Major Awards - The Crouch Valley Koi Show '23
The Crouch Valley Koi Show kicked off August with a bang. The show lived up to the expectations created by my first visit last year. A really well-organised and executed event with a super friendly atmosphere. They welcomed everyone who walked through the door, regardless of where they might be in the hobby - and even those who didn't have a pond! That's how to be a ray of light in the hobby, top job Crouch!
Congratulations to everyone who exhibited and everyone who volunteered to make the show possible, for myself, I had a fantastic time and I'm sure others would agree. More awards to follow but for now...
Presenting...
The Major Awards for The
Crouch Valley Koi Show 2023!
Grand Champion
Owner: Andy Baker
Sanke // 80cm // Sakai Fish Farm // Koi Water Barn
Best Non Go Sanke
Owner: Michael Thompson
Kikusui // 55cm // Yagenji // Koi Water Barn
Mature Champion
Owner: Andy Baker
Sanke // 72cm // Sakai Fish Farm // Koi Water Barn
Adult Champion
Owner: Tom Alderton
Kohaku // 63cm // Momotaro
Young Champion
Owner: David Edge
Sanke // 48cm // Matsue // Gatwick Koi
Baby Champion
Owner: Neil Davis
Kohaku // Size One
Jumbo Champion
Owner: Tom Alderton
Mukashi Ogon // 88cm // Sakai Fish Farm // Nippon Nishikigoi
Best Doitsu
Owner: Michael Thompson
Kikusui // 55cm // Yagenji // Koi Water Barn
Unique Award
Owner: Gerry Edwards
Kawarimono // 48cm // Derek Juiler
Keith Holmes Award
Owner: Daniel Adams
Benigoi // 63cm // Sakai Fish Farm // Koi Water Barn
Mark Gardner Award (Best Showa)
Owner: Mike Thompson
Showa // Size Four // Hoshikin // Select Nishikigoi
Young Koi Keeper Award
Ella Hornshaw
Best Vat
George Simmonds (Vat 18)
Here's a short video of the major winners...
If you would like to find out more regarding the Crouch Valley Koi Section:
World of Nishikigoi now produces a new koi magazine for the koi hobbyist. More info here:
