OSBS Awards

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2024 OSBS Awards

In 2023, OSBS did not have a state show due to hosting of the National Button Society’s Convention.

In 2022, OSBS did not have a show, but members participated in the special COVID awards by photo submission.

1st place – 2022 OSBS Special Award

Sally Filler

2nd place – 2022 OSBS Special Award

Special 3 — Suzie Cohen

3rd place – 2022 OSBS Special Award

Joan Andersen-Wells

Anne Morgan and Ilse Christensen served as the 2022 OSBS competition judges.

OSBS competition details

2022 OSBS Creative Entries

Creative 6 — Suzie Cohen

Creative 7 — Ilse Christensen

Gayle Wood

Creative 4

Creative 5 — Creative 4

2021 Competition Trays

In 2021, OSBS had a virtual Button Show and special competition was conducted by photo submission and online judging.

Award 1: Div. IX Class 1-0 thru 15-5. Medium-Large. Materials assorted. No 18^th century. Label materials. OSBS $20-12-8

Award 2: L. Div. IX Class 1-0 thru 15-5. Medium-Large. Materials assorted. Label materials No 18^th century. Limited to those with less than five years competition experience. OSBS $20-12-8

Award 3:Div. IX Class 23-12. Matching pairs, unlisted. 12 pairs. Any size matching pairs comprised of two different NBS sizes. May be Medium-small, Medium-large, or Large-small. No balance required among sizes. Label Materials. OSBS $20-12-8

Award 4: Div. VI. 10 ANY. Ten of your favorite buttons, with a written explanation telling why each is a favorite. Joy Journeay. Button prize to each entrant.

View and print 2021 OSBS Judging Criteria (pdf) (word)

Become a member to participate in our virtual button competition.
Annual membership fee is $20. You will receive 3 bulletins a year.

Membership Form

2019 Portland | 2020 cancelled | 2021 Virtual | 2022 Madison WI | 2023 Portland OR

NOTE: Virtual Competition does not require Tray Slips or Entry Form.