All entries, apart from the Treasured Memories Category, must be made by the entrant. They can be of any material.
Winners will be announced on 9 September 2026. Entries due in by 23 August 2026. Entry forms will be posted online soon.
Tea Cosy Competition
Tea Cosy Categories
| 1) My Original Creation – own design/pattern 2) Seasons 3) Your Town 4) Bushland Brew 5) Wonders of the World 6) Childhood memories 7) Treasured Memories – Enter your favourite antique or vintage cosy, which does not have to be made by the contestant. |
Tea Cosy Prizes
| $500 Cash for ‘2026 Tea Cosy of the Year’* $100 Cash for each category winner $50 Cash for 2nd prize in each category *The ‘2026 Tea Cosy of the Year’ will not be eligible for a ‘Category’ first prize. |
Trivet Competition
Trivet Categories
| 1) Timber 2) Metal 3) Ceramic 4) Fabric 5) Recycled Materials 6) Novelty 7) Treasured Memories – Enter your favourite antique or vintage trivet, which does not have to be made by the contestant. |
Trivet Prizes
| $100 Cash for ‘2026 Trivet of the Year’* $50 Cash for each category winner $25 Cash for 2nd prize in each category *The ‘2026 Trivet of the Year’ will not be eligible for a ‘Category’ first prize. |
Student Competitions
Pre-School
| Student Art 1st prize: $5 School display: $25 |
Primary School
| Student Art 1st prize: $10 School display: $50 |
High School
| Tea Cosy or Trivet category 1st prize: $20 |