John Hoesman was presented a CCA Merit Award at the Sauder Village Woodcarving Show October 29-30, 2011.  John carves a very unique style of caricatures that captures the recognizable likeness of his subjects while at the same time exaggerating realism.

He received this award earlier in 2008 at the Artistry in Wood Show, Dayton, Ohio for his caricature carving of Woody Hayes, Ohio State Football coach.

A merit award can be granted three times to the same carver at various shows because such an award highlights the advancement and encouragement of caricature carving as a distinct art.

John Hoesman, of Woodville, Ohio certainly has demonstrated the art of caricature carving as well as his other artistic endeavors as depicted in the following photographs