1. Eurotaxidermy
  2. Participation
  3. Ribbons

About Ribbons and Places

In the past, there was often confusion about the correct interpretation of the different colors and sizes of the ribbons. The audience, media, and taxidermy community frequently had trouble understanding the ribbon system. After each European Taxidermy Championships, it became clear that there were too many “Champions.” Winners of small or medium-sized blue ribbons were sometimes presented – by the media or by themselves – as European Champions. That may have been good for them, but not for the integrity of the European Taxidermy Championships. Therefore, it is important to clarify how the system works.

Small Ribbons

These are awarded in all divisions and categories.
The colors represent the competitor’s level of performance and quality of work within the respective division or category.
They do not indicate any ranking or placement.

  • Blue = 90–100 out of 100 points (very good to perfect quality)
  • Red = 80–89 out of 100 points (good quality, needs some improvement to reach very good)
  • Yellow = 70–79 out of 100 points (satisfactory quality, needs improvement to reach the next level)
  • No Ribbon = The competitor’s work does not meet the required quality standard and needs basic improvement.

Medium Ribbons

These are awarded in addition to the small ribbons and are printed with the name of the award.
They are used in the Novice, Professional, and Collective Artists divisions.
They do not qualify for any European titles.

  • Blue = Best of Novice Division / Best of Professional Category / Best of Collective Artists Division
  • Red = Second in the respective division or category
  • Yellow = Third in the respective division or category

Large / Extra-Large Ribbons

Also awarded in addition to the small ribbons and printed with the name of the award.
They are used in the Master Division / Division of Excellence.

  • Blue = Best of Europe (European Champion) / First Place Award of Excellence
  • Red = Second Best of Europe / Second Place Award of Excellence
  • Yellow = Third Best of Europe / Third Place Award of Excellence

Different Colored Ribbons

Ribbons in other colors are given for special awards and are independent of the official ETC Rules & Regulations.