Woolcraft at the Australian Sheep & Wool Show

Beyond the individual class prizes, we’re excited to present six special awards recognising outstanding creativity across all relevant classes. Don’t miss your chance – see Woolcraft Schedule for full details!

Most outstanding entry with the 2024 theme: Fire and Ice

Sponsor: Retired Woolcraft Committee Members
Perpetual Trophy: Kyneton Handweavers and Spinners Group

Most innovative entry

Sponsor and Plaque: Tantech, suppliers of innovative fibre craft detergents

Kurburn Park Merino Stud Award

(in memory of the late Tom Harmsworth) for best-designed original handwoven apparel fabric from natural fibre

Sponsor, Perpetual Trophy and Plaque: Australian Association of Stud Merino Breeders

Gordon Ford Memorial Award

for best entry using 100% superfine merino wool (any technique)

Sponsor and Plaque: The Ford Family (Morrialane Merino Stud)

Bendigo Woollen Mills Award

for best garment from Australian commercially spun yarn

Sponsor and Plaque: Bendigo Woollen Mills

Best in Show – spinning

(classes 1 to 14 & 63)

Sponsor and Plaque: Handweavers and Spinners Guild of Victoria