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2011 Montana Auctioneer Contest

MAA — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 20:24:44 +0000

This years Convention marked Montana Auctioneers Associations 50th Anniversary!

Ed Hinton of Hinton Auctions out of Scobey, Montana took first place in the Bid Calling Contest. Rick Young of Rick Young & Sons from Absarokee, Montana placed second in the championship and Rob McDowell out of Butte, Montana placed third.

Jake Yoder of Mission Auctions from St. Ignatius, Montana was the 2011 Rookie Bid Call Champion.

The crowd of about 250 at the Livingston fairgrounds was given a chance to participate with the “People’s Choice Award,” going to Jaxson Allen from Lewistown, Montana.

This year’s Hall of Fame inductee was Rick Stahl out of Opheim, Montana.

JimBo Logan of Logan Auction Service, Inc. of Clyde Park,Montana was awarded a plaque for his exceptional service and dedication to Montana Auctioneer Association from 2007-2010. Thank you for all your hard work and effort the last 4 years.

The winner of the all expense paid trip to the NAA Conference July 12-17, 2011 in Greensboro, North Carolina was awarded to Jim Cooper with C & L Auctions out of Billings, Montana. Jim will have the opportunity to compete at the national level this year.

2010 Montana Auctioneer Contest

MAA — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 20:46:58 +0000

Jim Cooper of C & L Auction in Billings, Montana won the title of State Champion at the contest held during the forty ninth annual Montana Auctioneers Association Convention in Livingston on January 22^nd. Cooper graduated from Western College of Auctioneering in 1997 and began the auctioneering profession in 2002. In addition to getting his name engraved on the championship plaque of the Montana Auctioneers Association, Cooper also won a championship belt buckle and a cash prize. Cooper added to his winnings by being chosen the People’s Choice Award voted on by the 150 plus attendees at the fun auction. Jayson Shobe, United County – Shobe Auction & Realty in Lewistown, Montana placed 2^nd in the championships and Ed Hinton, Hinton Auction in Scobey, Montana places 3^rd. Robert Toavs of Wolf Point, Montana showed well in his first contest winning the rookie division championship for auctioneers with three years or less of experience. Second place in the rookie division went to Jeremy Young of Rick Young and Sons Auctioneers in Big Timber, Montana Fourteen auctioneers competed in this year’s contests.

2009 Bid Call Championship

MAA — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 01:47:46 +0000

2009 Montana Bid Call Championship Results

» State Champion – $300 and Champion Buckle – Mert Musser, Billings, MT
» 1st Runner-Up – $200 & Plaque – Rich Venzor, Three Forks, MT
» 2nd Runner-Up – $100 & Gavel – J.K. Kinsey, Baker, MT