Ribbon, award recipients for shell show announced
The Sanibel-Captiva Shell Club recently presented the list of ribbon and special award winners from the 2025 Sanibel Shell Show, held on March 6-8 at the Marriott Sanibel Harbour Resort & Spa in Fort Myers. It featured a juried show in two divisions: scientific and artistic. The winners are as follows:
RIBBONS – SCIENTIFIC DIVISION
– Student Grades K – 6 – Worldwide – Shells and/or sea life – Any source
1st Nicholas Baker – Cape Coral, FL
2nd Henry Lyles – Bonita Springs, FL
3rd Ethan Deppe – Jupiter, FL
– Student Grades 7 – 12 – Worldwide – Shells and/or sea life – Any source
1st Noah Roos – Naples, FL
2nd Olivia Baker – Cape Coral, FL
3rd Evan Schmidt – Pickerington, OH
Honorable Mention RyLee Collett – Sebastian, FL
Honorable Mention Caroline Dolezal – Tequesta, FL
– Single Shell – Sanibel-Captiva – Self-collected
1st Crystal Brasel – Tarpon Springs, FL
2nd Debi McBroom – Sebring, FL
3rd Angela Marsland – Fort Myers, FL
– Single Shell – Florida-Caribbean – Self-collected
1st Amanda Collett – Sebastian, FL
2nd Jennifer Geary – Martinsburg, WV
3rd Barry McBroom – Sebring, FL
– Single Shell – Florida-Caribbean – Any source
1st Dr. Rick Batt – Cape Coral, FL
2nd Gi Gi Johnson – Bonita Springs, FL
3rd Irene Longley-Clark – Cape Coral, FL
– Single Shell – Worldwide – Self-collected
1st Anne Joffe – Sanibel, FL
2nd Vicky Wall – Mayodan, NC
3rd Constance Marshall Miller – Lewes, DE
– Single Shell – Worldwide – Any source
1st Anne Joffe – Sanibel, FL
2nd Karlynn Morgan – Winston Salem, NC
3rd Dr. Rick Batt – Cape Coral, FL
– Single Shell – Unusual Variants – Albinos, Freaks, etc. – Any source
1st Abby Klaus – Fort Myers, FL
2nd Jennifer Geary – Martinsburg, WV
3rd John Jacobs – Seffner, FL
– Single Shell – Fossil – Shells and/or other sea life – Any source
1st Dr. Rick Batt – Cape Coral, FL
2nd Ann Buddenhagen – Raleigh, NC
3rd Vicky Wall – Mayodan, NC
– Single Specimen – Sea Life (Other than shells) – Coral, echinoderm, etc. – Any Source
1st Dr. Rick Batt – Cape Coral, FL
2nd Kathy Hofstad – Riverview, FL
3rd Pauline Prideaux – North Fort Myers, FL
– Multiple Shells – Sanibel-Captiva – Self-collected
1st Debi and Barry McBroom – Sebring, FL
– Multiple Shells – Florida-Caribbean – Self-collected
1st Vicky Wall – Mayodan, NC
2nd Dominic Baker, Olivia Baker and Nicholas Baker – Cape Coral, FL
3rd Debi and Barry McBroom – Sebring, FL
– Multiple Shells – Florida-Caribbean – Any source
1st Bev Dolezal – Palm Beach Gardens, FL
– Multiple Shells – One Major Superfamily/Family – Any source
1st Michael Tove – Cary, NC
– Multiple Shells – One Minor /Family – Any source
1st Ron Bopp – Palmetto, FL
1st Dr. Rick Batt – Cape Coral, FL
– Multiple Shells – One Genus – Any source
1st Dr. Rick Batt – Cape Coral, FL
– Multiple Shells – One Species – To show color, form and/or growth – Self-collected
1st Amanda Baker – Cape Coral, FL
2nd Kathy Hofstad – Riverview, FL
3rd Constance Marshall Miller – Lewes, DE
– Multiple Shells – One Species – To show color, form and/or growth – Any source
1st Dr. Rick Batt – Cape Coral, FL
– Multiple Shells – Educational – Shells intended primarily to teach – Any source
1st Karlynn Morgan – Winston Salem, NC
1st Anne Joffe – Sanibel, FL
2nd Gi Gi Johnson – Bonita Springs, FL
3rd Noah Roos – Naples, FL
– Multiple Shells – Land or Fresh Water Shells – Any source
1st Amanda Collett – Sebastian, FL
– Multiple Shells – Unusual Variants – Albinos, Freaks, etc. – Any source
1st Sarah Rosenbaum – Naples, FL
2nd Amanda Baker – Cape Coral, FL
– Multiple Specimens – Fossils – Shells and/or other sea life – Any source
1st Ron Bopp – Palmetto, FL
1st Dr. Rick Batt – Cape Coral, FL
2nd Les Heinzl – Fort Myers, FL
3rd Patty Wettstein – Millville, NJ
– Multiple Specimens – Sea Life Other Than Shells – Coral, echinoderm, etc. – Any source
1st Kathy Hofstad – Riverview, FL
– Single or Multiple Shells – Special – Does not fit into any other class
1st Sylvia Griner – Riverview, FL
– Single or Multiple Shells – Beginning Scientific Exhibitor – Over 18 years of age
1st Abby and Gavin Klaus – Fort Myers, FL
2nd Hannah Richardson – Marco Island, FL
3rd Pauline Prideaux – North Fort Myers, FL
– Best of the Blues – Previous winner of a Blue Ribbon – at any past Sanibel Shell Show
1st Debi and Barry McBroom – Sebring, FL
– Sanibel Platinum Award – Previous winner of a major award – such as du Pont, C.O.A., Masters
1st Vicky Wall – Mayodan, NC
RIBBONS – ARTISTIC DIVISION
– Hobbyist – Flower Arrangement – Made of Shells – Shells only
1st Shanti Moore – Pompano Beach, FL
– Hobbyist – Flower Arrangement – Sea life – with or without shells
1st Mary Hennemann – Florence, KY
2nd Kathy Hofstad – Riverview, FL
– Hobbyist – Miniature Flower Arrangement – Max. 3in. x 3in. x 3in. – Shells and/or other sea life
1st Shanti Moore – Pompano Beach, FL
2nd Cynthia Skelly – Fort Myers, FL
3rd Marvin Hennemann – Florence, KY
– Hobbyist – Miniature Picture – Max. 6in. x 8in. – Shells and/or other sea life
1st Kathy Hofstad – Riverview, FL
2nd Leslie Anding – Sanibel, FL
3rd Cynthia Skelly – Fort Myers, FL
– Hobbyist – Lamp – Shells and/or other sea life
1st Linda Friedrich – Westfield, MA
3rd Deborah Erdman – Fort Myers, FL
– Hobbyist – Tree or Topiary – Non-holiday – Shells and/or other sea life
1st Debby Alexander – Sarasota, FL
2nd Guelda Wooldridge – Sarasota, FL
– Hobbyist – Jewelry – Multiple pieces – Shells and/or sea life related
1st Sandy Powell – Fort McCoy, FL
– Hobbyist – Shell-Related Needlecraft – No kits – Shells and/or sea life related
1st Marge Gammon – Cape Coral, FL
2nd Terry Lawler – Fort Myers, FL
– Hobbyist – Holiday Decoration – Shells and/or other sea life
1st Susan Riley – Panama City, FL
2nd Guelda Wooldridge – Sarasota, FL
3rd Debby Alexander – Sarasota, FL
– Hobbyist – Single Sailor’s Valentine – Min 7 in., Max 14 in. – Shells and/or other sea life
1st Marvin and Mary Hennemann – Florence, KY
2nd Sandy Powell – Fort McCoy, FL
– Hobbyist – Single Sailor’s Valentine – Min 14 in., Max 28 in. – Shells and/or other sea life
1st Shanti and Barry Moore – Pompano Beach, FL
2nd Patricia Cohen – Naples, FL
– Hobbyist – Single Miniature Valentine – 3 in. or smaller – Shells and/or other sea life
1st Sandy Powell – Fort McCoy, FL
– Hobbyist – Single Miniature Valentine – 4 in. min. to 6 in max. – Shells and/or other sea life
1st Shanti and Barry Moore – Pompano Beach, FL
– Hobbyist – Traditional Single Sailor’s Valentine – Max 14 in. x 14 in. – Shells and/or sea life
1st Shanti and Barry Moore – Pompano Beach, FL
– Hobbyist – Traditional Double Sailor’s Valentine – Max 14 in. x 28 in. – Shells and/or sea life
1st Kathy Hofstad – Riverview, FL
– Hobbyist – Innovative/Avante Garde Valentine – Single or double valentine
1st Jennifer Geary – Martinsburg, WV
2nd Marvin and Mary Hennemann – Florence, KY
– Hobbyist – Animals, Mermaids, Statues – Shells and/or other sea life
1st Laureen Murray – Woodstock, CT
2nd Guelda Wooldridge – Sarasota, FL
3rd Blanton Rowan – Sarasota, FL
– Hobbyist – Shell Box – Must utilize shells and/or sea life – as a major component
1st Laureen Murray – Woodstock, CT
2nd Marti Gorun – Libertyville, IL
– Hobbyist – Miscellaneous – Not applicable to other classes
1st Erin Burch – Chapel Hill, NC
2nd Guelda Wooldridge – Sarasota, FL
2nd Marvin Hennemann – Florence, KY
3rd Sandy Powell – Fort McCoy, FLL
– Hobbyist – Flower Picture – Max 30 in. high x 24 in. wide – Shells and/or other sea life
1st Shanti Moore – Pompano Beach, FL
2nd Marti Gorun – Libertyville, IL
– Hobbyist – Multimedia – Painting, artistic rendering – Shell related – No actual shells
1st Joyce Matthys – Lake Oswego, OR
2nd Ramona Novitski – Estero, FL
2nd Mark Novitski – Estero, FL
– Hobbyist – Photography – Max 30 in. high x 24 in. wide – Shell related- No actual shells
1st Vicky Wall – Mayodan, NC
2nd Jennifer Geary – Martinsburg, WV
3rd Pauline Prideaux – North Fort Myers, FL
– Hobbyist – Mirror – Max 24 inch diameter if round – Shells and/or other sea life
1st Laureen Murray – Woodstock, CT
2nd Debby Alexander – Sarasota, FL
– Hobbyist – Shell Table – Must utilize shells and/or sea life – as a major component
1st Blanton Rowan – Sarasota, FL
– Hobbyist – Student Grades K – 6
1st Ethan Deppe – Jupiter, FL
2nd Lyla Deppe – Jupiter, FL
– Hobbyist – Student Grades 7 – 12
1st Townes Hetzer – Melrose, FL
2nd Rebekah Roos – Naples, FL
3rd Caroline Dolezal – Tequesta, FL
Honorable Mention RyLee Collett – Sebastian, FL
– Professional – Flower Arrangement – Made of Shells – Shells only
1st Ann Stegner – Port Charlotte, FL
– Professional – Flower Arrangement – Sea life with or without shells
1st Joanne Kishfy – Cape Coral, FL
2nd Ann Stegner – Port Charlotte, FL
– Professional – Miniature Flower Arrangement – Max. 3in. x 3in. x 3in. – Small shells and/or other sea life
2nd Constance Marshall Miller – Lewes, DE
– Professional – Miniature Picture – Max. 6in. x 8in. – Small shells and/or other sea life
1st Kathryn Perkins – Mashpee, MA
– Professional – Tree or Topiary – Non-holiday – Shells and/or other sea life
1st Kathryn Perkins – Mashpee, MA
– Professional – Jewelry – Single piece – Shells and/or sea life related
1st Kathryn Perkins – Mashpee, MA
2nd Darleen Bellan – Hollis, NH
– Professional – Jewelry – Multiple pieces – Shells and/or sea life related
2nd Kathryn Perkins – Mashpee, MA
– Professional – Shell Related Needlecraft – No kits – Shells and/or sea life related
1st Peter Brimlow – Conway, SC
– Professional – Holiday Decoration – Shells and/or other sea life
2nd Constance Marshall Miller – Lewes, DE
– Professional – Single Sailor’s Valentine – Min 7 in., Max 14 in. – Seashells and/or sea life
1st Denise Betourne – Gilmanton, NH
2nd Karine Almir – Glendale, CA
3rd Constance Marshall Miller – Lewes, DE
– Professional – Single Sailor’s Valentine – Min 14 in., Max 28 in. – Seashells and/or sea life
1st Hatsue Iimuro – Yamanash, Japan
1st David Rhyne – Sarasota, FL
2nd Denise Betourne – Gilmanton, NH
3rd Constance Marshall Miller – Lewes, DE
– Professional – Single Miniature Valentine – 3 inches or smaller – Seashells and/or sea life
1st Kathryn Perkins – Mashpee, MA
2nd Karine Almir – Glendale, CA
3rd Denise Betourne – Gilmanton, NH
– Professional – Single Miniature Valentine – 4 inches min. 6 inches max. – Seashells and/or sea life
1st Denise Betourne – Gilmanton, NH
2nd Constance Marshall Miller – Lewes, DE
3rd Karine Almir – Glendale, CA
– Professional – Traditional Single Sailor’s Valentine – Max 14 in. x 14 in. – Seashells and/or sea life
1st Constance Marshall Miller – Lewes, DE
– Professional – Innovative/Avante-Garde Valentine – Single or double valentine
1st Hatsue Iimuro – Yamanash, Japan
2nd Denise Betourne – Gilmanton, NH
– Professional – Animals, Mermaids, Statues – Shells and/or other sea life
1st Sandy Powell – Fort McCoy, FL
2nd Caryl Renz – Clearwater, FL
3rd Anna Chan – Bay Shore, NY
– Professional – Shell Box – Must utilize shells and/or sea life – as a major component
1st Sandy Powell – Fort McCoy, FL
2nd Kathryn Perkins – Mashpee, MA
3rd Susan Lloyd – Westport, CT
– Professional – Miscellaneous – Not applicable to other classes
1st Caryl Renz – Clearwater, FL
2nd Darleen Bellan – Hollis, NH
3rd Constance Marshall Miller – Lewes, DE
– Professional – Flower Picture – Shells and/or other sea life
1st Kathryn Perkins – Mashpee, MA
– Professional – Picture or Mosaic – Other than flowers – Shells and/or other sea life
1st Erika Kern – Fort Myers, FL
2nd Caryl Renz – Clearwater, FL
3rd Susan Lloyd – Westport, CT
– Professional – Multimedia – Painting, artistic rendering – Shell related – No actual shells
1st Constance Marshall Miller – Lewes, DE
2nd Charles Barr – Rockford, IL
3rd Meredith Blain – Venice, FL
– Professional – Photography – Max 30 in. high x 24 wide – Shell related- No actual shells
1st Meredith Blain – Venice, FL
2nd Sarah Rosenbaum – Naples, FL
3rd Bev Dolezal – Palm Beach Gardens, FL
– Professional – Mirror – Shells and/or other sea life
2nd Ann Stegner – Port Charlotte, FL
3rd Sandy Powell – Fort McCoy, FL
– Hobbyist/Professional – Collectibles – Antiques, fine art, unusual artifacts – Incorporating shells or shell motifs
1st Kathy Hofstad – Riverview, FL
2nd Ron Bopp – Palmetto, FL
3rd Angela Marsland – Fort Myers, FL
SPECIAL AWARDS – SCIENTIFIC DIVISION
– du Pont Trophy – Most outstanding entry in classes 1 – 29
Michael Tove – Cary, NC
– Conchologists of America Award
Dr. Rick Batt – Cape Coral, FL
– Best Sanibel-Captiva Shells – Self-collected; Any Class
Debi and Barry McBroom – Sebring, FL
– Best Florida-Caribbean Shells – Any source; best exhibit Class 12 or 13
Karlynn Morgan – Winston Salem, NC
– Best Worldwide Shells – Any source; best exhibit Class 14 or 15
Dr. Rick Batt – Cape Coral, FL
– Best Fossils Exhibit – Multiple Shells – Any Source; best exhibit in Class 24
Dr. Rick Batt – Cape Coral, FL
– Shell of Show: Self-Collected – Best self-collected single shell in any exhibit
Anne Joffe – Sanibel, FL
– Best Single South Pacific Shell Award – Best single South Pacific shell in any exhibit
Dr. Rick Batt – Cape Coral, FL
– Shell of Show: Any Source – Best single shell from any source in any exhibit
Michael Tove – Cary, NC
– Shell of Show: Fossil – Best single shell fossil in any exhibit
Dr. Rick Batt – Cape Coral, FL
– Best Young Scientist Award – Best exhibit in Classes 1 or 2
Nicholas Baker – Cape Coral, FL
– Best of the Blues – Best entry in Class 30
Debi and Barry McBroom – Sebring, FL
– Sanibel Platinum Award – Best entry in Class 31
Vicky Wall – Mayodan, NC
– Judge’s Special Ribbons
John Jacobs – Seffner, FL
– Judge’s Special Ribbons
Dr. Rick Batt – Cape Coral, FL
– Judge’s Special Ribbons
Ann Buddenhagen – Raleigh, NC
– Judges’ Merit Ribbon
Ron Bopp – Palmetto, FL
– Peoples’ Choice Award – Scientific – Scientific exhibit voted most outstanding by the public
Nicholas Baker – Cape Coral, FL
SPECIAL AWARDS – ARTISTIC DIVISION
– Best Shell Flower – Hobbyist – Best shell flower exhibit in Classes 40-43
Shanti Moore – Pompano Beach, FL
– Best Miniature Flower Arrangement – Hobbyist – Best miniature flower exhibit in Class 44
Shanti Moore – Pompano Beach, FL
– Best Picture or Mosaic – Hobbyist – Best exhibit in Classes 45, 64 and 65
Shanti Moore – Pompano Beach, FL
– Best Jewelry – Hobbyist – Best jewelry in Classes 48 or 49
Sandy Powell – Fort McCoy, FL
– Best Mirror – Hobbyist – Best mirror in Class 68
Laureen Murray – Woodstock, CT
– Best Single Sailor’s Valentine – Hobbyist – Best Sailor’s Valentine in Classes 52, 53 and 56
Shanti and Barry Moore – Pompano Beach, FL
– Best Miniature Sailor’s Valentine – Hobbyist – Best miniature Sailor’s Valentine in Classes 54 and 55
Sandy Powell – Fort McCoy, FL
– Best Double Sailor’s Valentine – Hobbyist – Best Sailor’s Valentine in Classes 57 and 58
Kathy Hofstad – Riverview, FL
– Best Holiday Exhibit – Hobbyist – Best holiday exhibit in Class 51
Susan Riley – Panama City, FL
– Best Needlework/Mixed Media – Hobbyist – Best exhibit in Classes 50 or 66
Marge Gammon – Cape Coral, FL
– Best Miscellaneous Exhibit – Hobbyist – Best Miscellaneous Exhibit in Class 63
Erin Burch – Chapel Hill, NC
– Best Young Artist Exhibit – Best Young Artist Exhibit in Student Classes 71 or 72
Townes Hetzer – Melrose, FL
– Best in Show – Hobbyist – Best hobbyist exhibit in Classes 40-72
Laureen Murray – Woodstock, CT
– Best Single Sailor’s Valentine – Professional – Best exhibit in Classes 85, 86 or 89
David Rhyne – Sarasota, FL
– Best Miniature Sailor’s Valentine – Professional – Best exhibit in Classes 87 or 88
Denise Betourne – Gilmanton, NH
– Best Flower Exhibit – Professional – Best exhibit in Classes 73-77
Joanne Kishfy – Cape Coral, FL
– Best Picture or Mosaic – Professional – Best exhibit in Classes 78, 97 or 98
Erika Kern – Fort Myers, FL
– Best in Show – Professional – Best professional exhibit in Classes 73-103
Hatsue Iimuro – Yamanash, Japan
– Judge’s Special Ribbons
Laureen Murray – Woodstock, CT
– Judge’s Special Ribbons
David Rhyne – Sarasota, FL
– Judges’ Merit Ribbons
Denise Betourne – Gilmanton, NH
– Peoples’ Choice Award – Artistic – Artistic exhibit voted most outstanding by public
Caryl Renz – Clearwater, FL
– Best Collectibles Award – Best exhibit in Class 201
Kathy Hofstad – Riverview, FL