The results are in.

Each and every ash shot we recieved had a special style that was all its own. Some were big, some small, some bold, and others a little more demure. It was no easy task, but our team of Busted Halo ash specialists have gathered and conferred, but there can only be one (okay, or maybe a few) winner(s).

So, without further ado…

Grand Prize-Best All-Around Ash Victoria Hathaway
Awards in Special Categories
Most Extreme Ash Marion Wise and Molly Jewett	Best Mommy & Me Ash (Tie) Candace McMillan and Sarah O’Keefe Stoddard
Most Intense Ash Dan Smrokowski	Best InternASHional Ash (also winner for “Biggest Ash,” “OMG! Ash,” and “You Must Get Time Off in Purgatory for That Ash”) Di Williams (UK)	Best Ash Party Juan Carlos Cruz & the RCIA Candidates at St. Paul’s in Westwood, CA
Best Family Ash The Escobar Family	Most Artistic Ash Elaine Schienvar	Best Classic Ash Jamie Shover
Best Collegiate Ash Katie Schutzkus	Most Mischievous Ash Lisa Gomes	Best First Time Ash N.O. (New Episcopalian)

Big ashes, small ashes, smears and perfect crosses, first time smudgees and old pros, thanks to all those who took a moment on Wednesday to document their dust and send it to us.

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