Talent Search 2011

2011 Galaxy of Stars Talent Search at the Nebraska State Fair

Thirty-seven Performances were entered in the Nebraska State Fair Galaxy of Stars Talent Search Semi-Finals. Contestants from Thirty-three cities from across Nebraska competed on the Bristol Windows Stage in the Semi-Finals on Saturday, September 3rd and Twenty -three Performances advanced to the Finals on Sunday, September 4th. It was an exciting time for contestants, families, friends and all who were involved in the production of the Talent Search! A well deserved Congratulations to all the talented contestants who participated in the two day competition!~ Wynne

A Heartfelt Thank You to All Who Throughout Eighteen Years
Have Given Your Support to the Galaxy of Stars Talent Search Program.
You are Very Much Appreciated! ~ Wynne

Videographer: Jim Bunger, Kearney Media.

FOUR DISC SET

Official Photographer: Jeannie Moore Photography - jmoorephotos.com

MASTER OF CEREMONIES: JOSH MACKEY, KOGA RADIO, OGALLALA - TRISH LINSCOTT, OMAHA.

HIGHLIGHTS 2011

2011 Nebraska State Fair Highlights
Video Production by Kearney Media

AWARDS

Finals Awards Ceremony

2011 FINALS COMPETITION WINNERS

MEGA STAR

RISA MANN
Nova - Vocal - Burwell

Mega Star
$500.00 Cash & Trophy
1st Place
$200.00 Cash & Trophy
Shining Star Award
$100.00 Cash & Trophy

Highest Scoring Vocal in All Age Divisions:
4 Hours/$600 Value Recording Session

AGE DIVISIONS

1st Place: $200.00 Cash & Trophy 2nd Place: $100.00 Cash & Trophy
3rd Place: $50.00 Cash & Trophy - Superstar: $100.00 & Trophy

Comets (12 & Under)

1st PLACE

LINDI JOHNSON
McCook - Vocal

Superstar Award

McKENZIE STEINER
Lincoln, Vocal

L-R 2nd Place: Steps at Tiffany's Honors Dancers, Quintessence Indra & Logan Becher, Leigh; 1st Place: Lindi Johnson, McCook, Vocal; 3rd Place: McKenzie Steiner, Lincoln, Vocal.

Shooting Stars (13 to 18)

1st PLACE

TAPS Honors Dance Team with Amy Arkfeld, Instructor.
L-R Front Row: Jacyee Bradley, Kim Svitak & Andrea Steffen -
Norfolk; L-R Back Row: Melissa Svitak - Norfolk, Jed Shermer, Ryan Johnson - Tilden & Samantha Emory - Norfolk.

L-R 3rd Place: Kayleah Moravec, Seward, Vocal;
1st Place: TAPS Honors Dance Team with Amy Arkfeld;
2nd Place: Katie Marie Goesch, Grand Island, Vocal.

Peoples Choice Award
TAPS also won the Peoples Choice Award:
$100.00 Cash & Trophy

NOVAS (19 & Over)

L-R
3rd Place
Alex Fegley, Grand Island,
& Justin Slafter, Omaha, Vocal Group
1st Place
Risa Mann, Burwell, Vocal
2nd Place
Justin Hanshew, Scottsbluff, Vocal

Second Highest Scoring
Vocal in All Age Divisions
Justin Hanshew, Scottsbluff, Vocal
2 Hours/$300.00 Value Recording Session

2011 Songwriting Winners & Special Recognition Awards
Click to View Results:

Finalists

Twenty-Three Performances Advanced to the Nebraska State Fair Finals

Semi-Finals

Highest Scoring Video Contestants & Winners of Nebraska Partner Talent Shows Advanced to Nebraska State Fair Semi-Finals

To View Individual Pictures of Semi-Finalists Go To: Past Contestants

Semi-Finalists Performances

COMETS (12 & Under) - Semi-Finalists

SHOOTING STARS (13 to 18) - Semi Finalists

NOVAS (19 & Over) - Semi-Finalists

2011 Galaxy of Stars Talent Search Program Book
Program Book Printed Courtesy of John Becker,
Owner of Copycat Printing, Kearney, Nebraska,
a Sponsor of Many Years.

The Galaxy of Stars Production Team 2011 Galaxy of Stars Judges

Front - Back Row: Josh Mackey, Tina Reed, Trish Linscott, Wynne Adams, Deanna Floe, Katie Edwards, Jeanette Drohman, Amanda Baxter, Sharon Austin, Peggy Stultz, Billye Huff & Todd Kramer.