The Purchase Award Competition encourages carvers to go head-to-head on a category or subject specified by a sponsor. Ribbons and cash prizes are awarded to the top three carvers. The winning carving is presented to the Award Sponsor.
| Purchase Award 1 | Purchase Award 2 |
|---|---|
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| Full Size Male American Kestrel (Suitable habitat but NO prey should be included) | Full Size Male and Female Cardinal Common Mount |
| First Prize – $1000 Sponsored By  | First Prize – $1000 Sponsored By Lynn and Lance Reid |
| Second Prize – $50 Third Prize – $25 Sponsored By  | Second Prize – $50 Third Prize – $25 Sponsored By |