3rd – Handyman – Chuck Marr