UGPG All-Time Top Veteran Growers
To be considered a Veteran Grower, you must have weighed in a minimum of 10 pumpkins. The pumpkins must have been grown in the State of Utah AND/OR weighed in at any UGPG sponsored weigh-off. The weights of the grower’s top 10 pumpkins/squash are averaged together. Pumpkins must weigh a minimum of 300lbs to qualify.
| 1. Ralph Laub (2011-2024) | Average Weight – 1495 | ||||
| 2289 (2024) | 2189(2024) | 1838 (2024) | 1514 (2020) | 1513 (2021) | |
| 1407 (2020) | 1326.5 (2017) | 1039 (2015) | 969 (2016) | 870 (2023) | |
| 2. Matt McConkie (2008-2017) | Average Weight – 1448 | ||||
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1974 (2017) | 1817 (2014) | 1764.5 (2017) | 1731 (2014) | 1600 (2011) |
| 1477 (2017) | 1338 (2011) | 1169 (2010) | 909 (2011) | 704.5 (2016) | |
| 3. Ross Bowman (2005-2022) | Average Weight – 1376 | ||||
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2142 (2021) | 2047 (2021) | 1670 (2021) | 1204 (2014) | 1174 (2011) |
| 1171 (2014) | 1170 (2018) | 1082 (2011) | 1078 (2014) | 1023.5 (2013) | |
| 4. Mohamed Sadiq (2010-2022) | Average Weight – 1375 | ||||
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2287 (2022) | 1905 (2022) | 1825 (2020) | 1411 (2019) | 1386.5 (2014) |
| 1230 (2020) | 992.5 (2016) | 944.5 (2017) | 901 (2011) | 864 (2019) | |
| 5. Alan Gebert (2012-2024) | Average Weight – 1195 | ||||
| 1872 (2024) | 1278 (2015) | 1277 (2018) | 1204 (2023) | 1109 (2013) | |
| 1096 (2018) | 1066.5 (2013) | 1045 (2020) | 1016 (2022) | 986 (2020) | |
| 6. Andrew Israelsen (1999-2024) | Average Weight – 1188 | ||||
| 1782 (2024) | 1608 (2019) | 1246 (2014) | 1185 (2013) | 1182 (2011) | |
| 1097.5 (2010) | 1022.5 (2015) | 948 (2007) | 919 (2009) | 893.5 (2008) | |
| 7. David Bradley (2007-2023) | Average Weight – 1036 | ||||
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1426 (2024) | 1404 (2021) | 1165 (2022) | 968 (2020) | 952 (2018) |
| 920.5 (2014) | 903 (2019) | 882 (2013) | 876 (2019) | 867 (2018) | |
| 8. Gordon Tanner (2004-2021) | Average Weight – 966 | ||||
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1088.5 (2020) | 1068.5 (2017) Squash |
1054.5 (2008) | 963.5 (2006) | 960 (2011) |
| 932.5 (2005) | 920.5 (2005) | 906 (2004) | 891 (2004) | 878.5 (2005) | |
| 9. Brent Evans (2007-2023) | Average Weight – 922 | ||||
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1455(2015) | 1086 (2020) | 1052 (2021) | 918 (2018) | 856 (2023) |
| 817.5 (2013) | 801 (2012) | 798 (2012) | 772 (2013) | 666 (2016) | |
| 10. Ken Kolb (2008-2024) | Average Weight – 912 | ||||
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1188 (2015) | 1098.5 (2020) | 1060 (2018) | 990 (2016) | 972.5 (2014) |
| 875.5 (2012) | 872 (2020) | 717 (2014) | 688 (2024) | 660 (2019) | |
| 11. Jim Seamons (2014-2024) | Average Weight – 857 | ||||
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1448 (2020) | 1016 (2015) | 986 (2020) | 798 (2022) | 762.5 (2020) |
| 727 (2021) | 727 (2019) | 719 (2023) | 699 (2024) | 683.5 (2015) | |
| 12. Cliff Warren (2011-2024) | Average Weight – 857 | ||||
| 1132 (2024) | 1112 (2022) | 992 (2017) | 849 (2014) | 828 (2023) | |
| 769.5 (2020) | 763 (2018) | 762 (2020) | 667.5 (2016) | 666 (2015) | |
| 13. Brent Wolfley (2002-2021) | Average Weight – 733 | ||||
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972 (2014) | 877 (2009) | 803.5 (2011) | 737 (2005) Squash |
731 (2007) |
| 706.5 (2007) | 703 (2005) | 672 (2021) | 612 (2004) | 519.5 (2006) | |
| 14. Kenny Blair (1997-2008) | Average Weight – 711 | ||||
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1104 (2006) | 988 (2007) | 969.5 (2008) | 752 (2003) | 633 (2000) |
| 554 (1997) | 549 (1998) | 525 (2001) | 524.5 (2001) Squash |
507 (2004) | |
| 15. Jim West - RIP (2007-2024) | Average Weight – 581 | ||||
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863.5 (2015) |
736 (2024) |
650 (2008) | 642 (2020) | 572 (2018) |
| 532 (2009) | 530 (2017) | 435 (2007) | 420 (2019) |
383 (2016) | |
| 16. Kevin Card (2000-2012) | Average Weight – 518 | ||||
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650 (2006) Squash |
628 (2008) Squash |
620 (2007) | 599 (2006) | 568 (2000) |
| 526.5 (2009) | 430.5 (2005) | 400.5 (2003) Squash |
387.5 (2000) | 374.5 (2012) | |
| 17. Bruce Orchard (1994-2003) | Average Weight – 494 | ||||
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777.5 (2001) | 620.5 (1997) | 591 (2002) | 588 (1999) | 518 (1997) |
| 422 (1998) | 388 (1994) | 360 (1997) | 353 (2003) | 317 (1995) | |
| 18. Ray Tolman - RIP (1990-2008) | Average Weight – 462 | ||||
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635.5 (2006) | 605.5 (2008) | 581 (1999) | 503 (2001) | 428 (1993) |
| 422 (1996) | 385 (2002) | 366 (1998) | 351 (1998) | 345 (1999) | |
| 19. Scott Nelson (2002-2013) | Average Weight – 394 | ||||
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481 (2013) | 442 (2011) | 419.5 (2002) | 418 (2011) | 396 (2013) |
| 388.5 (2006) | 387 (2002) | 371 (2006) | 331 (2010) | 306 (2003) | |
Red – Utah State Record Blue – Weighoff Winner - Non-Record
* A pumpkin not brought to a weigh-off may count towards your average if it has been weighed on an official certified scale and verified by a club representative.