State Show Chair: Diana Turnage
Date of show: May 2, 2026
Location: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library
Location address: 1250 SW District Dr, Ankeny,
IA 50023
Judge: John Preston
Our Day:
- 9-10am: Setup/registration
- 10-11am: Introduction of judge and demonstration
- 11:15-12pm: General Meeting & Election
- 12-1:30pm: Lunch Break (vote for People’s Choice, enter for door prizes)
- 1:30-3pm: Critiques and Awards
- 3pm: Pack up and head home
3D Honorable Mention
One Holy Night by Bev Hamman
Harvest Brown by Sue Kuennen
3D Award of Excellence
Jacobs High Heel by Christine Song
Honorable Mention
Within by Julie Hughes
Romantic Hex by Kathryn Roe
Bridging the Gap by Stephanie Swilley
Herman's Garage by Lauretta Kelley
Third Place
Roadside Ditch by Susan Baer
Stair Stepping by Doyle Wilson
Wandering by Carol Miculinich
Pronto by Jill Sneed
Second Place
The Desert by Sandy Trampe
Memories by Bev Clapsaddle
Free as a Bird by Joe Beck
Safely Home by Tracy Edens
First Place
Sunset by Asya Wiegert
Traveling Across Montana by Carol Jo Smidt
The Light of Truth by Anthony Franklin
Springing from the Heart by Danna Fruetel
Doris Frandsen Award
Pals by Diana Turnage
Richard Heggen Award
Vivian by Bob Peterson
Best in Show
Ornamental Cabbage by Diana Turnage
People’s Choice
Traveling Across Montana by Carol Jo Smidt