Incredible Opportunities

As a community connecting wool growers with the fashion industry, Fleece to Fashion provides cash prizes as well as a number of incredible opportunities for developing and emerging designers.

2026/2027

Awards

Coming Soon

We’re getting ready for another inspiring year of creativity, wool innovation, and emerging talent.

2025 Awards

MAJOR AWARD

Supreme Award

The Supreme Award Winner will embark on an extraordinary journey through the global wool supply chain, with a fully tailored induction and immersive industry experience.

Designed to inspire ambition and foster a lasting connection to the wool industry, this program offers a rare opportunity to gain firsthand insight into every stage of the fibre-to-fashion journey.

The winner will gain global exposure with a visit to one of Woolmark’s international offices, where they will connect with leading innovators, designers, and industry experts. 

The complete prize package includes:

  • Return economy flights to key destination

  • Accommodation (5 nights)

  • A daily stipend

  • A bespoke program of events and visits designed to deepen understanding of the wool supply chain and accelerate professional growth

This once-in-a-lifetime experience is crafted to transform passion into purpose, setting the Supreme Award Winner on a path to become a future leader in the global wool industry.

CATEGORY AWARD

Developing Designers - Secondary Schools

2025 Theme: Upcycled Wool

  1. Winner $1,000

  2. Encouragement $500

Emerging Designers - Tertiary Students

2025 Theme: Final Year Collections

  1. Winner $2,000

  2. Encouragement $750

Established Designers - Open

2025 Themes:

  1. Desert Drape: Winner $1,000

  2. Gilded Glam: Winner $1,000

  3. Lux and Loom: Winner $1,000

  4. Opens overall encouragement award $750