Lillian Frank AM MBE Millinery Award

There is no other occasion where hat-wearing plays such an important role than the races - it's the Milliners time to shine. The Lillian Frank AM MBE Millinery Award is the ultimate accolade for Australia’s finest headwear designers.

The winner of the prestigious Lillian Frank AM MBE Millinery Award will take home $5,000 in cash, in a prize pool totalling more than $37,000. They will also be featured in an editorial profile in Vogue Australia, an incredible opportunity for any designer.

Plus, every finalist will receive two Members Guest Pass tickets to showcase their entry on Lexus Melbourne Cup Day.

Submissions for the Lillian Frank AM MBE Millinery Award have now closed.

Past inspiration

We have selected some awesome submissions from last year's Award to give you an idea of what stands out!

View Felicity Northeast

Felicity Northeast

Victoria

View Oksana Caretti

Oksana Caretti

South Australia

View Belinda Osborne

Belinda Osborne

Northern Territory

View Jill Humphries

Jill Humphries

Victoria

View Ali Rauf

Ali Rauf

Victoria

View Chantelle Westlake

Chantelle Westlake

Victoria

View Cynthia Wong

Cynthia Wong

ACT

View Possum Ball

Possum Ball

Victoria

Browse all submissions from last year.

Get your submission ready

 We have created the ultimate guide to help showcase your design and give you the best opportunity to shine. Please ensure you read the guide before you enter your submission!

Millinery Award: Submission Guide

Prizing

All finalists invited to present on course receive two Members Guest Passes to attend Lexus Melbourne Cup Day to view or present the Lillian Frank AM MBE Millinery Award, valued at $790 each finalist.

  • A page editorial profile in Vogue Australia, valued over $20,000
  • $5,000 cash
  • TCL TV & Appliance Package, valued at $4,000
  • Media coverage by VRC, Inside Headquarters Magazine, valued at $2,850
  • Sofitel Melbourne On Collins Package, valued at $4,000
  • Voucher, valued at $1,000
  • A year’s supply of Schweppes, valued at $500
  • A gift from Penfolds, valued at $300

Total First Place Prize valued at $37,650

  • TCL Package, valued at $4,000
  • Sofitel Melbourne On Collins Package, valued at $3,500
  • Voucher, valued at $1,000
  • A year’s supply of Schweppes, valued at $500
  • A gift from Penfolds, valued at $300

Total Second Place valued at $8,300

  • Sofitel Melbourne On Collins Package, valued at $3,500
  • TCL TV & Appliance Package, valued at $1,500
  • Voucher, valued at $1,000
  • A year's supply of Schweppes, valued at $500
  • A gift from Penfolds, valued at $300

Third Place Prize Valued at $6,800

2023 Lillian Frank AM MBE Millinery Award Winner

Cynthia Bryson Jones

For further information about the criteria, eligibility and frequently asked questions, head to our Lillian Frank AM MBE Millinery Award: Submission Guide.

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