Weavers of Distinction

POINT SYSTEM

Our New England guilds are fortunate to have many members who are expert weavers. The Weaver of Distinction Award was instituted to honor such persons who represent the attainment of excellence in weaving. A point system was established for the Category Awards (those areas in which first and second prizes are given for specific types of woven items, such as rugs, blankets, tapestries). First Place blue ribbons are worth 5 points, and Second Place red ribbons are worth 3 points. When a weaver has accumulated a total of 24 points (over the years), she or he will be awarded a silver ribbon and acknowledged as a Weaver of Distinction. Separate tallies are kept for Weaver of Distinction – Gallery Exhibit and Weaver of Distinction – Fashion. A silver ribbon will be hung on all future entries of that person in NEWS exhibits.
This honor, Weaver of Distinction, also bears a constraint. While Weavers of Distinction may still compete for Special Awards (such as Popular Choice, Judges Choice and Best in Show), they are no longer eligible to compete for Category Awards.

The following members have achieved the designation of Weaver of Distinction:

Gallery – Weavers of Distinction

1993 -Esther Danielson
1995 – Teresa Ridgeway
1997 – Edith House
1999 – Ann Levine
2001 – Diana Frost
2003 – Marjie Thompson
2005 – Lucienne Coifman
2005 – Fran Curran
2005 – Sarah Fortin
2007 – Norma Smayda
2009 – Betsy Wing

Fashion – Weavers of Distinction

1999 – Patricia Palson
2005 – Sarah Fortin
2009 – Marjie Thompson
2009 – Carol Wooten
2009 – Sharon Baker-Kelly