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Justin Ochs won the men's division of the 2012 International Auctioneer Championship on July 20 during the National Auctioneers Association's Conference and Show in Spokane, Wash. Andy White came in second, and Dustin Rogers took third. In the women's division, Lynne Zink, CAI, BAS, CES, was the champion. Rose Backs came in second, and Beth Rose, CAI, took third place. Julia Sparks became the first female winner of the International Junior Auctioneer Championship. Cherlyn Sutton got second, and Jacqueline Musser took third.
Also during the IAC finals, Kathy Kingston, CAI, BAS, won the Chuck Cumberlin Sportsmanship Award. The honor recognizes IAC competitors who do not make it into the finals but exemplify outstanding sportsmanship.