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West Virginia Taxidermy Association

Events

Competitions, seminars, workshops, and educational gatherings for members and the public across West Virginia.

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Event dates, locations, and details are examples until confirmed by the Association.

Featured event

Annual State Competition

The Association's annual competition is a centerpiece for craftsmanship, education, community gathering, and recognition across the profession.

Date
Date to be announced
Location
West Virginia location to be announced

Registration may be handled through Zeffy or another approved event platform.

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Competition notice

A signature gathering for the state's craft community.

AwardsLearningCommunity

Competition Legacy

Explore the developing Hall of Fame to see how future recognition records will preserve competition achievement and craftsmanship across the Association's history.

Explore the Hall of Fame

Competition perspective

Meet the Judges

This future-facing area will introduce the professionals evaluating the upcoming competition and share concise insight into the care, preparation, and craftsmanship they value in strong work.

Sample judge profiles; final judges and biographies will be supplied by the Association.

  • Judge Profile 01

    Judge portrait

    Name and area of expertise to be supplied

    The final biography will introduce this judge’s professional background, experience with the craft, and connection to competition standards. Association-supplied copy will introduce each judge before the competition.

    The final insight will explain the professional qualities this judge values when evaluating strong competition work.

  • Judge Profile 02

    Judge portrait

    Name and area of expertise to be supplied

    This area will summarize the future judge profile’s professional focus, relevant experience with the craft, and perspective on quality craftsmanship. Final biographical details will be supplied and reviewed by the Association.

    Association-supplied guidance will summarize the details, presentation choices, and overall craftsmanship this judge considers important.

  • Judge Profile 03

    Judge portrait

    Name and area of expertise to be supplied

    A short biography supplied by the Association will describe this profile’s background, area of practice, and role in the upcoming competition. These profiles do not represent confirmed appointments.

    This space will provide a brief perspective intended to help prospective competitors understand the profile’s evaluation focus.

Event categories

Browse Event Types

Events are grouped by competitions, seminars, and workshops so visitors can quickly find what interests them.

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Upcoming events

Upcoming Event Preview

Examples of how upcoming competitions, seminars, workshops, and banquets will be presented.

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Seminar

Educational Seminar

Learning sessions focused on standards, techniques, and professional development.

Date
Date to be announced
Location
West Virginia location to be announced
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Workshop

Hands-On Workshop

A practical workshop format where members build skills together.

Date
Date to be announced
Location
West Virginia location to be announced
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Participants observing a hands-on craftsmanship demonstration at a workshop table.
Awards displayed in a banquet room while attendees gather in the background.

Banquet

Awards Banquet

An evening of recognition, gathering, and community celebration.

Date
Date to be announced
Location
West Virginia location to be announced
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Planning guidance

Event Information

Event details shown here are subject to confirmation by the West Virginia Taxidermy Association.

Who can attend
Events are open to members, taxidermists, students, and the public.
Online registration
Registration may be available through Zeffy or another approved event platform once details are confirmed.
Event details may change
Dates, locations, and event details are examples until confirmed by the Association.
Questions
Association contact information will be added after board approval.

Event sponsors

Event Sponsors & Supporters

Sponsors and supporters help make competitions, seminars, workshops, education, and community events possible.

Become a Sponsor

Association Sponsor

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Education Partner

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Community Supporter

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Event Partner

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Event highlights

Recent Event Highlights

A look at recent event recaps, education notes, and community updates.

Competition recap

Competition Recap

A recap of event participation, learning moments, and community activity.

Education update

Seminar Highlight

Highlights of shared instruction and professional development from recent seminars.

Community note

Community Gathering

Post-event notes about member connection, volunteer support, and Association activity.