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Each winning exhibitor shall receive one plaque and a brass plate for each placing entry the exhibitor earns. If an exhibitor desires, MAS will assemble the plaque and plates (to be available in a timely manner).
Winners of the special awards will be awarded a special plaque.
FIRST, SECOND and THIRD place awards are given for each class.
Winners will be announced, and the awards presented, at the Saturday evening Awards Banquet.

Special Awards and descriptions (These are not classes. All qualifying entries will be considered, not all awards are used every year.)

BEST IN SHOW: Awarded for the display with the highest ranking entry
MAS SHOWMASTER AWARD: Awarded to the MAS exhibitor with the highest cumulative "placing points".
BEST CICHLID IN SHOW: Awarded to the highest-ranking Cichlid entry. (An A.C.A. award)
BEST LIVEBEARER IN SHOW: Awarded to the highest-ranking livebearer entry. (An A.L.A. award)
BEST RAINBOWFISH IN SHOW: Awarded to the highest-ranking rainbowfish entry. (An R.S.G. award)
BEST KILLIFISH IN SHOW: Awarded to the highest-ranking killifish entry. (An M.K.K.A. award)
CUTEST FISH and MOST WANTED ENTRY awards are determined via ballot.

Special Class Awards

SHOW PLANT : This class will be limited to a single species of aquatic plant. Fish may be included in the display to help show off the plant, but the fish will not be judged. NOTE: poor quality fish can detract from the overall effect of the plant resulting in a lower score. Plants will be judged on such qualities as size, condition, color and applicable environment.
COMMUNITY : Entries in this class contain a variety of species (at least three). Judging is based on such quantities as: variety of colors, shapes, sizes and lifestyles. Also considered are compatibility and appropriateness (such as shared water requirements).
FAMILY/BREEDER : A family entry shows parental care with all members in the same tank. A breeder entry shows fry separated from parents by a divider, in both cases, the display must include the parents and at least five of their fly. Points are awarded only to the parents, but points may be docked for poor quality fry.
PHOTOS and ART - : These exhibits must be the work of the exhibitor and should relate to the aquarium hobby.