I-5 Publishing and Dogs in Review Announce Michell Evans as Groomer of the Year
Andis Proudly Honors the Achievements in Conformation Grooming at the Purina Pro Plan 60th Annual Show Dogs of the Year Awards Presented by Dogs in Review.
Irvine, CA, February 14, 2015 --(PR.com)-- Michell Evans will be awarded the prestigious honor of Groomer of the Year for her achievements in canine and animal training at this year’s Purina Pro Plan 60th Annual Show Dogs of the Year® Awards, presented by I-5 Publishing's Dogs in Review. The country’s top canine competitors come together for the black-tie event on Saturday, February 14, 2015 at Gotham Hall, New York, NY.
Andis, an exclusive sponsor of the Groomer of the Year Award, presents the honor to Evans in recognition of her significant accomplishments in professional canine grooming. The Purina Pro Plan Show Dogs of the Year Awards are held in the highest esteem by the dog fancy community and represent the best of both dogs and industry professionals who have shown a consistency of success in the world of conformation.
“Being a professional dog groomer means you are part of a small, elite group of individuals who have answered a calling,” says Karen Formico, Vice President of marketing for Andis. “It takes a special person to accept this challenge and no shortage of hard work is required to make it to the top. We at Andis are happy that tonight’s honoree, Michell Evans, answered this challenge and are thrilled that Andis grooming tools bring life to her inspiration.”
The annual Purina Pro Plan Show Dogs of the Year Award statuettes, also known as The Winkies®, are presented to the year’s highest achievers in show dog categories, Special Industry Awards and Annual Achievement Awards. Along with Groomer of the Year, the Special Industry Awards also include Shelter of the Year and Trainer of the Year.
Michell Evans is a multi-Best in Show and Best All Around winning groomer. She is a Certified Master Groomer through the National Dog Groomers Association of America, the International Professional Groomers Incorporated and the International Society of Canine Cosmetologists. As a Groom Team USA member from 2009-2013, Evans has established herself among the top groomers in the country.
Throughout her grooming career, Evans has groomed and handled many AKC and CKC dog breeds. Evan’s past awards and accolades include:
· 2011 – Barkleigh Honors Awards for Competitive Groomer of the Year Award
· 2011 – Liz Paul Memorial Trophy for the most BIS wins
· 2011 – Liz Paul Best Scissored Poodle Award
· 2011 & 2012 – Crystal Grooming Awards, Competitive Groomer of the Year nominee
· 2011 – Silver Medal in the World Championships (as a member of Groom Team USA)
· 2013 – Up and Coming Judge of the Year
· 2013 – Gold Medal in the World Championships (as a member of Groom Team USA)
· 2014 – Contribution to the Industry Award
Evans has been involved with dogs and grooming most of her life. Growing up on a farm in rural Kansas her family had Rough Collies and her mother was a dog groomer who taught her grooming basics as a child.
After becoming a master stylist, Evans decided to share her knowledge and help teach others the art of dog grooming. Now residing in Lake Oswego, Oregon, Evans founded “The Grooming Tutor” and travels the world educating through speaking and teaching engagements.
“Throughout her impressive career Michell has groomed and/or handled more than 24 breeds at AKC and CKC dog shows, but if you ask her the thing she is most proud of, she will tell you it is her work to educate future award winning groomers,” adds Formico. “Michell’s passion for passing along her knowledge led her to open “The Grooming Tutor” where she has been proudly educating groomers since 2000.”
About Show Dogs of the Year Awards
The Show Dogs of the Year Awards have spent the past 60 years celebrating the excellence of the top Group winning show dogs, along with their owners, handlers and breeders. In order to win an award, a dog must achieve the most Group wins during a single calendar year at American Kennel Club-sanctioned conformation shows. Other recognitions include various awards presented to top professionals within the show dogs industry, as well as the Dogs in Review Annual Achievement Awards, affectionately known as the Winkies. Currently the awards are sponsored by Purina® Pro Plan® and presented by Dogs in Review. These awards are presented at a black tie banquet held in New York City immediately prior to the Westminster Kennel Club show in February.
About Andis
Andis Company, a family held business founded in 1922, is a leading manufacturer of handheld tools to trim, cut, curl, straighten and dry hair. The company’s products are purchased in more than 90 countries by barbers and salon professionals, consumers, hotels, motels, resorts, small animal groomers and large animal groomers and shearers. To find a local distributor, call 800-558-9441 or visit www.andis.com.
For more information or to interview the editor contact:
Lisa MacDonald, Marketing Director
949-855-8822, ext.3345
lmacdonald@i5publishing.com
Andis, an exclusive sponsor of the Groomer of the Year Award, presents the honor to Evans in recognition of her significant accomplishments in professional canine grooming. The Purina Pro Plan Show Dogs of the Year Awards are held in the highest esteem by the dog fancy community and represent the best of both dogs and industry professionals who have shown a consistency of success in the world of conformation.
“Being a professional dog groomer means you are part of a small, elite group of individuals who have answered a calling,” says Karen Formico, Vice President of marketing for Andis. “It takes a special person to accept this challenge and no shortage of hard work is required to make it to the top. We at Andis are happy that tonight’s honoree, Michell Evans, answered this challenge and are thrilled that Andis grooming tools bring life to her inspiration.”
The annual Purina Pro Plan Show Dogs of the Year Award statuettes, also known as The Winkies®, are presented to the year’s highest achievers in show dog categories, Special Industry Awards and Annual Achievement Awards. Along with Groomer of the Year, the Special Industry Awards also include Shelter of the Year and Trainer of the Year.
Michell Evans is a multi-Best in Show and Best All Around winning groomer. She is a Certified Master Groomer through the National Dog Groomers Association of America, the International Professional Groomers Incorporated and the International Society of Canine Cosmetologists. As a Groom Team USA member from 2009-2013, Evans has established herself among the top groomers in the country.
Throughout her grooming career, Evans has groomed and handled many AKC and CKC dog breeds. Evan’s past awards and accolades include:
· 2011 – Barkleigh Honors Awards for Competitive Groomer of the Year Award
· 2011 – Liz Paul Memorial Trophy for the most BIS wins
· 2011 – Liz Paul Best Scissored Poodle Award
· 2011 & 2012 – Crystal Grooming Awards, Competitive Groomer of the Year nominee
· 2011 – Silver Medal in the World Championships (as a member of Groom Team USA)
· 2013 – Up and Coming Judge of the Year
· 2013 – Gold Medal in the World Championships (as a member of Groom Team USA)
· 2014 – Contribution to the Industry Award
Evans has been involved with dogs and grooming most of her life. Growing up on a farm in rural Kansas her family had Rough Collies and her mother was a dog groomer who taught her grooming basics as a child.
After becoming a master stylist, Evans decided to share her knowledge and help teach others the art of dog grooming. Now residing in Lake Oswego, Oregon, Evans founded “The Grooming Tutor” and travels the world educating through speaking and teaching engagements.
“Throughout her impressive career Michell has groomed and/or handled more than 24 breeds at AKC and CKC dog shows, but if you ask her the thing she is most proud of, she will tell you it is her work to educate future award winning groomers,” adds Formico. “Michell’s passion for passing along her knowledge led her to open “The Grooming Tutor” where she has been proudly educating groomers since 2000.”
About Show Dogs of the Year Awards
The Show Dogs of the Year Awards have spent the past 60 years celebrating the excellence of the top Group winning show dogs, along with their owners, handlers and breeders. In order to win an award, a dog must achieve the most Group wins during a single calendar year at American Kennel Club-sanctioned conformation shows. Other recognitions include various awards presented to top professionals within the show dogs industry, as well as the Dogs in Review Annual Achievement Awards, affectionately known as the Winkies. Currently the awards are sponsored by Purina® Pro Plan® and presented by Dogs in Review. These awards are presented at a black tie banquet held in New York City immediately prior to the Westminster Kennel Club show in February.
About Andis
Andis Company, a family held business founded in 1922, is a leading manufacturer of handheld tools to trim, cut, curl, straighten and dry hair. The company’s products are purchased in more than 90 countries by barbers and salon professionals, consumers, hotels, motels, resorts, small animal groomers and large animal groomers and shearers. To find a local distributor, call 800-558-9441 or visit www.andis.com.
For more information or to interview the editor contact:
Lisa MacDonald, Marketing Director
949-855-8822, ext.3345
lmacdonald@i5publishing.com
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