AUSTRALIAN YARN AWARDS 2026
2026 Australian yarn awards winners and finalists
The Australian Yarn Show is committed to supporting and strengthening the growth of the Australian yarn crafts industry.
Each year, the Australian Yarn Awards recognise and celebrate the extraordinary talent, creativity and dedication of the businesses and individuals who help shape our vibrant fibre community.
We are proud to honour the makers, designers, retailers and innovators whose work continues to inspire others and move the industry forward.
Here are the winners and finalists of the 2026 Australian Yarn Awards.
Yarn Industry Leader of the Year
Sponsored by Hotel Realm
WINNER:
Aleashia and Jarrad Kircher
FINALISTS:
Jim Fletcher
Pru Raymond
Yarn Producer of the Year
Sponsored by Little National Hotel
WINNER:
Gayle and Robert Herring
🏆Fibre Naturally Woollen Mill🏆
FINALISTS:
Donna and Marc Boere
Aleashia and Jarrad Kircher
Local Yarn Store of the Year
Sponsored by FSTOP
WINNER:
Aleashia and Jarrad Kircher
FINALISTS:
Mark "Jamo" Jamieson and Mat Aldous
Belinda Rollason and Debbie Healey
Knitting Designer of the Year
Sponsored by We Are Found
WINNER:
Mark "Jamo" Jamieson
FINALISTS:
Pru Raymond
Jaime Dorfman
Fibre Artist of the Year
Sponsored by Sunlight Dance Studio
WINNER:
Dianne Conroy
FINALISTS:
Lyn Franke
Leah Oliver
New Business of the Year
Sponsored by Capital Strategic Services
WINNER:
Zac Doar
FINALISTS:
Mark Jamo Jamieson and Mat Aldous
Jenny and Michael Hedges
Yarn Dyer of the Year
Sponsored by Levi + London
WINNER:
Karina Moore
FINALISTS:
Aleashia and Jarrad Kircher
Marie Donnell
Online Yarn Store of the Year
Sponsored by Capital Tech Solutions
WINNER:
Lisa Wicks
FINALISTS:
Marie Donnell
Kate Bridge
Crochet Designer of the Year
Sponsored by Barton Grocer
WINNER:
Abbey
FINALISTS:
Zac Doar
Maria Collarte
Yarn Accessory Business of the Year Sponsored by Strategic Sustainability Consultants
WINNER:
Lisa Wicks
FINALISTS:
Elizabeth Walton
Wendy Longman
A big thank you to all our sponsors! We couldn’t offer this award program without your support!
And a big thank you to our independent panel of judges who gave their time to reading applications and determining the finalists.
To all our winners, finalists and nominees congratulations!