From a rosemaled spice cabinet to a complete Illinois bunad, the 2016 International Folk Art Competition and Exhibition, part of the International Convention in Tacoma, Wash., featured an array of intricate pieces crafted by over 50 talented Sons of Norway members from across the globe.
More than 90 items competed for various titles in 10 different artistic categories during the international celebration of Norwegian heritage and culture. Announced below are the award recipients from the 2016 competition.
Taking home the People’s Choice Award, determined by popular vote, and the Sons of Norway Foundation Golden Jubilee Award, awarded to an item representing a unique or non-traditional approach to a traditional craft, was Kirsten Håheim from 8-018 Haugaland Lodge for her Stavanger woven rug.
The Best in Show Award, for the judges’ overall favorite, was awarded to Kristine Crompton from 2-015 Grieg Lodge, for her ivory hardanger piece.
First, second and third place ribbons were also awarded in each of the respective art categories as determined by the judges. Below are the winners in each of the qualifying categories:
| Category | 1st Prize | 2nd Prize | 3rd Prize |
| Rosemaling | Gayle Oram 2-038 |
Gayle Oram 2-038 |
Charlotte Sather 6-043 |
| Weaving | Kirsten L. Håheim 8-018 |
Christine Loken-Kim 3-506 |
Carol Culbertson 5-314 |
| Hardanger | Kristine Crompton 2-015 |
Anna Børkja 8-023 |
Carol Culbertson 5-314 |
| Needlework | Gloria Benazic 7-017 |
Marlene Lane 4-138 |
Vicki A. Nelson 2-130 |
| Knitting | Bruce Fihe 6-052 |
Lynn Rundhaugen 3-428 |
Barb Johnson 5-472 |
| Crocheting & Tatting | Gloria Benazic 7-017 |
Gloria Benazic 7-017 |
Marlene Lane 4-138 |
| Figure Carving | A. Lowell Torkelson 1-059 |
N/A | N/A |
| Photography | Jeanne Engelsmeier 1-559 |
Martha Elliott 4-067 |
Teresa Broadhead 6-024 |
| Drawing & Painting | Joanna Van Nyhuis 6-159 |
Joanna Van Nyhuis 6-159 |
Thelma Lysne 7-053 |
| Other | Donald Post 2-087 |
Vivian Bates |
Teresa Broadhead Ella Peddy |