Trophy Sponsorships

Thank you for donating and helping us to put on the best show possible, all trophies are sponsored!

Please contact Joanne Barnes, message or  email at jzvezdasiberians@gmail.com If you see any errors. 

ALL CLASS PLACEMENTS (UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED) WILL RECEIVE A POWDER COATED ONE QUART STAINLESS STEEL BUCKET WITH THE SPECIALTY LOGO AND A ROSETTE, EVEN IF THE CLASS IS NOT LISTED HERE.  The major prizes are all custom metal wall art made by Corey Barnes and designed by Joanne Barnes, Karen Hunt, and Shanan Streweler.


A New Title rosette will be offered to any dog earning a new title in Agility, Obedience, Rally, or Conformation at this show.  One rosette per dog, regardless of the number of new titles earned at this show.  If necessary, in place of the actual rosette a gift certificate for redemption from the rosette provider will be given to the winner – sponsored by Michelle O’Brien, Evenstar Siberians


Qualifying scores are required for all Obedience, Rally, and Agility prizes.  The Club reserves the right to substitute a prize of equal or greater value.


SPECIAL SURPRISE (TBD) FOR THE OLDEST DOG ENTERED IN THE SHOW (ALL EVENTS INCLUSIVE) – Brenda Elliot, Shunico Siberians


UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED, SOME COMPANION EVENT PRIZES AND ROSETTES ARE MADE POSSIBLE BY THE PROCEEDS OF THE ALL-BREED AGILITY TRIAL PRESENTED YEARLY BY THERESA PRZYBYLSKI AND HER TEAM OF ASSISTANTS, WHOSE DEDICATION AND HARD WORK IS GREATLY APPRECIATED BY THE SIBERIAN HUSKY CLUB OF AMERICA


COMMEMORATIVE TROPHY

AGILITY HIGH IN TRIAL:  The Kachme-Solocha-Yeti Agility Trophy.  Offered by the Siberian Husky Club of America, Inc., through the generosity of members who value the great teamwork possible with our Siberian Huskies, at its National Specialty Show.  The Trophy will remain in the possession of the SHCA, Inc.  2024’s Overall High In Trials’ winner will receive a photo taken with the Trophy the day of the show, and their dog’s name will be inscribed on the trophy base. 


AGILITY TRIAL

Highest Scoring Dog Overall in Agility Trials:  Custom Powder Coated Metal Wall Art and Rosette – sponsored by John and Ruth Christopher

Additional  item donated for Highest Scoring Dog Overall in Agility Trials: Jug of Innisfree Maple Syrup – donated by Innisfree, reg., the Kanzlers

Highest Scoring Dog in Agility Trial #1:  Custom Powder Coated Metal Wall Art and Rosette – sponsored by Sara Borok

Highest Scoring Dog in Agility Trial #2 Custom Powder Coated Metal Wall Art and Rosette – sponsored by Sara Borok

MACH Title:  A MACH rosette, MACH bar, and medallion will be awarded to all dog and handler teams that attain their MACH.

PACH Title:  A PACH rosette and medallion will be awarded to all dog and Handler teams that attain their PACH.

QQ/QQQ/QQQQ:  An SHCA Agility medallion will be awarded to all Master dog and handler teams that earn a QQ, QQQ, or QQQQ by qualifying in both Master STD and Master JWW along with Master FAST and /or T2B on the same day.

Every dog completing an Agility Title at the Trial will receive a 15" rosette offered by Theresa Przybylski in memory of U-ACH, U-CD Sasha in the Snow CDX, OA, CGC, Can CD, Bmd CD and U-ACHX, U-CD, CH R.E.D.S. Pride of the Pack WPD, CD, RE, AX, AXJ, NF, NAP, NJP, NFP, OCC, NGC, NJC, NAC

Qualifying Score:  A green rosette will be awarded to all dogs earning a qualifying Agility score.


UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED, ALL AGILITY CLASS PRIZES AND ROSETTES ARE SPONSORED BY A VERY GENEROUS ANONYMOUS DONOR


Agility Trial #1

Novice B Standard 20” – prizes and rosettes sponsored by The Siberian Husky Club of Greater Chicago

Novice B Jumpers With Weaves 20” – Prizes and Rosettes sponsored by David and Jennifer Craig, in Memory of GCH CH Karamad's Sharing The Midnight Moon

Masters Preferred Jumpers With Weaves 16” - Prizes and Rosettes sponsored by David and Jennifer Craig, in Memory of GCH CH Karamad's Cobalt Tikaani OA AXJ NF


OBEDIENCE TRIAL

Highest Scoring Dog In Regular Obedience Classes:  Custom Powder Coated Metal Wall Art and Rosette – sponsored by Michelle O’Brien, Evenstar Siberians

Additional item donated for Highest Scoring Dog in Regular Obedience Classes: Jug of Innisfree Maple Syrup – donated by Innisfree, reg., the Kanzlers

Highest Combined Score in Open B and Utility Obedience Classes:  Custom Powder Coated Metal Wall Art and Rosette – sponsored by Glenn and Kathy Henderson

Highest Scoring Dog in Preferred Obedience Classes: Custom Powder Coated Metal Wall Art and Rosette – sponsored by Eileen Kosakowski, Arctic Siberians and Aussies, in memory of GCH CH Antara's Dust In The Wind RAE NA NAJ WPD

Highest Combined Score in Preferred Open and Preferred Utility Obedience Classes: Custom Powder Coated Metal Wall Art

    Rosette

Oldest Dog (must be at least 9 years old) Earning a Qualifying Score in Either Regular or Preferred or Optional Titling Class in Obedience:  Pair of themed mugs, offered by Northern Lights Kennel, the Blankers, in honor of all our faithful older dogs past, present, and future

Every dog completing an Obedience Title at the Trial will receive a 15" rosette offered by Theresa Przybylski in memory of U-Ach, U-CDX Snowprancer's Arctic Storm CDX, OA, OAJ. NJP, CGC, Can CD & Debalys Rolls Royce Cruiser CD RE MX MXB2 MXJ MJB NAP OF NAC NJC TG-N CGC

Qualifying Score:  A green rosette will be awarded to all dogs earning a qualifying Obedience score.


Novice A – prizes sponsored by Karla Wall, Nikaluk Siberians

    Rosettes sponsored by Sharon & Jim Wendelgass, Tshaji Siberians

Novice B – prizes and rosettes sponsored by The Siberian Husky Club of Greater Chicago

Open A – prizes and rosettes sponsored by Sharon & Jim Wendelgass, Tshaji Siberians

Beginner Novice A - prizes and rosettes sponsored by Sharon & Jim Wendelgass, Tshaji Siberians

Beginner Novice B – prizes sponsored by a Long Time Devotee of the Sport

Rosettes sponsored by Sharon & Jim Wendelgass, Tshaji Siberians

Veteran – prizes sponsored by Lori & Phil Curtis

    Rosettes sponsored by Kara Hickey & Bobby Cataldo, in memory of CH Whispering Pines Witch N Famous RN CGC TKN


RALLY TRIAL

RACH Title:  A RACH rosette will be awarded to all dog and Handler teams that attain their RACH

Highest Combined Triple Qualifying Score in Advanced B, Excellent B, and Master Rally Classes: Custom Powder Coated Metal Wall Art and Rosette – sponsored by Kathy Regan, LilPaws Samoyeds, in memory of Helen Hamilton

Additional item donated for Highest Combined Triple Qualifying Score in Advanced B, Excellent B, and Master Rally Classes: Jug of Innisfree Maple Syrup – donated by Innisfree, reg., the Kanzlers

Highest Combined Score in Advanced B and Excellent B Rally Classes: Custom Powder Coated Metal Wall Art and Rosette – sponsored by Glenn and Kathy Henderson

Oldest Dog (Must be at least 9 years old) Earning a Qualifying Score in a Regular Titling Rally Class:  Pair of themed mugs, offered by Northern Lights Kennel, the Blankers, in honor of all our faithful older dogs past, present, and future

Every dog completing a Rally Title at the Trial will receive a 15" rosette offered by Theresa Przybylski in memory of U-AG1, CH Debalys Summer Holiday CD, RE, OA, AXJ, OF, NAC, TG-N

Qualifying Score:  A green rosette will be awarded to all dogs earning a qualifying Rally score

Novice A – prizes sponsored by Karla Wall, Nikaluk Siberians

        Rosettes sponsored by Suzie Schwalbach, The Positive Handler

Novice B – rosettes sponsored with congratulations from Ricki Silveria, Mike Spruill, and the team at Sweetgrass Siberians

Advanced B – prizes and rosettes sponsored by Brittany Slane, in loving memory of "Nikita", BellaRouse Arctic Ninja RA CAX FCAT ACT2 RATO RATI CGCA TKI

Excellent A – prizes and rosettes sponsored by Cindy Loftus, Siberians O’Topaz, in memory of Ch Couloir’s Shaken Not Stirred O’Topaz, BN, RA, SWN, NA, NAJ

Excellent B – prizes and rosettes sponsored by The Siberian Husky Club of Greater Chicago 

Rally Novice Pairs – prizes and rosettes sponsored by a Long Time Devotee of the Sport

Novice Teams – rosettes sponsored by Darleen Plourde, Whispering Pines Siberians


Companion Event General Fund Donors:

The Siberian Husky Club of Greater Cleveland

Chuck & Carolyn Bonner, Sundance Siberians

Sara Borok

Katie Fleming

Kara Hickey & Bobby Cataldo    , in memory of CH Whispering Pines Witch N Famous RN CGC TKN

Eileen Kosakowski, Arctic Siberians and Aussies, in memory of GCH CH Antara's Dust In The Wind RAE NA NAJ WPD

Cindy Loftus, Siberians O’Topaz, in memory of Ch Couloir’s Shaken Not Stirred O’Topaz, BN, RA, SWN, NA, NAJ

Robert & Nancy Mead & "Chipper", GCH CH Kochevoey's Black Ice Ahead BN RN BCAT ACT2 ATT, Kochevoey Kennels

Michelle O'Brien, Evenstar Siberians

Carol Preble & Sheryl Phelps, Lodgepole Siberians

Kathy Rasmussen, Rainbow Show Dogs & Canine Sports Academy

Kathleen Regan, Lilpaws Samoyeds, in memory of Helen Hamilton    

        

4 – 6 MONTH BEGINNER PUPPY COMPETITION

Best Beginner Puppy:  Custom Powder Coated Metal Wall Art – sponsored by Sharon Padula, Sutana Siberians, in Loving Memory of all my Siberian Huskies across the Bridge

    Rosette – sponsored by Alastair & Kristen Murray, Tugline Siberians

Best of Opposite Sex to Best Beginner Puppy:  Custom Powder Coated Metal Wall Art – sponsored by Vivian Kuhn, Akora Siberians, in memory of my dogs gone in the last year: Annie, Rusty, and Tank

Rosette – sponsored by Sue Maggio, Starfrost Siberians

All entries will receive a rosette - sponsored by Brian Flory, Barynuk Siberians




PUPPY SWEEPSTAKES

Best in Puppy Sweepstakes:  Custom Powder Coated Metal Wall Art and Rosette – sponsored by Stephanie Hamblin Barnhill and Cynthis Harris, Nykiska Siberians 

Best of Opposite Sex to Best in Puppy Sweepstakes:  Custom Powder Coated Metal Wall Art and Rosette – sponsored by SnoPak Siberians in honor of Ch. Blueridge Soma’s Steppenwolf loved by Julie Combs and Bill Stacy


VETERAN SWEEPSTAKES

Best in Veteran Sweepstakes:  Custom Powder Coated Metal Wall Art – sponsored by Gale Tench, Kadian Siberians, in memory of all the dogs I’ve loved before

    Rosette – sponsored by Bruce & Mike Headle, Diablo Kennels

Best of Opposite Sex to Best in Veteran Sweepstakes:  Custom Powder Coated Metal Wall Art – sponsored by Kathleen Currey, in memory of Charm (GCHB CH Kayenta’s Once Upon A Time FCAT CGCA CGCU TKP)

    Rosette – sponsored by Kim Thomsen & Michael Williamson, Whitepeak Kennels


SLED DOG SWEEPSTAKES

Best in Sled Dog Sweepstakes: Custom Powder Coated Metal Wall Art and Rosette - sponsored by Wayne & Chris Curtis, Team Stormwatch

Best of Opposite Sex to Best in Sled Dog Sweepstakes:  Custom Powder Coated Metal Wall Art – sponsored by Birgit von Pelser, Lemiers Siberians    

Rosette – sponsored by Bruce & Kathy Hoover, Apache Run Siberians


JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP

Best Junior Handler:  Custom Powder Coated Metal Wall Art and Rosette– sponsored by Northern Lights Kennel – The Blankers

Reserve Best Junior Handler:  Custom Powder Coated Metal Wall Art – sponsored by the Siberian Husky Club of Metropolitan Dallas

    Rosette – sponsored by Kim LeBlanc, Snowmist Siberians

All Junior Showmanship class prizes and rosettes - sponsored by Ruth Lloyd, Kanza Siberians, in honor of BISS GCHS NOHSGCHG Kanza's Lawless and his girl, Rylie May


CONFORMATION

Best of Breed: Custom Powder Coated Metal Wall Art and Rosette– sponsored by Sheri Wright & Doug Jones, Bralin Siberians

Additional items donated for Best of Breed: from Nancy Sumida, Sumiro Siberian Huskies, a signed and framed Jon Van Zyle Artists Proof 2022 Official Iditarod Collector Print “50 Years Running,” in memory of Zeke, GCH Karamad Sumiro Zins of the Father CGC, TKN, two-time SHCA National Specialty Best of Breed winner 2014 and 2016

Jug of Innisfree Maple Syrup – from Innisfree, reg., the Kanzlers

Logo Ring Marker

Best of Winners:  Custom Powder Coated Metal Wall Art and Rosette – sponsored by Delbert Thacker, Kalonik Siberians, in honor of GCHP Karnovanda’s Stephen Coldbear’s 2014 Win

Additional items donated for Best of Winners: Jug of Innisfree Maple Syrup – from Innisfree, reg., the Kanzlers

    Logo Ring Marker

Best of Opposite Sex to Best of Breed:  Custom Powder Coated Metal Wall Art and Rosette – sponsored by Carl & Tammy Wegerer, Nordpol Siberians

Additional items donated for Best of Opposite Sex to Best of Breed: Jug of Innisfree Maple Syrup – offered by Innisfree, reg., the Kanzlers

Logo Ring Marker

Select Dog:  Custom Powder Coated Metal Wall Art and Rosette – sponsored by Jeanne Stiner, Busystar Siberians, in loving gratitude to God for my beloved Busystars...past, present & future

Select Bitch:  Custom Powder Coated Metal Wall Art and Rosette – sponsored by Diana E. Rivera/ Orlando Ortiz, Howl at the Karnavale Kennel (Puerto Rico/ Tennessee) 

Awards of Merit – After selecting Best of Breed, Best of Winners, Best of Opposite Sex to Best of Breed, Select Dog, and Select Bitch, the judge may select up to ten (10) dogs from among those dogs eligible to compete for Best of Breed to receive an Award of Merit.  Each Award of Merit recipient will receive a medallion bearing the SHCA logo and the words “Award of Merit/National Specialty” on the obverse.  The obverse will also be engraved with the place and date of the specialty.  Awards of Merit medallions are offered in memory of SHCA Honorary Life Members and Officers who are no longer with us and in honor of Current SHCA Honorary Life Members.




All Award of Merit Winners will receive a Set of Two Powder Coated One Quart Buckets with specialty logo and a Rosette.

Sponsored by:

Anastasia Siberians

    Anastasia Siberians

Bruce & Joanne Barnes, Zvezda Siberians, in memory of MBISS GCHG/Can. Ch. Zvezda’s Icarus SD “Icky”

    Danny & Margit Brand, in memory of “Sadee”

    Shelley Calisher, Taproot Siberians

    Shelley Calisher, Taproot Siberians

    Sue Maggio, Starfrost

    Karen Morin

    Lisa & Kenny Payne, Aasil Siberians

    Diane Willett, SNAO Siberians

Best of Breed Owner Handled:  Custom Powder Coated Metal Wall Art – sponsored by Sandra Alverez Perera

    Rosette – sponsored by Cindy Foggitt, Wolvereen Siberian Huskies

Breeder of the Best of Breed Dog: Rosette - Bruce & Joanne Barnes, Zvezda Siberians, in memory of Mary Uhlir

Winners Dog:  Custom Powder Coated Metal Wall Art – sponsored In memory of CH. Kristari’s Jagged Edge - Lisa and Barbara McMillan, Shadowfox Siberians 

Rosette – sponsored by Erik & Virginia Hartronft, Mercury Siberians

Reserve Winners Dog:  Custom Powder Coated Metal Wall Art - sponsored by Patty Van Sicklen, Kasiq

Rosette – sponsored by Kim LeBlanc, Snowmist Siberians

Winners Bitch:  Custom Powder Coated Metal Wall Art and Rosette – sponsored by John Lucas, in memory of BIS Ch. Satarin’s Cion Star Celeb

Reserve Winners Bitch:  Custom Powder Coated Metal Wall Art and Rosette – sponsored by John Lucas, in memory of BIS Ch. Satarin’s Cion Star Celeb

Best Puppy:  Custom Powder Coated Metal Wall Art and Rosette – sponsored by Tami and David Bradford, Traxx Siberians, in honor of GCHS CH Traxx’ Consider the Lilies AOE FDC CGC TKN “Lily”’s 2016 SHCA National Specialty Best Puppy win

Best Veteran Custom Powder Coated Metal Wall Art and Rosette – sponsored by Nancy Sumida & Sherri Del Pozo, in memory of all our heart dogs

Best Bred By Exhibitor:  Custom Powder Coated Metal Wall Art and Rosette – sponsored by Michael Jennings, Demavand Siberians

Best Sled Dog:  Custom Powder Coated Metal Wall Art and Rosette – sponsored by Donna Peck, Team Howling Winds

All Sled Dog Class First Place Winners will receive a commemorative Iditarod Belt Buckle from the collection of Steve Parrish, donated by his family in his memory. 

Regular Dog Classes

6 – 9 Month Puppy Dogs – prizes and rosettes sponsored by Julie Lawter, Tundra-Mystic Kennels

9 – 12 Month Puppy Dogs – prizes and rosettes sponsored by Terry & Jan Sigler, Kalea Siberians, in memory of the dogs of Kalea

12 – 18 Month Dogs – prizes and rosettes sponsored by Robert & Bonnie Finelli, Sagebrush Siberians, and Diana Butts, Helmcrest Siberians

Amateur Owner Handler Dogs – prizes sponsored by Mark & Christine Pesche

    Rosettes – sponsored by Bruce & Kathy Hoover, Apache Run Siberians

Bred By Exhibitor Puppy Dogs – prizes and rosettes sponsored by Jim & Delinda Davis, Doxhobbi Siberians

Bred By Exhibitor Adult Dogs – prizes and rosettes sponsored by Laurissa Schmidt, Yetieska Siberians

American Bred Dogs – prizes and rosettes sponsored by Diane Butts, Helmcrest Siberians, and Robert and Bonnie Finelli, Sagebrush Siberians

Open Dogs – prizes and rosettes sponsored by Karen Knaut, K'Sera Siberians


Regular Bitch Classes

6 – 9 Month Puppy Bitches – prizes and rosettes sponsored by Lori A. Brown, Tundra Siberians

9 – 12 Month Puppy Bitches - prizes sponsored by Sherry Subler, in memory of Highlander's Diamond Girl

    Rosettes – sponsored by Andrea Phillips, Poku Siberians

12 – 18 Month Bitches - prizes and rosettes sponsored by Diane Butts, Helmcrest Siberians and Robert and Bonnie Finelli, Sagebrush Siberians

Amateur Owner Handler Bitches – prizes sponsored by Sandrina & Kevin Phipps

    Rosettes – sponsored by Jeff & Barb Woods

Bred By Exhibitor Puppy Bitches – prizes sponsored with congratulations from Ricki Silveria, Mike Spruill, and the team at Sweetgrass Siberians

    Rosettes – sponsored in memory of all my beautiful bred by bitches, Sheila Morgan, Indigo

Bred By Exhibitor Adult Bitches – prizes and rosettes sponsored by The Siberian Husky Club of Greater Chicago

American Bred Bitches – prizes sponsored by Sherry Subler, in memory of Highlander's Diamond Girl

    Rosettes – sponsored by Desari Siberians, Savannah Riley, in memory of CH Malibu Sunrise of the Midnight Sun

Open Bitches – prizes and rosettes sponsored by Ana Genz, AVADAR Siberians




Non Regular Classes

9 – 11 Years Veteran Dogs – prizes and rosettes sponsored by Bruce & Joanne Barnes, Zvezda Siberians, in memory of Ch. Zvezda's Solar Wind "Windy" 

11 – 13 Years Veteran Dogs – prizes and rosettes sponsored by Diane Butts, Helmcrest Siberians and Robert and Bonnie Finelli, Sagebrush Siberians

Over 13 Years Veteran Dogs – prizes and rosettes sponsored by Brenda Elliott, Shunico Siberians 

Sled Dogs Non-Degreed – prizes and rosettes sponsored by George & Ann Cook, Alkas'iber Siberians

Sled Dogs SD – prizes sponsored by Gale Tench, Kadian Siberians - This ones for my SD’s Greyson and his mom, Sobe,  both lost last year

Rosettes - sponsored by Jessica and Michelle Breinholt, Kaylenberg Siberians

Sled Dogs SDX/SDO – prizes sponsored by Karen Yeargain, Tumnatki Siberians

Rosettes - sponsored by Jessica and Michelle Breinholt, Kaylenberg Siberians

9 – 11 Years Veteran Bitches – prizes sponsored by Lynn Loner, Tribute Siberians, in loving memory of GCHB Rybrook’s Darya and her daughter, GCHB Tribute’s Anya Dominika

Rosettes sponsored by Chris and Karen Hunt, Khiolani Siberians, in loving memory of GCH Nalowinds Nobody Does It Better RN “Carly”

11 – 13 Years Veteran Bitches – prizes and rosettes sponsored by Kandy Tigerman & John Neuschaefer, Tunguska 

Over 13 Years Veteran Bitches – prizes and rosettes sponsored by Kelly Collins, Serenade Siberians

Sled Bitches Non Degreed - prizes and rosettes sponsored by John Linnehan & Carol Nash, Marlytuk, Reg. 

Sled Bitches SD – prizes sponsored by Birgit von Pelser, Lemiers Siberians

    Rosettes - sponsored by Jessica and Michelle Breinholt, Kaylenberg Siberians

Sled Bitches SDX/SDO – 1st & 2nd Place – prizes sponsored by Scott & Corina Alexander, Kiana Siberians

3rd Place - prize sponsored by Desari Siberians, Savannah Riley, in memory of CH Malibu Sunrise of the Midnight Sun

4th Place - prize sponsored by Karen Yeargain, Tumnatki Siberians

Rosettes - sponsored by Jessica and Michelle Breinholt, Kaylenberg Siberians

Stud Dog – prizes and rosettes sponsored by Karen Shaner, Polar Star Siberians

Brood Bitch - prizes and rosettes sponsored by Eileen Gacke, Trepak Siberians and Sandra and Annalise Reitsma, Sumac Siberians

Brace – prizes sponsored by Matt & Julie Fadden

    Rosettes - sponsored with congratulations from Jeff and Karen Pajestka, Koishii Siberians

Team – prizes and rosettes sponsored by CloudPeak Siberians, Rodger and Melissa Edwards


General Fund Sponsors:

    The Siberian Husky Club of Greater Cleveland

Lisa Baird

    Joni Barnhardt    Khovaki Siberians

    The Blankers, Northern Lights Kennel

Chuck and Carolyn Bonner, Sundance Siberians

Lee Cera, DVM

Kathleen Currey, in memory of GCHB CH Kayenta’s Once Upon A Time FCAT CGCA CGCU TKP and CH Karnovanda’s Cruise to Kayenta FCAT CGCA CGCU

Julie Fadden

Ana Genz, AVADAR Siberians

Joyce Golding, JoBear Siberians, in memory of friends Todd Huston, Linda Boyd, Lee Hill and Wayne Ellis

Cyndi Gottschalk, in memory of all my Karnovanda dogs

Sandy & Joe Jessop, Jax Siberians

Jeff & Karen Pajestka, Koishii Siberians, with congratulations

Andrea Phillips, Poku Siberians        

Sandrina & Kevin Phipps

    Carol Preble & Sheryl Phelps, Lodgepole Siberians

    Cathy Sparks, in honor of NorSled and NW Snowdog Rescue

    Nancy Sumida, Sumiro Siberians

    Gale Tench, Kadian Siberians -this ones for my SD’s Greyson and his mom, Sobe, both lost last year

Diane Willett, Snao Siberians

Trophies