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
The Fleece to Fashion Awards return on Saturday, 6 February 2027.
We're preparing for another inspiring year celebrating creativity, Australian Merino wool and emerging design talent.
Important Dates
Entries & fees due – 13 November 2026
Garments due – 15 January 2027
Judging – Late January 2027
Awards Night – 6 February 2027
Explore the award categories to start planning your entry.
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
Winner $1,000
Encouragement $500
Emerging Designers - Tertiary Students
2025 Theme: Final Year Collections
Winner $2,000
Encouragement $750
Established Designers - Open
2025 Themes:
Desert Drape: Winner $1,000
Gilded Glam: Winner $1,000
Lux and Loom: Winner $1,000
Opens overall encouragement award $750
