FEGA 2020 Convention Results

[graniteguy52]

The FEGA Convention is the greatest for those of us affected by the engraving bug. Great people - it is fun, inspiring, and definitely worthy of attending.

Two new Master Engravers were certified out of those 5 members that applied - (Voted on by Master Engravers in attendance).
Melissa McMinn (also received the Emerging Artist Award)
John Todd

Voted on by table holders at the show and Master Engravers in attendance at the 2020 FEGA Convention:

Artistic Uniqueness - Lee Griffiths - Cabot 1911 Pistol - Glendo, GRS Tools
Best Engraved Knife - Gordon Alcorn - Buckner Titanium Scaled Folder - William Henry Studios
Best Metal on Metal Inlay - Brian Hochstrat - Spade Bit - Blue Book Publications
Best Engraved Shotgun - Brian Hochstrat - Browning O/U - Connecticut Shotgun
Best Engraved Rifle - Martin Rabeano - 1876 Winchester -
Best Engraved Single Shot Rifle - Lee Griffith - Mini Hagn Rifle -
Best Engraved Handgun - Melissa McMinn - Cabot 1911 -
Best Engraved Modern Firearm - Lee Griffith - Mini Hagn Rifle -
People’s Choice of Table Display - Mark Hoechst

Voted on by all FEGA members in attendance at the Convention:
Engraver’s Choice - #1 - Martin Rabeano - 1876 Winchester
#2 - Brian Hochstrat - Browning O/U Shotgun
#3 - Brian Powell - Single Action Revolver

Photos of the winners (taken by Sam Welch) will be in the next issue of “Engraver”, the quarterly magazine
of FEGA. Check it out and become a member at: http://www.fega.com/

Next year will be the 40th anniversary of FEGA. It will be even better than ever year to attend.

 

[John B.]

Thank you for the wonderful news and information, Gordon.
With no more FEGA forum the news is hard to come by.
And congratulations on your Best Knife engraving award, look forward to seeing Sam W's photos in the next Engraver.
Congrats to all the talented winning engravers and especially my friend Melissa McMinn who pulled off a double, Emerging Artist and Best Engraved Handgun.

Gordon, I seem to remember you won Best Engraved Handgun a couple of years ago.

 

[graniteguy52]

John,

Actually the Best Modern Gun Engraving last year, Yes, thanks!

Congratulations and thanks to you John - the Emerging Artist award is now known as the John Barraclough Award!

We all hope you can make it to the 40th celebration!

 

[John B.]

Thanks for the reminder Gordon, yes it was the Best Modern Engraving that you won.
My memory is getting a little rusty.
Must say I'm a bit concerned about changing the name of the Emerging Artists award.
But will give it my best shot to make the 40th anniversary show next year and visit.

 

[Brian Hochstrat]

Pics of best engraved shotgun and metal on metal inlay

http://imgur.com/B5huwNv

http://imgur.com/ZJDz4aJ

http://imgur.com/fJ65Xkz

 

[FANCYGUN]

Great photos of the shotgun and bit Brian. Congrats on the awards.
Marty

 

[John B.]

And you did yourself proud Marty.

Congrats on your Engravers Choice Award.

 

[John B.]

And Brian, as always , absolutely awesome fabrication and engraving.
Pure eye candy.

 

[Brian Hochstrat]

Congrats to you too Marty. Great to visit with you in LV.
Thanks John, hope to see you at the show next year.

 

[JohnC]

Eye candy, indeed.