K.O.I. is pleased to announce:
Koi of the Year!
Deadlines is December 31 - Get your entry in for 2026!
Koi of the Year
- Entries due by December 31. K.O.I. will select winners by the end of the year. Winners will be announced in the K.O.I. News and on the web site .
- Any Pond Owner (must by a hobbyist, not a dealer) may submit a Koi of the Year based on their own criteria.
- K.O.I. judging Criteria: What Koi would you like to have in your own pond?
- Entries must include:
- 4-6 pictures
- Name of Owner
- Club of Owner (if any)
- Name of Koi
- Size of Koi in pictures
- Size of Koi when purchased
- Variety of Koi
- Age of Koi (known or best guess
- Breeder of Koi (if known)
- Pictures will be posted on K.O.I. web site. Any incomplete submissions will not be considered.
- K.O.I. will divide all entries into categories, and award a prize for each category, depending on what entries are submitted.
- Entries to be sent to pattist@snet.net.
Koi of the Year for 2024
Tancho Sanke, named:
Owners: Larry & Pat Christensen
Size:
Age:
Breeder:
Koi of the Year for 2023
Gin Rin Tancho Goshiki
Owner: Katy Shanafelt
Idaho Water Garden & Koi Club
Size: 18"
Age: 3
Breeder: Hiroi
Goldfish of the Year for 2023
Owner: Andrea Rivas
Southwest Koi and Pond Association (SKAPA)
Size: 13" (was less than an inch when purchased as a feeder fish!)
Age: 15 years!
Prizes
Prizes will be plaques that feature the winning picture, category and year. Sample of some Koi of the Year plaques below.
