Carvings are grouped together by levels indicated by signage on the tables.

World

In the six World Divisions, entrants compete for the title of World Champion, championship ring and cash award.

Masters

Only carvers who have previously won two Best of Show awards in Advanced, or placed 1st, 2nd or 3rd in World in any division other than SR
Shootin' Rig are eligible to enter in Masters and are no longer eligible to enter Advanced. They are eligible to enter any of the four divisions of the Masters Class competition and/ or they may elect to compete for a World title. This applies to either an individual carver or a carver in partnership with another artist. If it is discovered that a carver has entered Masters without meeting the eligibility requirement, the entry will be immediately removed from the Masters area. If judging has already occurred, any awards will be rescinded.

Advanced

This level represents advanced amateur and professional carvers, including those who have obtained top rankings in competitions. Entrants compete for cash awards, ribbons, and rosettes. Advanced is not open to MASTER carvers. Any carver who is not eligible for Masters but has entered at the World Level must enter Advanced. 

Intermediate

This level includes carvers who have refined their sculpture and painting skills beyond the novice level. Intermediate carvers compete for ribbons, rosettes, and Best in Show cash awards. Carvers who have won one Best in Show or two Best in Division (excluding Bench) awards at this level in the World Competition must move to the Advanced level. Carvers who have been consistent blue ribbon winners at this level are encouraged to move up to Advanced.

Novice

This level is reserved for entry-level carvers. Novice carvers compete for ribbons, rosettes and Best in Show cash awards. Carvers who have won one Best in Show or two Best in Division (excluding Bench) awards at this level in the World Competition must move to the Intermediate level. Carvers who have been consistent blue ribbon winners at this level are encouraged to move up to Intermediate.