Awards & Recognition
"Victory isn’t just about talent—it’s the result of hard work, preparation, and learning from every mistake. Setbacks aren’t failures; they’re opportunities to grow stronger, smarter, and more resilient, whether in business, competition, or life."
- Obihiro Ice Sculpture Competition Bronze Medal Winner 2018
- World Ice Sculpture Competition Asahikawa Japan Gold Medal Winner 2018
- Prime Minister Award/ Shuko Memorial Award, Japan 2018
- World Ice Art Championships Single Block Silver Medal Winner 2017
- World Ice Art Championships Multi Block Gold Medal Winner 2016
- NICA Competition in New York Gold Medal Winner 2015 with Junichi Nakamura
- World Ice Art Championship Single Block Silver Medal Winner 2015
- US Olympic Team qualifier in 2014
- World Ice Art Championships Multi Block Gold Medal Winner 2014
- World Ice Art Championship Single Block Silver Medal Winner 2013
- World Ice Art Championship Multi Block 5th Place Winner 2012
- World Ice Art Championship Multi Block 4th Place Winner 2011
- The most prized award that Jim has received in his 30 years of carving is from Medina Ohio. Jim went head-to-head against Aaron Costic in a speed carving competition. Jim won the gold medal in the final round defeating Aaron Costic, the reigning champion and home town hero. Jim won by carving a sea turtle, “and it was glorious”.
