GOTM - June 2026
Celebrating Pride: June 2026 Groom of the Month Winners
June was a month of vibrant colors, boundless creativity, and a beautiful display of inclusivity within our grooming community! In honor of Pride Month, our talented groomers truly outdid themselves, transforming their furry canvases into spectacular works of art that celebrate love, diversity, and the joyful spirit of the LGBTQ+ community. This month’s competition was a stunning reminder of how creative grooming can be a powerful medium for self-expression and spreading a message of pride and acceptance.
3rd Place: Lysander Hogg
Handle: @servicesharkchomp
Prize: $50 Cash Prize
Lysander Hogg earned third place with a striking rainbow striped groom that combines bold color with dramatic pattern work. Vibrant rainbow striping flows seamlessly across the dog's body, creating the illusion of a colorful wildcat while maintaining excellent coat definition and balance.
The rich black coat provides the perfect backdrop for the vivid neon hues, allowing every stripe to stand out with remarkable clarity. Coordinated accents on the ears and tail complete the design without overwhelming the overall composition. This groom showcases confident color application, strong visual impact, and a creative concept executed with precision.
2nd Place: Alyssa Ramos
Handle: @maslowthetrickcorgi
Prize: $100 Cash Prize
Taking second place, Alyssa Ramos impressed the judges with a joyful rainbow groom that celebrates both texture and movement. Cascading cords in every color of the spectrum creates a dynamic flowing effect across the dog's body, giving the groom incredible dimension from every angle.
The vibrant rainbow transitions are clean and harmonious, while the contrasting purple topknot, ears, and tail add balance and personality to the overall presentation. Every section of the coat has been carefully sculpted to enhance the colorful design, resulting in a groom that feels playful, polished, and full of life. Alyssa's entry stood out for its originality, technical execution, and fearless use of color.
1st Place: Stephanie Sinyard
Handle: @thecanineclub.paris
Prize: $200 Cash Prize
Claiming first place, Stephanie Sinyard delivered a truly unforgettable rainbow masterpiece that pushed creative grooming to another level. Every element of this groom was thoughtfully designed—from the brilliantly blended rainbow body to the dramatic checkerboard detailing on the legs and face that adds striking contrast and visual interest.
The expertly sculpted coat features bold color transitions that remain clean and vibrant throughout, while the flawlessly scissored pompons and perfectly balanced topknot create a whimsical, high-fashion silhouette. The combination of classic poodle styling with contemporary artistic flair makes this groom both technically impressive and wonderfully imaginative.
Stephanie's winning entry is a remarkable display of creativity, precision, and craftsmanship, perfectly capturing the spirit of this month's colorful challenge.
We want to extend a massive thank you to everyone who participated in our Pride-themed June contest. This Rainbow Groom of the Month event was a wonderful celebration of artistic freedom and technical excellence. Your passion for creative grooming and your commitment to making our community a more colorful and inclusive place is truly inspiring.
Congratulations to Stephanie, Alyssa, and Lysander, and thank you to everyone who entered and shared your incredible work with our community. Each participant will receive a special item in the mail, and our winners will receive a gift package containing a GCGA patch, stickers, a commemorative plaque, and other goodies, along with their cash prize.
We can't wait to see where your creativity takes us in the next Groom of the Month challenge!