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Winning Ducks Cross Finish Line In 6th Annual Ugly Duck Derby

Last updated on Saturday, May 19, 2018

(BEDFORD) - The winning ducks have crossed the finish line in the 6th Annual Ugly Duck Derby.

The event took place Saturday night from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. at John Lowery Municipal Pool.

All proceeds from the Ugly Duck Derby will benefit the Boys & Girls Club of Lawrence County. This year the Derby raised an estimated $40,000.

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The club serves more than 2,500 Lawrence County kids a year providing after school programs including sports, art classes, homework help, robotics, cooking and more.

Community members adopted ducks or a flock of ducks and waited to see which duck would cross the finish line first.

Back by popular demand were past past winners and fan favorites competing in the 2018 Belly Buster Competition.

The past winners are Gary Dorsett, Gavin Steele, Derek George, Steve Weber and Angie Timan. The fan favorites include Terry Tlustek, Ryan Sullivan and Noah Browning. Newcomers Adam Young and DeWayne Turpen also took to the boards.

Top contenders were Angie Tieman, Damon Hale and Gavin Steele.

But taking the title as top belly buster was Damon Hale!

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From left to right: Angie Tieman, Damon Hale, Gavin Steele

In the $100 Duck Race... Warren Chang won the $2,500 cash prize and then donated it back to the Boys & Girls Club.

Winning ducks are as follows:

1. 1st Duck to Cross the finish line (2 year lease on Ford Focus) - Henry Hill with duck 7213
2, Husqvarna Snow Thrower - Trish Adams with duck 701
3. Two Holiday World Tickets - Henry Hill with duck 7283
4. 1 Papa John Pizza a month for a year - Christal Green with duck 7283
5. 3 Tickets to Indianapolis Indians - Tom Smith with duck 1551
6. Super Clean Car Wash gift card - Julie Sullivan with duck 5931
7. Three hour credit course at Ivy Tech - Kristen Held with duck 6223
8. 2 Tickets to Big Splash - Madelyn Deckard with duck 7529
9. $25 gift card to Lemon Seed - Ray Housel with duck 6729
10. 2 passes to Louisville Zoo - Sarah Reinhard with duck 3720
11. Squire Boone Cavern passes - Shea Hooten with duck 428
12. Carload pass to African Safari - Khris Vroegal with duck 2210
13. BNL Prize Package for 4 seasons - Dalton Cooper with duck 6070
14. $20 gift card Gourmet Baskets - Peggy Browning with duck 2891
15. $250 power wash package from Stiffler Enterprise - Kime Kovaks with duck 3985
16. 2 IU Football tickets - Greg Pittman with duck 4743
17. Water Toy package from Aqua Pro Pool & Spa - Angie Turner with duck 4986
18. Auto detailing fro Sipes Body Shop - Dave Armstrong with duck 2054
19. Raybans from Eyeconic - David Gratzer with duck 3341
20, 4 tickets to Indianapolis Zoo - Andrea McCord with duck 1928
21. Fitness package from Fitness Foundation - Julie Sullivan with duck 5425
22. Under Armour Hunting Gear pack - Joelle Rose with duck 868
23. Homemade wooden bowl - Chelsey Banks with duck 6118
24. Gentleman's Package from Back Porch Barber Shop - Karen Weaver with duck 695
25. 1 pizza a month for a year from Pizza X - Rana Hammon with duck 1738
26. 1 Yard mulch from The Mulch Guy - Steve Black with duck 1587
27. Three tickets to Indianapolis Indians - Gabrielle Corrie with duck 4580
28. 2 Holiday World tickets - Shana Hobson with duck 6112
29. Welcome sign from Rustic Creations - Walley Branham with duck 2415
30. Desert Steel bird feeder from Aqua Pool & Spa - Dennis Gillespie with duck 3496
31. Carload tickets to African Safari - Angie Tieman with duck 3436
32. 2 day stay at Moon Dance Vacation Home in Brown County - Judy Carlisle with duck 4302
33.2 tickets to Indianapolis Children's Museum - Jeff McIntyre with duck 6108
34. Rodan & Fields Gift bag - Beth Ritter with duck 3816
35. Willow Tree Cove Sign - Julie Sullivan with duck 5404
36. Limestone House number from Architectural Stone - Joe Wells with duck 2106
37. Squire Boone Caverns passes - Karen Chase with duck 6671
38. Patio Furniture - Michelle Woodward with duck 3972
39. Spice Valley gift card - Julie Sullivan with duck 5621
40. Shoe Sensation gift card - Haley mack with duck 4574
41. $25 gift card from Bonnie Lou Boutique - Judie Ellison with duck 844
42. Two package Indianapolis Zoo and parking passes - Karen Chase with duck 6668
43. Pampered Chief gift set - David Gratzer with duck 3353
44. Reds vs. Cubs ticket - Judy Quyle with duck 3761
45. 60 minute massage from Quest Chiropractic - Pam and Rick Wessel with duck 1767
46. Carload tickets to African Safari - Crystal Beeson with duck 6599
47. Home sign from Punch & Honey - Julie Sullivan with duck 5380
48. Husqvarna trailer - Ashlie Kimmel with duck 6496
49. 1 pizza a month for a year from Pappa John - Kathrine Cox with duck 6782
50. $40 gift card from Ratkovich Farm - Haley Mack with duck 1970
51. Mermaid fins and goggles from Aqua Pool & Spa - Donna Warren with duck 4145
52. Haircut from Back Porch Barber Gage Forest - Stanley Gratzer with duck 2040
53. Homemade wooden bowl - Lori Quebbeman with duck 565
54. $25 gift card from Lemon Seed - Teri Gryszowka with duck 2207
55. Designer sunglasses from Dr. Jim Sowders - Pam Rainey with duck 6860
56. Super Clean Car Wash gift card - Greg Tackett with duck 776
57. 2 Colts tickets - David Gratzer with duck 3326
58. 2 Holiday World tickets - Dalton Cooper with duck 6073
59. 3 tickets to the Indianapolis Indians - Tina Baxter with duck 1071
60. Week stay at Palm Beech during Spring Break - Jackie Wessel with duck 2250

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