Prize Money Turn your passion into profit.

You’ve Got to Be in It to Win It 

At GROOM’D, we believe in giving talent a platform to shine — and rewarding the best handsomely. Discover the awards that await champions and get ready to claim your place at the top.  

Contest Registration Deadline: February 14, 2025

Regular GroomTeam Classes

Other Purebreds (Scissoring)

Wire Coats (Handstripping)

Sporting (Spaniels & Setters)

Poodles (Large & Small)

Division
1st Place
2nd Place
3rd Place
Group:
$425
$325
$225
Open:
$325
$225
$125
Intermediate:
$175
$125
$100
Entry:
$125
$100
$75

$1,250 | Best Pet Stylist in Show
Sponsored by

$1,000 | Best International Pet Stylist in Show
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$200 | Best First Time Competitor in Show 
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Special Classes

Mixed Salon/Freestyle 
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Division
1st Place
2nd Place
3rd Place
Open:
$325
$225
$125
Intermediate:
$175
$125
$100
Entry:
$125
$100
$75

The Grooming Shop Challenge
Sponsored by

1st Place
2nd Place
3rd Place
$300
$200
$100

Competitor’s Choice Award
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$500

The Clipper Classic
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1st Place
2nd Place
3rd Place
$400
$300
$200

Abstract Runway
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1st Place
2nd Place
3rd Place
$400
$300
$200

Creative Dog & Cat Styling Competition
Sponsored by

Division
1st Place
2nd Place
3rd Place
Open:
$600
$500
$400
Entry:
$300
$200
$100

Let The Fur Fly
Sponsored by

1st Place
2nd Place
3rd Place
$100
$75
$50

Contest Registration ONLY online. 
GroomTeam Contest Rules, Registration & Additional information can be found at https://www.groomd.org/

All winners must complete tax papers before payment will be made.  United States and Canada Winner’s checks will be mailed within 30 days after close of show.  All other winners will be paid on-site at the Grooming Contest table on Sunday, March 9 at 10:00 am.  Winners that do not submit tax papers prior to the close of show will forfeit their prize money.