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 20, 2026

Regular GroomTeam Classes

Other Purebreds (Scissoring)

Wire Coats (Handstripping)

Sporting (Spaniels & Setters)

Poodles (Large & Small)

Division
1st Place
2nd Place
3rd Place
Group:
$300
$200
$100
Open:
$425
$325
$225
Intermediate:
$200
$175
$150
Entry:
$150
$125
$100

$5,100 | Best Pet Stylist in Show
Sponsored by

$2,100 | Best All Around Pet Stylist in Show
Sponsored by

$500 | Best First Time Competitor in Show 
Sponsored by

Special Classes

Mixed Salon/Freestyle 
Sponsored by

Division
1st Place
2nd Place
3rd Place
Open:
$425
$325
$225
Intermediate:
$200
$175
$150
Entry:
$150
$125
$100

The Extreme Duo
Sponsored by

1st Place
2nd Place
3rd Place
$800
$600
$400

The Clipper Classic
Sponsored by

1st Place
2nd Place
3rd Place
$500
$400
$300

Abstract Design
Sponsored by

1st Place
2nd Place
3rd Place
$500
$400
$300

Creative Dog & Cat Styling Competition
Sponsored by

Division
1st Place
2nd Place
3rd Place
Open:
$2,000
$1,500
$1,000
Entry:
$800
$600
$400

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 15 at 10:00 am.  Winners that do not submit tax papers prior to the close of show will forfeit their prize money.