First Place: Corby Pierce from Winnipeg, Manitoba – Invited to participate as part of the 2026 Cultural Olympiad in Milan as part of the 2026 Olympics. Sculpture – Hummingbird
Second Place: Andrew Zoller (Calgary) with a peacock
Third Place: Yann Blanchard (Calgary) with King Kong on the Calgary Tower
Carvers Choice: Steve Buzak ( Edmonton) with the Owl
Audience Picks from the Calgary Zoo:
Best Nature Theme: Corby Pearce (Winnipeg) with a hummingbird
Most Creative: Aaron Grant (Edmonton) with a whale wheel
Overall Favourite: Steve Buzak (Edmonton) with an owl