Bachmann Auctioneers Win Top Awards
in Minnesota State Competition

Brothers, Andrew and Austin Bachmann of Bachmann Auctioneers competed in the Auctioneer Championship Auction at the Minnesota State Auctioneers Association Convention in St. Cloud, MN on Thursday, January 11th. These contests are split into 2 different groups. The Rookie contest is for auctioneers who have been in the business for less then 2 years. The Champion Auctioneer contest is for auctioneers who have either won the Rookie contest one of the previous years or has been in the business longer then 2 years. Winner of the Rookie contest is automatically entered into the Champion Auctioneer contest for the next year. Judging is based on the auctioneers appearance and poise/confidence, vocal quality, clarity, vocal expression, crowd control, eye contact, accuracy, item description and interviewing skills.

Andrew, 22, was crowned the Reserve Champion Auctioneer of the 34 entries. This was a great honor for him, since it was his first year competing in the Champion contest. He was awarded Rookie champion in 2006 and was able to present his younger brother, Austin, 19, the award for Rookie Champion this year. Austin has had his auctioneers’ license for 3 months and this is his first year entering the contest. Andrew and Austin are following a family tradition, Vince, their father, was awarded the Champion in 1997. Both brothers work with their father in the auction business in the Frazee area.